Burnsville, MN – January 16, 2025 – Mackin, a leader in print and digital services
educational resources for PK-12, is proud to announce that its free digital content management platform, MackinVIA, earned a Platinum award at LibraryWorks' 10th annual Modern Library Awards (MLA). This prestigious award marks MackinVIA's 10th consecutive win, solidifying its position as the top choice for digital content management in schools around the world.
Celebrating the library industry's best products and services, MLAs are awarded based on an impartial voting process involving more than 80,000 librarians from public, K-12, academic, and special libraries. Judges evaluated submissions based on a variety of criteria, including functionality, value and customer service. MackinVIA received an outstanding score of 9.25, a testament to its continued excellence and innovation.
“We are honored to receive the Platinum Award for the 10th consecutive year,” said Troy Mikell, Mackin's Director of Marketing and Communications. “Since launching MackinVIA over a decade ago, we have continually focused on creating a powerful, easy-to-use platform for educators and students. “Our relentless drive to improve and our exceptional customer service have fueled MackinVIA’s success, and it is exciting to see that effort recognized once again.”
MackinVIA is accessible to more than 9 million students worldwide and provides access to more than 4 million e-books, audiobooks, read-alongs, databases, and video resources. Its digital platform offers a dynamic and comprehensive solution for PK-12 schools seeking to optimize content management and improve student engagement.
Jenny Newman, editor and director of the MLA program, said: “MackinVIA's consistent excellence in functionality and service is what has kept them at the forefront of the industry for more than 40 years. “His innovative approach continues to break barriers and set new standards.”
About Mackin
For more than 40 years, Mackin has provided PK-12 libraries and classrooms with access to nearly 4 million print and digital titles. The 24-time multi-award winning MackinVIA digital content management system, along with the Mackin Classroom, MackinMaker, Mackin Learning divisions and the new school-wide resource management system, MackinVision, help create a truly unique and A solid educational resources company that schools and educators have trusted, year after year. For more information, visit www.mackin.com or call 800-245-9540.
About LibraryWorks
LibraryWorks helps library administrators make informed decisions about technology, automation, collection management, staffing, and other key areas that support efficient library operations. Its resources allow libraries to implement best practices, monitor trends, evaluate products and services, and more.
About the Modern Library Awards (MLA)
MLAs recognize outstanding products and services that improve library operations and the user experience. Library professionals judge entries based on their relevance, functionality, and impact on the library industry.
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