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Introducing Cobb Digital Library (CDL)

Introducing Cobb Digital Library (CDL). (Yes, Cobb Virtual Library “CVL” has gone away – it left yesterday.). Welcome to MackinVIA. Linked on CCSD homepage and school website as “Cobb Digital Library” Linked on media center blog as “CDL” Direct URL - http://www.mackinvia.com

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Introducing Cobb Digital Library (CDL)

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  1. Introducing Cobb Digital Library (CDL) (Yes, Cobb Virtual Library “CVL” has gone away – it left yesterday.)

  2. Welcome to MackinVIA • Linked on CCSD homepage and school website as “Cobb Digital Library” • Linked on media center blog as “CDL” • Direct URL - http://www.mackinvia.com • Pinwheel logo

  3. Logging In • Generic • ask the media center staff, a teacher, or a faculty member for the generic login. • Back Pack (individual account) • CCSD ID (lunch or payroll number) • Unique password • Need a “back pack” account to… • “check out” eBooks • use the reader app on devices • customize your resources (save your favs)

  4. Features • eBooks • open/read online OR checkout/open/read online • Categories • quick search for eBooks • Databases • research sources • Groups • databases organized by type

  5. More Features • Databases include • pre-set common searches • advanced searches • print, save, email, audio, video, translate & cite options • Britannica includes reading levels “1-2-3” • Destiny and Cobb County Public Library • included under “other” databases

  6. Find an eBook… • Find an eBook you would like to read personally • On the main page, type a keyword in the search box and click • List here: _______________________________________________

  7. Find an eBook… • On the main page, click “categories” • Click a category related to your subject area • Find an eBook you would use for or with your students • List here: _______________________________________________

  8. Which is better… • finding an eBook with the main page search box or using the categories search? • Explain your answer.

  9. Find a Database… • On the main page, click “databases” • Scroll through the database list • Choose a database related to your subject area • Find an article in the database you would use for or with your students • List here: _______________________________________________

  10. Find a Database… • On the main page, click “groups” • Click the group “other database sources” • From this group, find a database that is a teacher resource • List here: _______________________________________________

  11. Which is better… • finding a database by clicking “databases” or by clicking “groups”? • Explain your answer.

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