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Introduction to Mackin Via

Introduction to Mackin Via. What is Mackin Via?. Photo Credit: Flickr CC http:// www.flickr.com/photos/melenita/9370493136. Pros. Multiple apps/options for access Unlimited, Simultaneous Use Many books available offline (download) Interactive books . Cons.

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Introduction to Mackin Via

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  1. Introduction to Mackin Via

  2. What is Mackin Via? Photo Credit: Flickr CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/melenita/9370493136

  3. Pros • Multiple apps/options for access • Unlimited, Simultaneous Use • Many books available offline (download) • Interactive books

  4. Cons Different publishers = Different Rules • Check Out/Offline Access • Features

  5. Ways to Access Via Website: http://mackinvia.com Apps: http://www.mackin.com/eServices/MACKIN-VIA.aspx

  6. Offline Versus Online Reading Best functionality online Migrated and Interactive titles = Online ONLY “Check Out” and “Download” = Offline Access

  7. Book Features:Each book is a little different… Photo Credit: Flickr CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/horiavarlan/4267407806

  8. Consistent Features

  9. Variable Features “Open Now” only = Range of Features

  10. Databases

  11. MARC Records… …are available! OPALS users: just get in touch with Elaine and she will load them for you!

  12. Let’s Play!

  13. Promoting Your eBooks QR Codes Shelf Displays Photo credits: Flickr CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/7888746@N08/4690553670

  14. QR Codes Put 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 eBook Photo credits: Book – N. Laura Readbox: http://www.lessonswithlaughter.com/2013/06/readbox-door.html?m=1

  15. Shelf Displays Photo credits: http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/how-to-make-library-ebooks-more-visible http://www.flickr.com/photos/herzogbr/8805639800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/12615184@N03/6780430042

  16. QR Code Resources http://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 Photo credits: Flickr CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/7888746@N08/4690553670

  17. Additional Resources Promo Materials, Guides & Tutorials: http://www.mackin.com/ELIBRARY/VIA-MATERIALS.aspx Help Pages: http://www.mackin.com/Help/VIA_Help/index.html Photo credits: Flickr CC http://www.flickr.com/photos/49889874@N05/5645164344

  18. Thank You! @nwaskielaura nwaskiel@btboces.org http://broometiogasls.wordpress.com

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