Discover a world of professional development and personal growth with LinkedIn Learning for Libraries, a powerful online learning platform accessible for free through your library membership. If you’re a member of the New York Public Library (NYPL), you have a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and explore new subjects at no cost. This guide will walk you through how to access LinkedIn Learning using your NYPL library card, opening the door to thousands of expert-led courses.
Accessing LinkedIn Learning through NYPL is straightforward, but it’s important to use the dedicated library portal to ensure seamless access. You cannot directly log in through the standard LinkedIn Learning homepage. Instead, start your journey at the NYPL website.
To begin, navigate to the official NYPL databases page. This page serves as your gateway to a wealth of digital resources, including LinkedIn Learning. On this page, you’ll find a direct link to “LinkedIn Learning.” Click on this link, typically labeled “Connect to database,” to proceed.
This action will redirect you to a specific NYPL login portal for LinkedIn Learning. Once you’re on the dedicated login page, look for the “Get Started” button and click it. You will then be prompted to enter your library card number and PIN or password. It’s crucial to enter only the digits of your library card number, without any spaces or dashes, followed by your PIN or password associated with your NYPL account.
For those who prefer learning on the go, LinkedIn Learning also offers a mobile app. Here’s how to log in via the app:
- Download the LinkedIn Learning app from your device’s app store (Google Play or Apple App Store).
- Open the app and select “Sign In.”
- Choose “Sign in with your library card.”
- When asked for your “Library ID,” enter “nypl” in lowercase, without quotation marks.
- Finally, enter your NYPL library card number or username and PIN/Password to log in and tap “Continue.” New users might be asked to select topics of interest to personalize their learning experience.
It’s important to note that temporary library card numbers issued during online registration cannot be used to access NYPL’s databases, including LinkedIn Learning. If you have a temporary card, you’ll need to validate your account at an NYPL branch to receive a physical library card for full access. You will need to provide proof of residency, employment, schooling, or property tax payment in New York State to validate your account. For more details, refer to the NYPL Library Terms and Conditions page.
Another key point to remember is that access through NYPL does not link to personal LinkedIn Learning accounts. Certificates of completion and learning history are managed separately within the library’s LinkedIn Learning platform and cannot be transferred to a personal LinkedIn account. For more information on managing LinkedIn account history, you can visit the LinkedIn help page on the topic.
NYPL prioritizes patron privacy. When accessing LinkedIn Learning through the library, you only need to log in with your library card number and PIN. Your personal information remains protected. LinkedIn Learning provides aggregated, anonymized data to NYPL for reporting purposes, ensuring your individual learning activity remains private.
Start leveraging the wealth of knowledge available through LinkedIn Learning for Libraries and your NYPL library card today. It’s a fantastic resource to achieve your learning goals and advance your career – all for free!
