The Library subscribes to online tools that help you to learn new skills using self-paced lessons.
Formerly Lynda.com.
LinkedIN Learning for Library offers online, self-paced courses on a wide variety of topics, with new courses added weekly. All of the content from Lynda.com is included, plus much more.
To get started you’ll need your library card number and PIN.
Their online help pages are extensive, and are a good place to start if you have questions.
Visit LinkedIN Learning for Library
To use the LinkedIN app. for iOS or Android you will also need this Library ID: bellinghampubliclibrary
Learn 70+ languages, including courses for ESL learners. Lessons contain reading, writing, and listening components.
Visit Mango Languages
The Mango app. for iOS and Android offers features like auto-advance for hands-free studying, and downloading lessons for offline access.
Northstar Digital Literacy is an online learning platform focused on everyday computer skills. Register for a free account to get access to their courses and tests, as listed below.
| Essential Computer Skills | Habilidades esenciales de computación |
| Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In | Teclado de smartphone & inicio de sesión |
| Basic Computer Skills | Habilidades informáticas básicas |
| Internet Basics | Conceptos básicos de Internet |
| Using Email | Uso del correo electrónico |
| Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Mac OS | Mac OS |
| Essential Software Skills | Habilidades esenciales para usar un software |
| Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word |
| Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Excel |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Google Docs | Google Docs |
| Using Technology in Daily Life | Uso de la tecnología en la vida diaria |
| Social Media | Redes sociales |
| Information Literacy | Alfabetización informacional |
| Career Search Skills | Habilidades de búsqueda de carrera |
| Accessing Telehealth Appointments | Acceso a citas de telemedicina |
| Your Digital Footprint | Tu huella digital |
| Supporting K-12 Distance Learning | Apoyo a la educación inicial y primaria a distancia |
| Cybersecurity Basics | Conceptos básicos de ciberseguridad |
To receive a certificate for passing one of the assessment tests, the test must be proctored. Email the Washington State Library at certify@sos.wa.gov to inquire about taking a proctored assessment; be sure to include your ZIP code in the request.
Northstar is made available to Washington citizens by the Washington State Library.
Whatcom County Library System and Bellingham Public Library are partnering with the Washington State Library to offer free certification courses and exams.
Login to the Washington State Library’s online portal (wsl.infojinicloud.com) to request practice courses, practice exams, and certification exams. From the dropdown select Bellingham Public Library, and login with your library card number and Password/PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number).