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AUSTLANG (online Australian Indigenous Languages database)

Date: 2004 -

Researchers: Kazuko Obata

Partners: Research School of Humanities, ANU

Abstract: The AUSTLANG system assembles information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages from various sources. The core of AUSTLANG is the AUSTLANG database (online Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages database) which is linked to Google Maps. The system also facilitates access to other databases, PDF files and links to websites, which all provides information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.

AUSTLANG enables users to search for a language by a language name or a place name, or by navigating Google Maps, and to view a variety of information on the language. AUSTLANG users can also launch a catalogue search of the AIATSIS collection catalogue, MURA.

Publications: Obata, K 2007, 'AUSTLANG Web-based Australian Indigenous Languages Database: Its features and compilation’, in R Amery and J Nash (eds), Warra Wiltaniappendi Strengthening Languages, Proceedings of the Inaugural Indigenous Languages Conference, pp. 119-130.