The Multilingual module allows inquirers to change
the language of the screen display on the terminal
they are using. All functions, including searches
can be conducted in the selected language.
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The language used on the screen layout
is changed at the touch of a key. The user chooses
from a list of available languages.
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Each OPAC terminal can operate in its
own language, i.e. on a system with five inquiry
terminals each could be conducting a search in a
different language.
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The Multilingual module includes the languages:
Spanish, French, Hebrew, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese
and Japanese. Additional languages are added, as
they become available, through updates.
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Each title should be catalogued in its
original language.
Suitability
This module is suitable for:
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Any library which has resources in a variety
of languages.
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Libraries whose users come from different
cultural groups.
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Those who wish to "define" their
own language. For example, the operator can set
the screen display so that it appears in an Aboriginal
dialect.
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Libraries that are involved with languages
other than English.
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Allows for multilingual users and/or collections.
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The language of the screen display can
be instantly changed.
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Ability to define own language.
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