<div dir="ltr">This afternoon, LinkedIn Learning announced to libraries the plans for moving from the Lynda.com platform. As the message copied below describes, the new LinkedIn Learning for Libraries will not require a LinkedIn profile—only a library card number and PIN.<div><br></div><div>They do not have a timeline for the transition to the new product, but they estimate it will begin in the fall. Meanwhile, Ohio libraries will remain on the existing lyndaLibrary platform. </div><div><br></div><div>Please let me know if you have questions. </div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr"> Don Yarman<br> Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network<br> 2323 W Fifth Ave Suite 130, Columbus OH 43204<br> <a href="mailto:don@oplin.ohio.gov" target="_blank">don@oplin.ohio.gov</a> | 614.728.5250</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Deanna Grady</strong> <br>Date: Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 12:01 PM<br>Subject: What’s next for libraries with LinkedIn Learning - please read<br>To: <a href="mailto:don@oplin.ohio.gov">don@oplin.ohio.gov</a> <<a href="mailto:don@oplin.ohio.gov">don@oplin.ohio.gov</a>><br></div><br><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We know our world has changed dramatically over the past few weeks, with many libraries temporarily closing in response to the Coronavirus. We are committed to providing
uninterrupted service of Lynda.com during this time to ensure patrons have access to learning courses to build and develop their skills.</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We also wanted to thank you for your patience as we worked through the plans for your transition from Lynda.com to LinkedIn Learning. We’re excited to share that
after continued discussions with the library community over the past few months, we’re taking the first steps toward building a new library product that’s dedicated to serving the needs of our library customers and their patrons.</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are building a product that gives libraries and their patrons access to our complete catalogue of over 15,500 courses in seven languages while honoring our commitment
to privacy and confidentiality. This includes the ability for patrons to use LinkedIn Learning without having a LinkedIn profile, which was a key ask from our library customers and the American Library Association. Patrons will only need to provide their library
card number and PIN to login.</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">While we work to develop this new LinkedIn Learning product for libraries, library patrons can continue to use Lynda.com until we have a new product
in place. We look forward to sharing more specific timing in the coming months.</span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We are committed to giving you ample time to prepare and transition to the new product and we will keep you updated as we progress. Please don’t hesitate to reach
out to your rep if you have any questions or would like to share any feedback. </span><span style="color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thank you,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Deanna Grady</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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