[OPLINLIST] Statewide access to Lynda.com for libraries

[Don Yarman]

In July, OPLIN will be announcing publicly that we've secured access
statewide for library patrons to use Lynda.com, from home, with their
library cards.

We are still working out details, but I wanted to provide the library
community with advanced notice.

*WHAT IS IT?*
Lynda.com, a part of LinkedIn, has been for 20 years a leading provider of
on-line learning content with a focus on business, technical, and creative
skills. It contains *over 6,600 courses and more than 216,000 video
tutorials*. Patrons are able to create a profile to keep track of their
successes and tailor the course listings to their skill set.

*WHY?*
Public libraries are the centers for continuous learning in their
communities, and they are an important engine for workforce development. To
support this, OPLIN released an RFP for career and continuous learning
resources for public libraries. Of all the proposals we received, Lynda.com
had the strongest alignment with the list of in-demand jobs in Ohio,
without duplicating services already available from OhioMeansJobs.com.

*WHEN WILL I GET IT?*
OPLIN's projected start date is *September 1st*, but library administrators
are likely to see signs of account activity (such as a "Welcome" email)
early in July. Current Lynda.com library customers should see no
interruption in service, and *will receive a prorated reimbursement of
their current subscriptions*.

*Watch for more news from OPLIN and OLC about what this means to you and
your patrons.*
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