We have over 100 e-books available at Pointers Run Elementary! There are three options to learn how to use MackinVIA. You can pick one of the options below:
- Read a "how to" document here.
- See the video below.
- Scroll down further if you'd like to see screenshots on how to access MackinVIA.
- See the video below.
MackinVIA Screenshots
To check out e-books held by Pointers Run Elementary, do one of the following:
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many e-books are students/staff allowed to check out?
Students and staff are allowed to check out two e-books.
2. How long can an e-book be checked out for?
Seven (7) days.
3. Are students/staff allowed to renew e-books?
Yes, students are allowed to renew e-books twice.
4. Am I able to read an e-book offline?
Per MackinVIA's website:
Online reading is done through a web browser. The user must be connected to the Internet.
Offline reading can be done when the user is not connected to the Internet. However, the eBook must first be downloaded from MackinVIA™, which does require connectivity.
When reading online, the eBook will open quickly, but the pages are served one at a time, so there may be some brief load times when flipping pages. Offline, the eBook may take several seconds to open as the entire file is decrypted. However, once that process is complete, pages render rapidly. There is no difference in features or functionality except the user will not be able to access the MackinVIA website to checkout more titles.
Please consider downloading the MackinVIA app. This will help you with reading offline.
You can find the MackinVIA™ app on Amazon, iTunes or Google Play. Click on the links below to access a particular version.
Links to download the app:
Android App | iTunes App | Kindle Fire App | Nook Tablet App | Windows Desktop App | Mac Desktop App