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Description
Aspen serves as a comprehensive Open Source Discovery System that seamlessly connects with eContent and various third-party providers, allowing patrons to access all available materials from a single platform. By merging library catalogs with e-content, digital archives, and enhancements from leading third-party services, Aspen significantly elevates the user experience. It enhances relevance and user-friendliness, offers personalized reading suggestions, consolidates all title formats into unified search results (FRBR), and features numerous additional capabilities. Designed to enhance usability, Aspen aims to deliver a superior experience compared to other Discovery systems while minimizing financial strain on library budgets. Furthermore, its innovative approach ensures that libraries can provide extensive resources without compromising their financial sustainability.
Description
A vast array of ebooks and audiobooks awaits your students, sourced from thousands of publishers and featuring hundreds of premium titles at no charge. With limitless reading opportunities accessible on nearly any device, Sora acts as the key to an extensive selection of ebooks and audiobooks tailored for educational institutions, offering millions of titles from a multitude of publishers. Catering to diverse interests and skill levels, Sora ensures that every reader can find something appealing. It all begins with the comprehensive catalog, but Sora also introduces transformative features designed to engage more students with a wider variety of books, thereby enriching their educational experiences. The current collection includes hundreds of premium titles available for simultaneous use, featuring essential classics such as Emma and Hamlet alongside popular student favorites like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Every Falling Star. In addition, users can easily explore and borrow age-appropriate ebooks and audiobooks from their local public library’s digital resources through Public Library CONNECT, expanding their access to literature even further. Ultimately, Sora bridges the gap between students and the literary world, enhancing their learning journey in unprecedented ways.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Greenhouse
Oliver v5
illumin
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
ByWater Solutions
Founded
2009
Country
United States
Website
bywatersolutions.com/products/aspen-discovery
Vendor Details
Company Name
OverDrive
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
company.overdrive.com/k-12-schools/discover-sora/
Product Features
Library Management
Acquisition Management
Barcode Scanning
Barcoding / RFID
Catalog Management
Church Libraries
Circulation Management
Fee Collection
Inventory Management
Law Libraries
OPAC
Patron Management
Periodicals Management
Private Libraries
Public Libraries
Reserve Shelf Management
School Libraries
Search
Self Check-in / Check-Out
Serials Management