On a recent Facebook post, we asked what you’d like to learn this year. A lot, as it turns out, and the library is here for it!
While we have tons of books and in-person classes to help you learn, we also have online resources to help you achieve your learning goals.
Whether you’re looking to learn American Sign Language, improve your spreadsheet skills, or explore a new craft, the library has you covered!
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a premier online learning resource offering more than 16,000 courses covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more.
Courses include:
- Adobe Animate Essential Training
- Adobe Captivate Essential Training
- Introduction to Graphic Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Articulate Storyline Essential Training
- Excel Essential Training
- Excel: Advanced Formulas and Functions
- Introduction to Photography
- The Practicing Photographer
- And many, many more!
To get started with LinkedIn Learning, login with your library card number and PIN.
Help: Watch the LinkedIn Learning tutorial on Niche Academy.
Transparent Language Online
Transparent Language Online offers lessons in over 110 languages, including:
- American Sign Language
- French
- Ukrainian
- Spanish
- Korean
- Chinese
You’ll also find lessons in English for speakers of over 30 languages, including Spanish and Ukrainian. Languages labeled with KidSpeak offer immersive language instruction for children.
To create a Transparent Language Online account, click the Sign Up tab.
Help: Watch the Transparent Language Online tutorial on Niche Academy.
Universal Class
Universal Class offers over 500 self-paced, online courses for patrons interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons.
In most Universal Class courses, you can earn CEU (Continuing Education Unit) credits and interact with the course instructor. To earn CEUs, you’ll need to complete the lessons in the order in which they’re presented and pass quizzes and tests before moving on to the next lesson.
If you choose to take a class in Video Only Mode, you can view lessons in any order that you wish. However, you won’t be able to contact the instructor or earn CEUs.
Courses include:
- Adobe Captivate
- Adobe Photoshop 101
- Digital Photography 101
- Excel Levels 1-3
- Knitting 101
- Sewing 101
- Watercolor Painting 101
- Western Calligraphy
- And many more!
Register to get started with Universal Class.
Help: Watch the Universal Class tutorial on Niche Academy.