Last week the Caraway Library launched our new electronic resources! Your student may already be off and running but I wanted to make sure that you are on the same page about these amazing new resources.
The program we will be using for ebooks and digital audiobooks is called MackinVIA. All students will have access to the books the library has purchased from any computer or device(with browser or app abilities) with an internet connection. They may choose from both ebooks AND audiobooks across the levels.
The Basics:
Website: http://www.mackinvia.com
or
Free app: MackinVIA
(Android App | iTunes App | Kindle Fire App | Nook Tablet App | Windows Desktop App | Mac Desktop App)
School: Caraway Elementary (Begin typing and it will fill in itself)
UserID: s###### (this is an ID number - the same as your student’s computer login)
Password: via
Beyond the Basics:
At this link you can find student guides and training videos to peruse at your convenience. Alternatively, you can set your student loose and they’ll be ready to teach YOU in no time! : ) http://www.mackin.com/Help/
One important note: If you are using a device for MackinVIA I suggest immediately clicking the “download” button after any material checkout. This will allow your student to read and listen to electronic materials even without an internet connection. Materials can be found within the book or audiobook section of your device once they have been downloaded. They will go away after the checkout period expires. Easy-peasy!
I hope you will enjoy accessing these materials with your students any time from this point forward as we continue to expand our selection in the future.
Special thanks goes out to those of you making purchases at the Book Fair (this week by the way!) and to The Market 360 Group (http://www.mkt360grp.com/)for their generous donation from food sales at the fall carnival. These two places were the sole sources of funding for all of our awesome electronic resources.
Please don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an e-mail if you have any questions about MackinVIA.
Melanie Letendre
Librarian
Kathy Caraway Elementary
Round Rock ISD
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