Multilingual Library Resources

A limited number of books in languages other than English are available from Shortgrass member libraries. To find these books:

1. Visit the library catalogue.
    
2. Under the search bar, click Advanced search.
   
    
3. Scroll down to where it says Limit my search results by:, and click the dropdown menu under Language.
   
    
4. Select your language. Note that there are not books available in every language listed.
    
5. You can add in other filters in this section, such as searching for DVDs, or for Adult Fiction.
   
    
6. Click Search.
    
7. Browse the search results.
    
8. If you see a title that you want to borrow, click the green Place hold button. You’ll then be required to login with your library card and PIN. Alternatively, you can ask a library worker to assist you.
   

With your library card, you can request to borrow books from libraries across Alberta!

Edmonton Public Library has an extensive World Languages collection, which makes it a good place to start. Follow Steps 1-3 below to view their books. If you already know what you are searching for, you can skip straight to Step 4.

1. Visit the Edmonton Public Library “World Languages” collection.
    
2. Select your language and browse to see what is available.
   
    
3. When you find a book that you want to request, make a note of the title.
    
4. Head to the Provincial Interlibrary Loan website.
    
5. Search for the title you found in Step 3.
   1. OR, if you didn’t find a specific book in the Edmonton Public Library collection and just want to browse, type in the language (e.g. “Spanish”).
      
       
6. Click the item you want to request.
   
    
7. Select your library name, and accept the terms and conditions, then click Request.
   
    
8. Log in using your library card and PIN.
    
9. Your hold is placed and your library will contact you when the book is available.

Digital books, audiobooks, and magazines are available in multiple languages via the Libby / Overdrive app.

ON YOUR PHONE/TABLET

1. Download the Libby app on your phone or tablet.
    
2. Open the app, select your library, and log in with your library card.
    
3. In the app tap the “search” button
   
    
4. Under “explore with filters” tap the “more” button
   
    
5. Tap Language and select the language of your choice.
    
6. Tap Search to view all items in that language.
    
7. When you see an item you wish to borrow, click the “borrow” button
   
    
8. Tap the  button to read at any time.

ON YOUR COMPUTER

1. Visit the Shortgrass Overdrive website.
2. Click the search bar.
   
    
3. Click Advanced.
   
   
    
4. Click “Languages” and select the language of your choice.
   
    
5. Scroll down and click Search.
    
6. In the search results, you can filter by availability, audience, format, etc. Just click on what you are looking for.
   
    
7. Borrow a book by clicking the title, then clicking the Borrow button.
   
    
8. You can read the title instantly by clicking Read now. You can also read it at any time by clicking My account and Loans, then clicking Read now in browser.

The PressReader resource gives you access to thousands of newspapers, from over 100 countries and in 60 languages.

The easiest way to search is using the app (instructions below), but you can also access the resource on a computer by visiting Shortgrass.ca/PressReader.

1. Download the PressReader app on your phone or tablet.
    
2. Open the app and select Sign in, then Libraries & Groups.
    
    
3. Type in “Shortgrass Library System”.
    
4. Enter your library card & PIN.
    
5. The app will return you to the homepage; tap the Languages button.
   
    
6. Select your language
    
7. Browse the listed newspapers, and click “Read Now” to access.

Note: Stories on TumbleBooks are available only in English, French, and Spanish.

Hundreds of interactive children's books are available with your library card via TumbleBooks!

1. Visit the TumbleBooks landing page at Shortgrass.ca/TumbleBooks.
    
2. Select your library.
    
3. Click your library card & PIN to access the resource.
   
    
4. Click the TumbleSearch button.
   
    
5. Scroll to the Search by Language box and click to select your language, then click Go.
   
    
6. Enjoy your book!

CELA stands for Centre for Equitable Library Access. It is a service that provides books in accessible digital formats to patrons with print disabilities.

If you have any of the following disabilities, whether permanent or temporary, you are eligible to use these services:

• Severe or total impairment of sight or the inability to focus or move one’s eyes.
• The inability to hold or manipulate a book.
• An impairment relating to comprehension.

To access CELA, you can register online with your library card:

1. Visit CELAlibrary.ca/register.
    
2. Scroll down and click Start Registration.
   
    
3. Complete the form, entering your library card & PIN, and other required information. You will need to self-confirm that you have a print disability.
    
4. Once you have completed the form, you will be registered for an account. Please note that there may be a delay on your account being activated.
    
5. To search for titles in your language of choice, click Advanced search.
   
   
6. Click Show more options.
   
    
7. Select your language, then scroll down and click "Search"
   
    
   
8. Scroll down to view search results. When you find a title you would like to read, select a format and click Get it!
   
    
   
9. Complete the rest of the steps as instructed (including logging into your account) to access your book.

Pronunciator provides library members with free online language learning. You can learn hundreds of languages, in the first language of your choice!

Pronunciator also offers ESL classes, as well as a Canadian Citizenship preparation course.

1. Visit the Pronunciator landing page at Shortgrass.ca/Pronunciator.
     
2. Select your library.
    
3. Click Access Now.
   
    
4. Create an account.
   
    
5. Select your spoken language, and the language that you want to learn..
   
    
6. Depending on your existing language skills, you can access various levels of language learning.
    
7. To find Canadian Citizenship courses, ensure that you select English (Canadian) as the language that you want to learn. Then select Learning Guides and More. The ProCitizen: Canada course is the first course listed.