Lynda.com is your source for online learning. ORL members have access to thousands of video tutorials covering topics such as business, project management, popular software, and much more. Courses are taught by industry experts. Learn something new today!

Visit Lynda.com

Step 1: Go to the library's Lynda.com log in page, https://lynda.com/portal/sip?org=orl.bc.ca.

(There are reports of trouble accessing the ORL’s Lynda.com collection when using Internet Explorer. Please use an alternate browser, such as Chrome or Firefox). 

Step 2: Enter your library card barcode number (no spaces) and your PIN/password, and click Log in.

Step 3: (Optional) Complete your Lynda.com profile: Enter a first name, a last name and an email address. Click Save.

Step 4: Explore the site and start learning!

• Clicking on Lynda.com logo will bring you to the New and Recommended Courses page.
• Clicking on the Library drop-down menu will let you view Courses by Topics and by Software.
• Clicking the Featured drop-down menu lets you explore by Authors, Playlists, and Software type. You can also search for a course or topic of interest in the Search box.

There is no software or app to download. The video tutorials play directly on your browser through an internet connection

Lynda.com is available through the browser on your...

• Computer, 
• Apple iOS mobile devices (e.g., iPhone, iPad), 
• Android mobile devices (e.g., Samsung tablet), 
• and other mobile devices that use an up-to-date internet browser 

Notes for library patrons

The Lynda.com mobile app is not available for library patrons, please access the Lynda.com service through link listed above on the browser of your smartphone or tablet.

You may see a View Offline option for some video tutorials. Viewing courses offline is not available for library patrons.  

Need Further Help?

Get in touch with the ORL:

Visit your nearest library branch.

Or, email info@orl.bc.ca, in your email please include any error message you’ve received, type of operating system you are on, and the type of device you are using (e.g. tablet, smartphone, PC or Mac).

Did you get a new library card?

Due to GDPR regulations for data protection and privacy, we are not able to move the activity (watch history, bookmarks, playlists, etc) associated with your old library card to your new card.