Students can check out library books & resources using their school ID number. They can visit the library and use our self check out stations to scan their student ID badges or manually type in their number on the provided key pad, then check out their books & resources. 

Students may check out up to five items at a time. Exceptions are allowed if students need additional books. 

Please visit our online library catalog, to access MackinVIA for all of our digital resources. Log in using your Garland ISD credentials. 

Through MackinVIA, you will be able to:

• Check out books from our eBook collection
• Listen to books in our audiobook collection
• Access links to our various database resources for English, Science, Social Studies, Math, and College and Career courses
• Access practice tests & study materials for select Advanced Placement & CTE courses as well as college entrance exams

Any book, except manga, that you check out may be renewed as long as there is no request for the item from another student.

As you enter the library, look for the book drop where you scan in. This is where items should be placed to be checked in when you are ready to return them. 

Books are due back to the library three weeks after they are checked out. As long as the book is returned, there will be no late fee. However, if the book is not returned, the student will be responsible for the full cost of the book. Students that have overdue books are at risk of being added to the Loss of Privilege (LOP) list and could possibly lose exam exemptions or other privileges.

If you lose a book, you will be charged for the cost of that book. If you find the item later and return it in good condition, you will receive a refund. If an item is so damaged that it can't be returned to the shelf, you will be charged for the cost of that item. If an item is just slightly damaged, any charges will be based on district guidelines.

Yes! Students may print in the library from any of our student computers. Printing (only black and white printing available) costs $0.10 per page.