|
|
 |
|
Greenville Public
Library Offers Free Access to Online Educational Courses
Greenville Public Library is now offering cardholders free access to
online educational courses from Lynda.com.
Now owned by LinkedIn, Lynda.com has been the leading provider of
online learning content for 20 years. The service has more than 12,000
courses, ranging from computer programming to project management
including instruction on various computer software, programming
languages, and business topics. The video courses are taught by
industry experts and are designed for any skill level. Lynda.com also
offers more than 50 different learning paths to help users stay ahead
in their current job or change careers.
“It's free to patrons, so if you have an account with us all you need
is your library card number and PIN,” said John Vehre, Director at
Greenville Public Library. “You can access Lynda.com inside or outside
the library, from any device with an internet connection.”
Lynda.com courses are available for dozens of popular software and
developer tools, including:
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, etc.)
• Latest versions of popular operating systems such as Windows 10, iOS,
Android, Linux
• Coding and markup languages such as C, Java, Python, Ruby, MySQL,
HTML, CSS, and PHP
In addition, Lynda.com offers courses on business topics and personal
advancement, such as:
• Job hunting and résumé or cover letter writing
• Business skills, communication, marketing and leadership
• Data analysis, cloud computing, and server management
• Creative arts including 3D animation, video editing, photography and
more
“Providing Lynda.com is another way that we are supporting the local
community and small businesses in our area," said John Vehre, Director
at Greenville Public Library. "Whether you are a professional wanting
to sharpen your skills, or an amateur starting from square one,
Lynda.com can provide the instruction you need. And, it’s free with
your library card.”
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, but you don’t have to
wait. Sign up now for a Greenville Public Library card and start
learning with Lynda.com.
For patrons needing assistance signing on and using Lynda.com, they can
schedule an appointment with Warren Richards by calling the library at
937-548-3915 or e-mailing warren@greenville-publiclibrary.org.
|
|
|
|
