Introduction to MyLanguage
What is MyLanguage?
MyLanguage is a partnership between the State and Territory
libraries of the ACT, NSW, NT, Public Library Services SA, QLD, VIC and WA.
We use digital technology to enable access to language, information and culture for Australia’s multicultural communities.
www.mylanguage.gov.au
MyLanguage Vision
We will use information technologies to enable libraries to empower CALD communities to:
• Achieve greater social inclusion; and• Maintain and enrich cultural and linguistic identity.
MyLanguage objectives
We will:• Build collaborative partnerships across all sectors to develop
multilingual resources.• Further develop MyLanguage, implementing innovative
solutions.• Enhance access to diverse information resources in
community languages.• Understand and respond to the information needs of CALD
communities.• Value the role played by public libraries by supporting their
delivery of multicultural services.• Advocate for (the value of) digital and social inclusion for
CALD communities and• Promote MyLanguage
Connecting to MyLanguage through Public Libraries Connect
http://www.plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/multicultural/mylanguage
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MyLanguage website
The MyLanguage website provides information in over 67 languages but also highlights to CALD communities the range of services that public libraries can provide to them.
In addition, the website is a hub where CALD communities, community organisations and pubic libraries, can share information, resources and projects to promote social and digital inclusion, language and cultural maintenance.
Navigation Toolbar
• Home page - Links directly to over 67 language portals• Resources and ideas - Links to case studies of projects from libraries;
online tools and resources; and news and ideas• Translated information - Provides links to translated information about
HEALTH, LEGAL, EDUCATION, SETTLEMENT and LIBRARIES. • Languages in libraries - Find which libraries around Australia have
language collections• What’s On - Share information about events happening in your
community • Conferences - Information from past MyLanguage conferences This PowerPoint will look at each component of the website, and suggest
examples to guide you through.
Features on MyLanguage Homepage
Links to MyLanguage on Social Media
• Links are provided to MyLanguage on Twitter, Facebook and RSS feeds
• Is your library following MyLanguage on Facebook or Twitter?
Translate the website
Resources and ideas
Add your own project/program case study
Links to online resources
News and ideas
Translated information
Find Languages Other Than English (LOTE) collections in libraries
How to search for LOTE collections?
• The Library locator is on the Languages in Libraries page. • You can either select a language or select a library to find out
which libraries hold collections
What’s on – find or add your event
MyLanguage Conferences
What can your library do to support MyLanguage?
• Add your programs and events• Share your ideas• Follow us on Twitter and Facebook• Offer comments and suggestions• Visit website regularly for updates and the latest news• Promote MyLanguage to your local community Read Public Libraries Connect newsletter and go to Public
Libraries Connect webpage for updates and information about MyLanguage
What’s next for MyLanguage?
MyLanguage is committed to supporting access to language resources for new and emerging communities through:
• Technical assistance to enable languages to work effectively online
• Tools for communities to create their own resources• Improving access to hard to find translated information
available online