Multicultural resources

East Renfrewshire Library and Information Services are committed to providing resources and information in support of a wide range of community groups. The following resources are available:

• Books reflecting the cultures of Asian, Jewish and other communities. Please ask a member of library staff if you require assistance in locating appropriate stock

• Newspapers available in several languages

• Materials to assist in learning English and foreign languages

• Music for all ages and tastes: bhangra, films, folk and modern music

• Texthelp software which assists reading, writing and spelling can be helpful if English is not your first language. Texthelp is available at all Community Libraries. For further information contact Caroline Thompson on 0141 577 4992

• Log onto library computers for free and access the BBC’s world service web pages to read or listen to the news in your language www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/languages

Asian community

• Books in Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu are available from Giffnock and Mearns Community Libraries

• The Asian Extra newspaper (published quarterly) is available from your local library

• The information below provides information on the services and resources available:

• An Asian DVD collection is available from Giffnock Community Library·

• Bengali Performing Arts website ·www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/bengaliperformingarts

Polish community

• Collections of Polish language books - both fiction and non-fiction, are available at Barrhead and Thornliebank Community Libraries

For more information contact your local library or email reading@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk