Activate Deep Discovery Search
The Deep Discovery Search feature offers full searching capability across resources purchased from Mackin, as well as resources from participating vendors migrated into MackinVIA. This feature allows students to search the content of eBooks, databases, and popular websites, saving time from searching through resources individually. To enable the Deep Discovery Search feature, first log into…
Limits of Assignments
There are certain limits on Assignments. They are: Only one resource per assignment Assignment periods can be from 1-365 days Assignments can be scheduled up to 365 days in advance Assignments cannot extend beyond 366 days into the future Assignments that contain subscription digital resources cannot be assigned passed the expiration date You also cannot…
Quiet Periods
If all copies of a resource are assigned, the system imposes a “quiet period” before assignments become active that prohibits checkouts of the assigned copies. However, online views are permitted. If there are additional copies beyond the assigned quantity, no quiet period is imposed – they can be circulated as normal. The quiet period is…
Missing Assignment Button
If the Assign It button next to any title is missing, it means the resource displayed isn’t eligible for assignments, and you should browse to the next item or page.
Resource Requirements for Assignment
In order for a Resource to be assigned, it Must be a Mackin-hosted title Subscription items must be current when the assignment begins Cannot be a 26-checkout title Must be deemed eligible by purchasing account. (For example, a consortium may not want materials they purchased to be assigned to ensure they are always circulating. If…
Create an Assignment
MackinVIA Administrators and Group Managers can “assign” a title, thereby reserving copies for a scheduled period of time outside the parameters of a normal checkout. To create an assignment, first log into your MackinVIA Administrator account (https://www.mackinvia.com/Admin) with your Mackin.com email address and password. Go to Classroom > Assignments (make sure to select the correct…
About Assignments
With the Assignments feature, Administrators and Group Managers can “assign” a title, thereby reserving the copies for a scheduled period of time outside the parameters of a normal MackinVIA checkout. Up until that assignment becomes active, the copies of that title can circulate as normal. When the assignment becomes active, students can access the resource…
Digital Migration Policy
MackinVIA is a complete digital resource management system designed to house, manage, and provide easy access to all your library’s digital resources. MackinVIA provides numerous advanced user tools including the ability to highlight, take notes, add a bookmark, and download titles for offline access. Users can also utilize the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and access citations within…
Supported Platforms and Devices
Online Browser Requirements for the 2023-2024 School Year: For the best online reading experience: Chrome: Latest version Edge: Latest version Firefox: Latest version Safari: Latest version Offline Device Compatibility for the 2023-2024 School Year: For the best offline reading experience, install the MackinVIA™ app on your mobile device. The MackinVIA™ app is available for: Android…
Creative Ways to Use MackinVIA
While we know the list of ideas will grow, here are some ideas for teachers wanting to use MackinVIA™ in their classroom. If you found a great way to use MackinVIA in your school and would like to share your ideas with other educators, please feel free to email us at eservices@mackin.com. Don’t forget to provide…