Who has language options on their web site?  Are these pre-translated
options or do you use something like GoogleFish to translate on the fly?
     Linda Wilson
     Manager, Audience Research and Evaluation
     John G. Shedd Aquarium
     1200 S. Lake Shore Drive
     Chicago, IL 60605
     PH (312) 692 3261  FAX (312) 939 8677     [log in to unmask]


-----Original Message-----
From: Gregory T. Harris [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, March 28, 2003 8:50 AM
To: 'Bryan Kwapil'; '<"VSPIC Listserv"'
Subject: RE: Bi-Lingual Communication


Hi Bryan,
I had gallery guides developed and printed in 7 languages here in St.
Louis (Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese, Japanese and Russian).
Our publications department used a translation company in New York.  You
might want to contact Kate Weigand at [log in to unmask] as this company
may be able to give you some info regarding your question! Have a great
weekend! Greg

Gregory T. Harris
Manager of Visitor Services
The Saint Louis Art Museum
#1 Fine Arts Drive
St. Louis, MO  63110
314-655-5364
314-721-5130 (fax)
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-----Original Message-----
From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Bryan Kwapil
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 3:02 PM
To: <"VSPIC Listserv"
Subject: Bi-Lingual Communication

Like many organizations, we're looking at providing orientation in
multiple languages.  Also, like many organizations, we're stumbling over
the selection of a Spanish version.  Which one, of the many dialects out
there, to select?

What is the process others have used to select which Spanish dialect is
most appropriate?  How do you address complaints from other Hispanic
populations.

Thanks.

Bryan W. Kwapil
Director of Visitor Services
Indianapolis Museum of Art
Ph. 317-923-1331  ext. 279
email: [log in to unmask]

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