Community languages / collections
The library aims to provide a broad range of books, materials and services for all sections of the community, including those from non-english speaking backgrounds. Collections in languages other than english are held at various branches, but can be reserved from any location.
Bi-lingual picture books are available at Carlton, Collingwood, Fitzroy and Richmond. Searching for information on the internet in a range of languages is possible through the My Language website.
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Our website details many of our services in Arabic. Arabic collections including books, audiotapes and kits, CDs, and magazines are located at Carlton and Collingwood. An Arabic speaking member of staff is available to assist library patrons at Collingwood Library every Monday from 3pm- 6pm
Chinese (simplified) 中文
Chinese (traditional) 廣東話
Our website details many of our services in Chinese. Chinese collections, including books, audiotapes, kits, videos, CDs, newspapers and magazines are located at Carlton, Collingwood,Fitzroy and Richmond. A Chinese speaking member of staff is available to assist library patrons at the following times and locations:
- Wednesday: Richmond 10am -1pm
- Thursday: Fitzroy 10am-1pm
- Friday: Carlton 1pm-3.30pm
Greek collections including books, audio tapes and kits, videos, CDs, newspapers and magazines are located at Collingwood and Richmond.
Our website details many of our services in Italian. Italian collections including books, audio tapes and kits, videos, CDs, newspapers and magazines are located at Carlton, Collingwood, North Fitzroy and Richmond.
While the Library has no Macedonian collection we can provide you with access to information in Macedonian via My Language, Press Display and the Internet.
A Somali collection has been established at the Carlton Library.
Spanish collections including books, audio tapes and kits, videos, CDs, talking books, newspapers and magazines are located at Collingwood, and Richmond.
Turkish collections including books, audio tapes and kits, videos, CDs, newspapers and magazines are located at Collingwood and Richmond.
Our website details many of our services in Vietnamese. Vietnamese collections including books, audio tapes, kits, videos, CDs, newspapers and magazines are located at: Carlton, Collingwood, Fitzroy and Richmond. A Vietnamese speaking member of staff is available to assist library patrons at the following times and locations:
- Tuesday: Fitzroy 3.30pm-6.00pm
- Friday: Collingwood 3.30pm-6.00pm
Health
Multilingual Health Databases contain the latest evidenced-based health information.
Multilingual Health Databases provide hundreds of reports for the most common health topics. Arabic | Chinese | Vietnamese
Further information
Marcia McGinley
Collingwood Library and Multicultural Services Team Leader
9426 5623
Marcia.McGinley@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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