Where can you learn professional business, software, technology and creative skills without going to school? If you answered Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL), you’d be right..
Beginning July 5, JCPL offers access to Lynda.com, a robust online learning service, to any resident with a Library card. Lynda.com hosts an extensive library of engaging, top-quality online courses taught by recognized industry experts, including more than more than 4,200 courses and over 130,000 videos that support personal and professional development. Topics include leadership and business skills, computer software programs, website development, 3D and animation, video editing, music theory, design, photography and more.
“It would cost residents from $19.99 to $29.99 a month to subscribe to this service by themselves,” said Pam Nissler, executive director, JCPL. “Now, through the power of shared resources, every Jeffco resident can access these robust educational resources on their own time and at their own pace, to further their personal, educational or professional goals.”
JCPL cardholders can access any of the Lynda.com tutorials online, from within the library or from any home, work, or school computer. To use the new service, JCPL cardholders may log in through the Library’s website (jeffcolibrary.org), create a Lynda.com account (which only requires a name and email address) and then access tutorials, watch videos, create playlists, download course files and bookmark pages.Lynda.com keeps track of individual learning paths to keep learners motivated and encourage additional courses. The service is available via mobile devices through web browsers so cardholders can take the classes on the road with them.
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About Jefferson County Public Library
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) is the third largest public library in the state of Colorado and the essential destination where all generations connect, discover and create. Our mission is to build an educated and vibrant community by providing equal access to information and opportunities. A JCPL library card is the smartest card in your wallet, giving you access to an online library that operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, a network of 10 libraries, a Bookmobile, a robust Library 2 You program and a Mobile Computer Classroom, as well as books, periodicals, CDs and DVDs, audio and eBooks, and computer and Internet resources. Library programs and services are supported by countywide property taxes and supplemented by charitable donations from The Jefferson County Library Foundation and others. For more information contact your local library or visit jeffcolibrary.org.
About Lynda.com
Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Through individual, corporate, academic and government subscriptions, members have access to the lynda.com video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts. For 20 years, lynda.com has helped students, leaders, IT and design pros, project managers—anyone in any role—build software, creative, and business skills. Now part of Linkedin, Lynda.com serves more than 10,000 organizations. With tutorials in five languages, Lynda.com is a global platform for success.