Multicultural resources
Information for public library staff to assist in engaging with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Multicultural strategies and protocols
Multicultural Services Strategy 2008-2012 [new window 
127 kb] - This document outlines the State Library's commitment to Queensland's multicultural communities and lists the strategies the State Library will implement.
Multicultural Services Standard [new window 42 kb]
Making libraries multicultural - A protocol establishing the method of consultation between State Library, public libraries and their multicultural communities.
Queensland Multicultural Policy: a multicultral future for all of us [new window]
Queensland Multicultural Action Plan: 2011 - 2014 [new window] - The Action Plan developed for implementing the above Queensland Multicultural Policy.
The People of Australia: Australia's Multicultural Policy [new window] - The Australian Government's Multicutural Policy which documents the strategies to support a culturally diverse and socially cohesive nation.
Languages other than English (LOTE) collections
The State Library of Queensland has an extensive list of LOTE collections available for loan to public libraries. Use the Online forms to request these items. Read Managing Bulk Loans to ensure that your bulk loans service runs smoothly.
Websites
Multicultural Services pages allow library staff and clients to find information on
- Their local public library – which will link to the Queensland public library directory and a public library information page/promotional resource 'Welcome to your public library', available in 45 languages
- Library collections in languages other than English
- Electronic resources – links to online newspapers, radio and much more
- English as a second language – links to English and literacy programs
- Queensland Memory – discover collections that document Queensland rich cultural history
The Multicultural Services pages are in English with Google Translate [new window] on each page. Google Translate is a free translation service that provides instant translations between 58 different languages.
MyLanguage [new window] provides access to worldwide search engines, web directories, government websites, digital library projects and media links in over 60 languages other than English. It includes Wikipedia, the biggest multilingual open access encyclopaedia on the internet. MyLanguage is a national initiative between state libraries to increase access to online information for diverse communities.
Last updated: 17th May 2012
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