(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 - Pinwheel logo

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)

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

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

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: _______________________________________________

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: _______________________________________________

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

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: _______________________________________________

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: _______________________________________________

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