How do I quickly search through eBooks in MackinVIA to find titles on a specific topic? Searching through eBooks is easy with Deep Discovery Search. Select eBooks and type a word or a phrase in the search box. For example: “Pearl Harbor”. Click the search button or press Enter. Our system…
Searching Through Databases
How do I quickly search through databases in MackinVIA to find articles on a specific topic? Searching through databases is easy with Deep Discovery Search. Select Databases and type a word or a phrase in the search box. For example: “John F. Kennedy”. Click the search button or press Enter….
Start New Search
After I perform a search, how do I see all the resources again? To start over after a search, either click the X next to the filter’s name on the left sidebar, choose the Clear All Filters button, or the All Resources link. Alternatively, click the MackinVIA™ logo at the top of the…
Search for Digital Resources
How do I find resources in MackinVIA™? There are four ways you can search for digital resources in MackinVIA™. Use the one that works best for you. Perform a keyword search View pre-selected Categories Filter the resources Browse the resources Once you find a resource you like, you can…
Groups
My librarian saved resources in MackinVIA for my class/project. Where can I find these resources? Your librarian can create collections of digital resources for you to browse and view. These collections are called groups. To find your group, log into MackinVIA and click on the Groups tab. Select…
Categories
What are Categories? Categories provide a quick and easy way for you to find digital resources. This feature will need to be enabled by your librarian or VIA Administrator. If your school has decided to take advantage of this feature, click the Categories link on the left side of the screen….