Introduction to Mackin Via

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

Cons Different publishers = Different Rules – Check Out/Offline Access – Features

Website: Apps: 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

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Consistent Features

Variable Features “Open Now” only = Range of Features

DatabasesDatabases

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 Photo credits: Flickr CC

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:

Shelf Displays Photo credits:

QR Code Resources Great Tips and Hints: Great Tips and Hints: make-library-ebooks-more-visible Photo credits: Flickr CC

Photo credits: Flickr CC Promo Materials, Guides & Tutorials: VIA-MATERIALS.aspx Help Pages: VIA_Help/index.html Additional Resources

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