BLAINE, Minn – (July, 7 2015) – Anoka County Library is pleased to announce the launch of lyndaLibrary for Anoka County residents. lyndaLibrary offers patrons unlimited off-site access to lynda.com’s entire collection of award-winning video tutorials teaching business, technical and creative skills–anytime, anywhere. Tutorials feature experts on Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, web design, digital video and audio, and much more! “lyndaLibrary takes the concept of DIY to a whole new level!” said Anoka County Commissioner and Library Board Liaison Julie Braastad. “We are pleased to offer free access to these increasingly essential tech tools.”
lyndaLibrary features:
- Learning on the go: unlimited access on-site from library computers and off-site.
- High-quality content: lynda.com features a comprehensive collection of more than 3,000 courses and 150,000 award-winning video tutorials taught by industry experts.
- Flexibility: because everyone learns in their own way and at their own pace, lynda.com offers users the flexibility to get a quick answer or dive deep into a particular subject.
“lyndaLibrary is an exciting new service that will allow patrons to use the Library to access high-quality learning materials for free on their own schedules,” said Library Board President Dan Greensweig. “It is another way we can provide our patrons with learning opportunities for success in both school and life.” All that is needed to sign up for a lyndaLibrary account is a library card. Go to anokacountylibrary.org to create an account and start taking lynda.com courses today. Library staff at any Anoka County Library location can assist you in getting started.
lyndaLibrary is made possible with funding from MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency), an alliance of more than 100 public libraries in the seven-county Twin Cities metro, working together to bring the best library services and programs to you. MELSA is a regional library system that promotes cooperation among its eight member library systems.
