How do I get it?
ON CAMPUS?
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Go to Lynda.com ON Campus
- Create a Lynda profile.
Note: This profile is specific to lynda.com and doesn't have any connection with your Algonquin network account. It is recommended to use a different password to access the lynda.com account.
NOTE: Once you have created a Lynda profile and you are ON CAMPUS you can login directly to lynda.com
At this time it is not possible to place links from Lynda.com within Blackboard.
OFF CAMPUS?
- If you are not on campus an Active Library Account is required before you can access the site.
Learn more on how to get a Library Account -
Go to Lynda.com OFF Campus
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A login and a pin number is required in order to continue.
Your Login (barcode) and PIN for your library account will be in the following format:- Login (barcode) - 4 zeros and your faculty/staff number (you will need 9 digits to make up the full number) Ex: 000012345
- PIN - The last 4 digits of your faculty/staff number.
- Create a Lynda profile.
Note: This profile is specific to lynda.com and doesn't have any connection with your Algonquin network account. It is recommended to use a different password to access the lynda.com account.
NOTE: When accessing to lynda.com OFF CAMPUS you will always need to login using the link above.
At this time it is not possible to place links from Lynda.com within Blackboard.
If you have any problems connecting to Lynda.com contact your campus library.
- In person: at each campus library please check our hours of operation.
- By telephoning: at any of our three campus libraries during business hours
- By emailing: the library at LRC@algonquincollege.com. (e-mails are answered Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm) Please confirm if you have an Algonquin photo ID and include your student number in the e-mail.
How can Lynda.com help me?
Lynda.com is a library of thousands of up to date video tutorials designed to keep you current in software packages such as: Adobe Master Collection CS6.0 (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Premiere Pro etc.), Microsoft Office, Corel, WordPress and much more...
CLICK HERE to find out everything Lynda.com can do for you!
What else do I need to know right now?
- Once you have created a profile on lynda.com you can:
- view a history of the courses and movies you have watched at lynda.com
- start your training where you last left off when you return to lynda.com for a new session;
- earn Certificates of Completion for courses you have completed, and then share your accomplishments via email, link, banner, or printed copy;
- bookmark your favorite courses, chapters, and movies;
- customize your lynda.com experience by specifying player, course page layout, and bookmark preferences.
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