Asset Management System

The All-New, MackinVision Asset Management System

Introduction Cataloging Distribution Circulation Partnership FAQs

Designed with scalability and flexibility in mind, MackinVision Asset Management System provides a centralized solution for district-wide management of textbooks, curriculum resources, devices, and more – all from one platform.

Streamline Operations

Manage cataloging, distribution, and circulation from a single platform to save time and reduce complexity.

Reduce Loss and Damage

Gain full visibility into who has each resource and when it’s returned, so you can track items, prevent misplacement, and maintain accountability for all assets.

Meet Learning Needs

Ensure the right resources reach the right classrooms and students at the right time, helping educators deliver lessons without delays or gaps in materials.

Data-Driven Insights

Use real-time inventory, circulation, and usage data to make informed decisions about resource allocation, purchasing, and planning across your district.

Robust Cataloging

We designed cataloging to be powerful yet intuitive, so you can organize every type of resource quickly and accurately without adding extra work.

Flexible Records

Create records for consumables, barcoded, and non-barcoded items to support every type of resource.

Resource Boxes

Group assets into resource boxes, such as class sets, to manage and circulate items together.

Configurable Cataloging Rules

Set cataloging rules to streamline the addition and organization of new resources.

Consumable Copy Tracking

Automatically reduces available quantities as consumable items are assigned to patrons.

Simplified Distribution

We make distribution easy for you to get the right resources to the right places, keeping your district connected and classrooms ready for learning.

Asset Catalog

Browse available resources through a centralized catalog to quickly find what’s ready to use.

Transfer Requests

Sites can submit transfer requests for materials they need; all managed from a centralized dashboard.

Resource Allocation

Allocate resources to sites or students to ensure learning needs are met.

Real-Time Asset Tracking

Monitor resources as they move between sites, keeping asset locations and availability up to date.

Efficient Circulation

We help expedite circulation with features that let you move resources quickly while tracking every item in real time.

Resource Checkout

Assign resources directly to staff and students, ensuring each item is accounted for.

Mobile-Friendly

Manage checkouts and returns from a tablet to keep circulation nimble.

Overdue Notifications

Automate reminders to facilitate the timely return of resources.

Class Rosters

Built-in class rosters expedite circulation to groups of students.

Mackin & Softlink America

Working Together, Creating Better Solutions for School Libraries

What happens when two leaders in the field of education combine their respective 40 years of experience? The outcome is a partnership with a primary focus on understanding the importance of education and its continual evolution, along with addressing the need to deliver the quality services and products necessary to meet this objective. Today, you can experience the result of this collaboration with MackinVision, a superior library management system already seen as the future of whole-school resource management.

Since its inception, Softlink America has been guided by the mission to help school libraries create “future-proof” schools with a secure, leading-edge library management system, tailored to the growing needs of students and educators. This forward-thinking philosophy harmonizes perfectly with Mackin’s objective, which is to provide the highest-quality educational products to every district across the country while delivering incomparable service at an unmatched level. This mindset explains why Mackin is considered the gold standard in this industry.

Furthermore, the availability of nearly 4.2 million print and digital, PK-12 grade fiction and nonfiction titles, along with the vast array of educational services and products they offer daily, demonstrates why over 65,000 customers, worldwide, choose Mackin as their sole source for all their educational materials.

Softlink, the original creators of the cutting-edge library management software, Oliver, have now integrated their technology into the all-new MackinVision, giving Mackin a proprietary library management system of the highest quality, backed and powered by a robust, state-of-the-art platform.

Technology is only as good as the solutions or opportunities it offers to users. That’s why MackinVision employs a student-friendly, user-centric approach to the interface of this LMS giving student and educators an attractive and versatile platform to work within.

For younger students, or those looking for a platform that meets them at their skill level, there is MackinVision STAR, offering a fresh and inviting interface for students to learn and grow their abilities.

MackinVision is also designed with LearnPath, a unique and integral feature of the software that combines library and digital resources to enhance the library experience and empower students on their academic journey.

MackinVision and MackinVision STAR, both powered by the technology of Softlink, represent the strength of a partnership designed to move education in a positive direction, all while bearing the trust of the Mackin name.

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FAQs

How does Asset Management System differ from MackinVision LMS?

MackinVision’s LMS is designed to circulate school-owned library materials and other resources to students. Asset Management System is designed to circulate district-owned resources to schools, students, and staff.

Does a subscription to MackinVision’s LMS come with access to Asset Management System as well?

Subscriptions are sold separately, but we offer a discount on Asset Management System when bundled with MackinVision’s LMS.

Can I subscribe to Asset Management System without subscribing to MackinVision’s LMS?

Yes. A MackinVision LMS subscription is not required for Asset Management System.