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[NSW] Free Unlimited Access to LinkedIn Learning through Local Libraries

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[NSW] Free Unlimited Access to LinkedIn Learning through Local Libraries
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Easton on 15/08/2018 - 22:52 linkedin.com (5540 clicks)
Last edited 08/02/2024 - 11:44 by 1 other user

I believe this has previously been posted for Queensland and Victoria, but not for NSW. New South Welshmen can now also get free unlimited access to Lynda.com through various NSW local libraries. Participating libraries I've found so far are Blacktown, Georges River, Northern Beaches and Wollongong.

Most libraries allow anyone residing in the state to sign up and you don't need to live in that particular council area.

Direct access links for those who already have library memberships at one of the below councils:
Northern Beaches Library: https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=northernbeaches.nsw.gov…
Wollongong City Library: http://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Blacktown City Library: https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=blacktown.nsw.gov.au
Georges River Library: https://www.lynda.com/portal/sip?org=georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

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  • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2018 - 00:24

    Good stuff man. Added a link to this post over on the Whirlpool forums:
    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2673365

    • IVI on 16/08/2018 - 06:21
      -1

      South Australia's libraries offer the same, but with No Need for one link per location (as sugg'd above)

      Wait… in one place we passed thru, you had to locate the 1 page on the Council's website… with a link to what they called "Lynda Library" & click that link.

      Finding that page seemed a challenge… at least, at the beginning.

      In the few weeks we spent there (across 2 trips to the town, to visit rellies & enjoy a break from driving), we couldn't find any way to preserve the link, to preclude the need to find that page.

      Maybe that's SA Library's way to "localise" the process…?

      Anyway, you could access Lynda.com's courses & short videos in Library & elsewhere on any suitable computer.

      I only wish we could find a Complete Course-List, with release- & last-updated-date of each one.

  • ChipsChicky on 16/08/2018 - 00:48
    +3

    Can you give link for victorian residents plz ?

  • ScroogeMcChicken on 16/08/2018 - 01:21
    +9

    Before JV asks: What about New South Welshwomen?

    • one man clan on 16/08/2018 - 08:52

      And New South Welsh Children too?

      • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2018 - 08:59

        they're called Lambs

  • first in line on 16/08/2018 - 06:34

    what area is associated with georges river library?

  • PurchaseAnxiety on 16/08/2018 - 08:00
    +2

    This is also available for all SA library members. http://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=1602

  • Munki on 16/08/2018 - 08:03
    +1

    Free unlimited access? Sounds like Lynda's a bit of a slag.

    Munki on 16/08/2018 - 08:03 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
  • peterpeterpumpkin on 16/08/2018 - 08:27
    +1

    Apparently it's a "thing" to sign up online and simply do the verification process at your local NSW library:

    https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library/your-library/…

    • TheTeamRanger on 16/08/2018 - 09:14
      +2

      Sweet! Their temporary borrower ID and pin worked too.

      Thanks OP.

      • suchan on 08/02/2024 - 11:04

        I used the following link and tried my temporary borrower ID and pink https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/northernbeachesco…
        but got hit with this message :(

        "Your account is not allowed access based on the access rules set forth for your library. If you have questions, please contact your library administrator."

    • mynameisluke on 16/08/2018 - 17:38
      +1

      How "local" does your local NSW library have to be for the Northern Beaches in-library verification? Anywhere at all within NSW, or one of the ones listed on their website at https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library/your-library/…? I'm in Byron Bay and looking for the best way to access this. ✌🏼

      • TheTeamRanger on 16/08/2018 - 21:01

        I chose online as the option when asked to chose the closest library.

      • Dragon2009 on 26/08/2018 - 10:17

        If you are accessing resources from Sydney libraries, you will generally have to live in the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Region, e.g. anywhere as far as Blue Mountains, Wollongong, Central Coast areas. Most libraries are free to join and you can register for membership online [e.g. https://georgesriver.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/OPAC/JOIN], but you'll have to visit the library in person to receive your library card.

  • Breno785au on 16/08/2018 - 09:29

    I have this thru the Casey/Cardinia library service in Melbourne, it's a great resource!

  • augernised on 16/08/2018 - 10:06

    My work provides this for free, great resource to boost up a linkedin profile as the certificates are credited and can be shown on profile

    • ferguson on 08/02/2024 - 07:10
      +6

      I'm sick of my LinkedIn feed being littered with "Johnny completed a 25 minute course on the basics of mouth breathing" alongside someone who is adding in the completion of their Masters Degree.

      Sometimes quality is better than quantity.

  • OfTheOverflow on 16/08/2018 - 11:35

    Brilliant learning resource. Hadn't thought to mention it on ozB.

  • cobberboy on 16/08/2018 - 11:42

    Looks like South Perth library offers it too.

    http://library.southperth.wa.gov.au/eResources/eLearning/

    Thanks OP

    • saintpat on 08/02/2024 - 12:57

      Thanks! That's a really good deal

  • twocsies on 16/08/2018 - 11:48

    Also the library offers free book rental for a month. Take the physical copy of a book home with you. Should that be a separate deal?

    • Gravy on 16/08/2018 - 14:57

      Generally most people are aware of how a library works with relation to book borrowing. What a lot of people are not aware of are other services such as this one (I wasn't aware). Some other people may also not be aware of the ability to borrow digital ebooks and digital versions of magazines.

  • dreamerman on 16/08/2018 - 12:13

    This is truly gold, thanks

  • sonu1111 on 16/08/2018 - 13:38

    I have free access as well and I find it comparatively hard to navigate or find content compared to CBT Nuggets. Content is not listed in order. It could be just me as well but definitely a good deal posted by OP

  • ambidex on 16/08/2018 - 14:51

    It's only a 1 month trial. Have I read it incorrectly?

    • Easton on 16/08/2018 - 17:20

      Where are you seeing that? I don't see anywhere where it says it's just a one-month trial. Are you going through one of the four library links I provided?

  • Dealma on 16/08/2018 - 16:59

    The access is also available in South Australia via SA library. Link below:

    http://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=2

    I have using it since few months now.

    • masya on 08/02/2024 - 08:59

      i'm getting Object not found! Here is previous step link

  • GiftCardGuru on 21/08/2018 - 18:52

    Actual legendary shit right here

  • kpl69 on 21/08/2018 - 21:42

    This is so good. Thanks OP!

  • oceanlink on 28/08/2018 - 01:38

    do you need to go to the actual library to sign up for the card and pin? i signed up online and was only given a a temporary card number.

  • LeoPan on 02/01/2019 - 09:52

    I lived tooooo far from Libs..:-(

    • OfTheOverflow on 24/01/2019 - 16:16

      You might be able to sign up remotely, try calling your closest participatig library.

  • msg4sunil on 14/07/2019 - 17:16

    Looks like not all NSW libraries(like Chatswood, Hornsby or Hills) have Lynda access.

    To which library can I subscribe without visiting the library, even though I don't live there to secure access to Lynda?
    https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library/your-library/… states the below

    You can join the library online. Once you have entered your details, you will be given a temporary membership number. Bring this number into your nearest library with proof of your name and current NSW address. A staff member will complete your membership and give you a library card. There is no minimum age for joining, but those under the age of 16 years require consent from their parent or guardian.

    Thank you

  • nvdshams on 03/09/2019 - 23:31

    Can anyone login to Lynda? I tried several times today and got the following error:
    You are trying to log in from an IP address that is not associated with an active lynda.com account.
    I have been accessing through Blacktown library account.

    • ivanflo on 10/09/2019 - 01:16
      +1

      I contacted blacktown library. Since the change to linkedin learning came out, they decided to cancel the service due to privacy concerns. :(

      • ZY on 01/10/2019 - 20:18
        +1

        You can sign up with the northern beaches library and continue using Lynda.
        You can also transfer your profile/progress to the new account.

        • nvdshams on 02/10/2019 - 11:18

          Thanks for the tip. I signed up online and got access. Cheers

        • ivanflo on 03/10/2019 - 23:48

          Just signed up with northern beaches, shame blacktown let it go

          • johnny1983 on 05/11/2019 - 11:54

            @ivanflo: I misplaced an email that had instructions on how to login via LinkedIn instead of Lynda. do you have the login link handy?

  • kezzy83 on 08/11/2019 - 11:43

    Is there an easy way to see what Libraries are participating across Australia?

    • seug123 on 08/02/2024 - 07:50

      No, they all just do their own thing.

  • uberdude on 08/10/2020 - 11:58

    I just wanted to add that Liverpool City Council libraries also allow access to Lynda.com.

  • sqheaven on 08/02/2024 - 00:12
    -1

    Your library doesn’t have access.. Damn, I am cursed 🤬

    • Tranks27 on 10/02/2024 - 14:21

      Thank you

  • Techefy on 08/02/2024 - 00:25

    Does ACT a part of NSW?

    • seug123 on 08/02/2024 - 07:50

      different state/territory

  • glide on 08/02/2024 - 00:31

    I remember learning macromedia flash back in the day with Lynda - it was awesome

  • Bii on 08/02/2024 - 00:40

    Lynda —> LinkedIn Learning for a few years now

  • tresburrito on 08/02/2024 - 01:18
    +1

    All I could think of when I saw this post:

    https://youtube.com/shorts/IteNE6He4QQ?si=c4Wnm1BAfKrgPHTL

  • punkfans on 08/02/2024 - 01:38

    Most libraries now issue e-card, just need to find a dummy address for that area.

    The whole LinkedIn learning are included in Teams now, Viva learning or something. So if you have office 365, you can access their whole library.

    Why is this on the first page though?

    • Bii on 08/02/2024 - 15:09

      365 basic or education?

  • chakkz on 08/02/2024 - 06:47

    My Blacktown ID does not work online and i cannot see a link in the Blacktown Library webpage.

    Is there a direct link to the Lindedin learning page ?

  • OfTheOverflow on 08/02/2024 - 07:03

    I've found that logging in to NewsBank through my library is very useful for accessing SMH articles that are behind a paywall. That and my local paper Illawarra Mercury.

  • ferguson on 08/02/2024 - 07:15
    +1
    1. Saw this deal on front page.
    2. Spent time preparing arguments against some idiots in comments.
    3. Realised this post is 6 years old.
  • seug123 on 08/02/2024 - 07:49

    what about access to nearmap?

  • suchan on 08/02/2024 - 10:14

    Looks like access to linkedin learning is ending for the northernbeaches : https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/library/your-library/…

  • Twilight1234 on 08/02/2024 - 10:39
    -2

    Free through Chartered Accountants - can this be considered a deal?

  • cerealsmok3r on 08/02/2024 - 10:54

    wow this is is really good for people looking to upskill and retrain from a long leave break. thanks for sharing op!

  • Augh on 08/02/2024 - 11:22

    Northern Beaches Library Service - LinkedIn Learning

    We are discontinuing our subscription to LinkedIn Learning, so now is the time to complete any courses.
    The last day to access any LinkedIn Learning courses via your Northern Beaches Library Service membership card will be Thursday 29 February, 2024.

  • assarabbiya on 11/03/2024 - 22:23
    +1

    Looking for options after Northern Beaches dropping the program.
    If you're trying to register remotely:
    * Wollongong - onlyl for residents
    * Sydney City - for general Sydney residents but can't register remotely, also requires regular renewal of the account
    * Georges River - for NSW residents, able to register remotely. Able to use the temporary login for LinkedIn Learning

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