Skip to page content

Worldwide (English) Change
Language Sets : Overview

Overview

Building a diverse collection of non-English materials can be a time-consuming, even intimidating task. That's why OCLC offers Language Sets, a fast, easy way to provide users with a variety of non-English books, videos and DVDs.

OCLC collection development librarians specialize in acquiring and cataloging quality, non-English materials. Language Sets combine educational, informational and entertainment titles, and often include best-sellers, award-winning materials and classics. They're easy to integrate into your collection—every Language Set includes full cataloging and optional physical processing. When you receive the materials, they're ready to circulate.

Ordering is fast and easy, and there is no charge for shipping within the United States. To place an order, contact your OCLC regional service provider, or visit our online store.

Choose from two convenient services

Language Sets: Ready-made collections

These preselected sets include what you need to start or expand a non-English language collection. Choose from shelf-ready collections of fiction, nonfiction and mixed titles for children and adults, available in 15 languages.

Each language set contains materials selected to appeal to a range of reading needs and tastes. We select new sets every month to provide a steady source of new and popular titles for your library.

Custom Collections: Built just for your library

Working with your specific collection development criteria, our language expert librarians select, acquire and provide custom MARC cataloging of books, videos and other media tailored for your users.

Custom Collections provide additional value and service when your collection policy requires meeting specific format or content requirements, or if you want more titles than we offer in our preselected sets. It's also a great solution if you're concerned with integrating new titles with an existing collection, or need an easy way to acquire additional videos, DVDs and music selections. In any case, your custom collection will arrive cataloged and ready for the shelf.

Ordering is easy

Language Sets are available to OCLC members and nonmembers alike. They are available in bundles of three to 50 titles, depending on the language and category. Purchase sets one at a time or take advantage of discounts by ordering duplicate and multiple sets to arrive through the year.

Order online

Our fully secure Web store allows you to view sample Language Sets and purchase one or more using an easy, step-by-step process. Once you complete an order, your contact and cataloging information is saved so you can easily add materials to your collection in the future. Visit the online store anytime.

Order by mail or fax

If you prefer to work with paper, simply download order forms from the Language Sets Web site, fill them out and return them to us by fax or mail.

If you're interested in Custom Collections, download and complete the Custom Collection Cost Proposal.

Promote your new collection!

Language Sets orders include eye-catching, full-color shelftop displays and giveaway bookmarks that bring attention to your multilingual collections. Each item features a recognizable location or cultural icon and a promotional message in that collection's language.