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World Languages and Literature

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This guide offers support for general language learning, as well as language-specific resources. Use the tabs at the left to navigate.

Finding library materials in world languages

You can search 1Search to find books, ebooks, articles, or other materials in many different languages.

The easiest way is to use the Advanced search. Use the Language dropdown menu to select the language you want.

Screenshot of advanced search, with an arrow pointing at the language dropdown menu

If you aren't finding the results you want, consider the following:

  • Even if you're searching for materials in another language, the record for the item may be in English, so try searching for your terms both in the language you're seeking and in English.
  • Check your spelling -- while many accents and diacritical marks will not affect the search, languages that use non-Roman scripts may be transliterated with various spellings. Try some variations.