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Language Sets : Overview

Overview

What are Language Sets?

OCLC Language Sets are collections of books, CDs and DVDs—including current and popular titles—available in 13 languages and carefully selected for their relevance to your target audiences. Purchase sets one at a time or on a schedule that meets your library's budget. Language Sets are available in single, multiple or duplicate sets. Each set is created with new and different titles in every shipment. Cataloging and shipping in the U.S. and Canada are included.

Expert collection development

With Language Sets you don't need an on-site language specialist to build collections of resources in world languages. Simply select the languages, categories (fiction or nonfiction), formats and subjects you prefer and place your order. Your library receives its materials—including MARC records—ready to load into your catalog. We even give you the option to receive your items shelf-ready. Even better: If your library is an OCLC member, we check your WorldCat holdings to ensure that duplicate titles are never ordered.

OCLC's collection development librarians specialize in selecting high-quality, best-selling and popular titles, and build your Language Sets collection on your behalf. Our experts catalog your new Language Sets materials and provide you with OCLC MARC records. Each collection is created for your library so you always receive the latest, most relevant titles for adults and children—titles that will circulate again and again.

Ordering is easy

Our secure OCLC Online Service Center allows you to view Language Sets and purchase one or more using an easy, step-by-step process. You can browse by language, format, audience and subject. Once you complete an order, your contact and cataloging information is saved so you can easily add materials to your collection in the future.

Choose your subject set

Language Sets are available in several subject-related sets. Subject set categories include everything from Language Learning to Cultural Heritage and Family Health. There are even subject sets designed to appeal to children and young adults, along with summer reading program selections and titles from original native authors. All subject sets are available in world languages for the native speakers in your community.

Promote your collections

With your order you will receive eye-catching, full-color shelf-top posters and bookmarks announcing the availability of your collections. Each is culturally appropriate and language-correct, featuring a recognizable location or cultural icon and a promotional message. You’ll also receive access to online materials that you can customize and distribute in your community.

Discoverable on the Web

Your Language Sets records will be housed in the WorldCat database, making them available to information seekers on the Web through OCLC's popular WorldCat.org search engine. This gives your library materials greater exposure on the Web where most people begin their research.

Visibility for your collections

When you choose OCLC Language Sets, your library items become part of the WorldCat database—the largest bibliographic database in the world—making them discoverable by information seekers on the Web. WorldCat.org lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world.