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FAQ: Translations

Question: Can NLM translate this article, book or report from a foreign language into English for me?

Answer:

NLM does not offer translation services. If NLM owns a translation of a historical work it will be listed in our online catalog, LocatorPlus at http://locatorplus.gov/

Other sources for translation are:

The Library of Congress (LC) has many translations in its collection; they will be listed in LC's catalog at http://catalog.loc.gov/
Many commercial companies offer translation services for a fee; check your local phone listings for ones in your area
A local university with a foreign language department may offer translation services for a fee

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Last reviewed: 18 September 2008
Last updated: 18 September 2008
First published: 01 January 1998
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