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Lynda.com is LinkedIn Learning from Monday 15 February

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Do you use Lynda.com through the library? From 9pm Monday 15 February, Lynda.com is upgrading to become LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, with all the content you love, plus more!

What changes can I expect?

  • All of your favourite courses will still be available
  • Users will have access to a library of over 16,000 courses in 7 different languages (English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese)
  • An updated, easier to use interface
  • Your course history will move with you — it’s tied to your library card number

Why is the change happening?

LinkedIn acquired Lynda.com in 2015, and has slowly been transitioning the service and its feature to their own platform and brand.

Will there be an outage for the migration?

Yes, Lynda.com will be unavailable from 9pm Monday 15 February, and the changeover may take several hours.

Do I need to have a LinkedIn account to use LinkedIn Learning for Libraries?

No, you’ll still only need your library card number and PIN.

**UPDATE**  Access to LinkedIn Learning should be back to normal. If you are still having problems accessing it please contact us on enquiries@wcl.govt.nz

RBdigital and Lynda.com – changes coming soon

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This month, change is coming to two of our popular online resources — Lynda.com, and RBdigital.

On 15 February, Lynda.com will be changing to become LinkedIn Learning for Libraries (the next generation of the platform). More about the change from Lynda.com to LinkedIn Learning

On 24 February, our RBdigital magazines will be moving to Overdrive. This change will also massively increase the number of magazines available, from 130-some-odd to several thousand titles.

These are vendor-driven changes, and we’re working with our vendors closely to ensure they happen smoothly for our customers.

We’ll post more about these changes closer to the time and provide all possible support — this is just a quick note to let you know that change is coming, and we’ll keep you posted!

Communicating in a crisis

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**UPDATE 10/02/2021 – Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning. Read more about the change.**

Even experienced Managers may be feeling challenged during this current crisis. I hope the following LinkedIn Learning video courses prove helpful.

Advice for leaders during a crisis. In this video just uploaded on April 10, leading experts in crisis, leadership, and finance provide you with important methods to keep you and your team focused, inspired, and aligned during this unique time.

Crisis Communication In this 1hr course, Laura Bergells will talk you through how to communicate with key audiences in this crisis which impacts your business or brand.

Managing in difficult times What do leaders do to manage effectively in difficult times? It’s as much about what they do to prepare as it is about how they react.

Marketing during a crisis Learn how to reposition your brand during a crisis, take immediate actgion, re-evaluate the landscape, and understand the new consumer mindset.

LinkedIn Learning: Things you didn’t know you could do with your library card

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**UPDATE 10/02/2021 – Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning. Read more about the change.**

“Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card”

–Arthur Timothy Read

 

Today we’ll be looking at LinkedIn Learning. At a recent Technology NZ conference, an educational start-up owner refused to believe that we offered LinkedIn Learning to our patrons for free. Only when I pulled up the app on my phone did the skepticism cease. But who could blame them? The service -which offers video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills- can cost up to $39.99 per month! And it’s available for free with your Wellington City Libraries card. *woof*!

Three amazing things you can do with LinkedIn Learning

1. Professional Development

HTML, Ruby on Rails, Photoshop, basic grammar. If you’re anything like me, then you know these things exist but have no idea how to use them. But LinkedIn Learning is here to help. Informative video tutorials on thousands of different topics to help you professionally. From coding to accounting there are heaps of skills that can go straight on your CV.

Many LinkedIn Learning tutorials even come with a download package so you can practice alongside the video. Working on your own spreadsheet while someone talks you step by step how to draw up formulas and graphs. Now that’s what I call learning!

2. Get a new hobby

Learning a new skill is the perfect way to keep your mind sharp and fight boredom. Instead of a sudoku or crossword, how about learning to code that idea for a game that’s been swilling around in your brain for years or perfecting your photo editing skills to take your social media to the next level. Who knows, your new found skills could even turn into a little side hustle.

3. Start a big project

Learning is a lifelong skill and LinkedIn Learning has plenty to keep you learning for years and years. Why not set yourself a big goal five, ten or even twenty years down the track?

Ever dreamed of making your own movie? With your library card and LinkedIn Learning you have access to tutorials on… *deep breath*… expressive and creative writing, editing, grammar, *ahem* overcoming writers block, screenwriting, 2D animation, 3D ANIMATION, film editing, voice recording, microphone use, music composition, music production, website design (for promotion), website coding and how to throw an awesome launch party for your premier (okay I made up that last one). Plus, ALL the above can be added to a handy playlist to keep you on track. Sure, it might be a few years long but as they say “good things take time”.

So what are you waiting for? There’s a world of learning right at your finger tips. If you have any further questions about LinkedIn Learning about  be sure to get in touch. Remember to have your library card on hand 😉