GUIDES FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF
Searching the State Library Catalogue for Multicultural collection
Multicultural Bulk Loan Information Sheet (Updated 26 Aug 2024)
How to fill in the bulk loans order form
How to locate Multicultural pages from the new State Library website (2 April 2024)
Bulk Loan Request Forms Developed by Public Libraries
We have compiled some examples of forms that some libraries have developed to help their staff and patrons order bulk loans at their library. If you would like to develop your own request form for your library, you might find these examples useful.
Examples of Multicultural Bulk Loan Request Form Templates
SLNSW (old) Catalogue
Link to State Library NSW Old Catalogue
COMMUNITY LANGUAGES DIRECTORY
The community languages directory will help you locate community language materials held in NSW public libraries. https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/statewide-services/multicultural-services-public-libraries/community-languages-directory
MULTICULTURAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/statewide-services/multicultural-services-public-libraries
MULTICULTURAL BULK LOANS https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/statewide-services/multicultural-services-public-libraries/bulk-loans
MULTICULTURAL TOOLS AND PROMOTIONAL RESOURCES
Multicultural Promotional Resources
Multilingual Library Signage Tool
Encyclopedia of languages
Ethnologue - Languages of the world
Omniglot - the encyclopedia of writing systems and languages
Resources to help identify your community
Essential information in community languages
Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) http://www.cmrc.com.au/what-we-do
Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) is a not for profit community based organisation established to promote a just, equal and inclusive society where individuals are valued, contributing and self-sufficient members of Australian Society.
BENCHMARKING MULTICULTURAL SERVICES IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
NSW public libraries benchmarks for multicultural services.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS IN LANGUAGE - PRESSREADER
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS IN LANGUAGE - indyreads