Introduction to

Mackin Via

What is Mackin Via?

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Pros• Multiple apps/options for

access

• Unlimited, Simultaneous Use

• Many books available offline (download)

• Interactive books

ConsDifferent publishers = Different Rules

–Check Out/Offline Access

–Features

Website: http://mackinvia.com

Apps: http://www.mackin.com/eServices/

MACKIN-VIA.aspx

Ways to Access Via

Offline Versus Online Reading

Best functionality online

Migrated and Interactive titles =

Online ONLY

“Check Out” and “Download” =

Offline Access

Book Features:Each book is a little different…

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Consistent Features

Variable Features

“Open Now” only = Range of Features

Databases

MARC Records…

…are available! OPALS users:

just get in touch with Elaine and

she will load them for you!

Let’s Play!

Promoting Your eBooks

QR Codes

Shelf Displays

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QR CodesPut a QR code to a related eBook on the inside cover of a physical book

Make a bulletin board with book

covers and QR codes that link to the

eBookPhoto credits: Book – N. Laura

Readbox: http://www.lessonswithlaughter.com/2013/06/readbox-door.html?m=1

Shelf Displays

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QR Code Resourceshttp://www.visualead.com

http://www.qrstuff.com

http://qrcode.kaywa.com

http://goqr.me

Great Tips and Hints: http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com

http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/how-to-make-library-ebooks-more-visible

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Promo Materials, Guides & Tutorials:

http://www.mackin.com/ELIBRARY/

VIA-MATERIALS.aspx

Help Pages:http://www.mackin.com/Help/

VIA_Help/index.html

Additional Resources

Thank

You!

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