If you’ve got a Suffolk Libraries card, you can get access to LinkedIn Learning – an online resource platform with over 16,000 online courses in 7 languages, delivered by expert instructors with real-world experience.
Looking to learn a new skill to help you find your dream job? Or maybe you want to expand in your role? Start learning for free – all you need is your library card.
How to access LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning has a huge range of free online courses, including leadership and project management, digital marketing, graphic design, software development and much more.
You don’t need a LinkedIn account to access these courses – only your library card.
- Visit the LinkedIn Learning website and click ‘Get Started’
- Enter your library card number – you can find this on the back of your library card (begins with 201270)
- Enter your library card PIN number – if you’ve forgotten your PIN, you can reset it online
- You’ll then be taken to a page where you can select which skills you’d like to learn and which topics you’re interested in.
Download the LinkedIn Learning app
You can download the LinkedIn Learning app on App Store for Apple iOS devices or on the Google Play store for Android devices, which also allows you to download your chosen courses to continue your learning offline without an internet connection.
- Open the LinkedIn Learning app
- Select ‘Sign in’
- Select ‘Sign in with your library card’
- In the Library ID box, enter suffolklibraries (all one word)
- Enter your library card number and PIN number.
Find out more about LinkedIn Learning and read FAQs on the LinkedIn website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a PIN required?
A PIN helps confirm that the library card holder is the owner of the library card. This process is designed to protect the patron and ensure that no one misuses their library card account.
What if I lose my library card?
After you've activated your patron account with your existing library card number and PIN, you'll be able to access your Learning account and history, even if you don’t have the physical card.
If you lose your library card and are issued a new number from your library, your previous learning history won’t be available under the new library card number and PIN.
I’ve lost my library card/forgotten my library card number, what do I do?
If you’ve misplaced your card or forgotten your library card number, please visit your local library where a member of staff can reissue you a new card. Please bring ID and proof of address. There is a £1.50 charge for a replacement card.
Alternatively, you can contact our Customer Service team by emailing help@suffolklibraries.co.uk or by phoning 01473 351249 who can help you.
