Lynda Online Courses Are Back

In a time when online learning is needed more than ever, San Mateo County Libraries is excited to bring Lynda back into our growing collection of electronic resources. San Mateo County Libraries cardholders (with the 29041- barcode prefix) can now access Lynda with their library card and stream thousands of videos and courses taught by industry experts. Learners can learn new skills in areas such as software and web development, photography, design, marketing, and more. Need help getting started? Check out our Lynda tutorial

From Lynda to LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com a few years ago and announced that it was re-branding as LinkedIn Learning. With this acquisition, LinkedIn Learning changed its terms of service to require all users to create a LinkedIn social media profile. As part of our commitment to patron privacy, San Mateo County Libraries agreed with the American Library Association, opens a new window, California State Library, opens a new window, and the California Library Association’s, opens a new window recommendations to discontinue our subscription to LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.

After listening to feedback from the library community, LinkedIn Learning announced that it is creating a new product for libraries, opens a new window. Library cardholders will have access to the complete catalog of over 15,500 courses without needing a LinkedIn profile. Patrons will only need to provide their library card number and PIN to log in.

The new LinkedIn Learning product for libraries will be rolled out in the next few months. In the meantime, San Mateo County Libraries patrons can continue to use Lynda until the new product is ready.

Stay Home and Keep Learning

Looking to bolster your resume or exploring a new career path? Or maybe you’d just like to learn something new while you’re sheltering place? Your San Mateo County Libraries card can unlock thousands of online courses and videos. In addition to Lynda, you have access to:

  • Programming and IT eBooks from Safari eBooks
  • Great Courses Series and other educational videos through Kanopy

What skill do you want to learn first? Let us know in the comments.