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PolyTalk
Library Services In TranslationNearly one in five Illinois residents speaks a language other than English. PolyTalk volunteers bridge these language barriers to make the resources of all Illinois libraries available to all patrons. Using a cadre of volunteers, PolyTalk is a growing network of volunteer interpreters who help librarians and patrons communicate with one another. The PolyTalk database is available to registered staff of Illinois libraries. These volunteers are willing to assist library staff and patrons by providing real-time, telephone-based interpretation when library staff call. To use PolyTalk, library staff must register themselves for a PolyTalk Library Staff Account in the PolyTalk Database. If you are bilingual and would like to volunteer as an interpreter, sign up today through the PolyTalk volunteer. Find out more about the PolyTalk program in Sarah Long's Podcast interview with Jan Ison in Longshots #82 - PolyTalk. |
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