Asimakopoulos: Free access to Lynda.com through Indian Prairie Public Library

Today, someone asked me how Instagram works. Last week, a friend accepted her first management position and wanted to improve her people skills. I recently decided that learning how to use pivot tables in Excel would make my work life easier. But who has time to research these topics? Now, you don’t have to – because Lynda.com offers video tutorials on these subjects and thousands more.

With a mission “to help you learn the skills you need to achieve your full potential,” Lynda.com is the perfect addition to the variety of resources offered by Indian Prairie Public Library. Our mission: “We enrich people’s lives by providing opportunities to explore, connect, and be inspired.” Whether you want to explore 3D printing technology, connect with potential employers on LinkedIn, or be inspired to improve your travel photography skills, Lynda.com has something for you.

Get help navigating Windows 8.1, discover the basics of coding and web design, or create an original song using GarageBand. The topics I’ve mentioned only begin to scratch the surface of the breadth of Lynda.com’s online learning library, which strives to help people learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. The courses, taught by industry experts, are designed to help users of all ages and of all skill levels – from the very basics to expert levels.

There’s no need to sign up for an individual subscription; IPPL has you covered. For access to the complete Lynda.com library of more than 3,800 courses, visit ippl.info, click Research, and then click Lynda.com. Sign in with your Indian Prairie library card number and PIN, and then create a Lynda.com account with your name and email address. Happy learning!

We invite you to share what you learn – please tell us how Lynda.com has helped you. Email your stories (or questions) to reference@ippl.info. Need additional help? Stop by the Adult Ask Us Desk or call us at 630-887-8760 ext. 241. We’d love to hear from you.

Jennifer Asimakopoulos is a senior adult services librarian at Indian Prairie Public Library.