FAQ: How can I find an English translation for a library source?

Library database translation options

If you found the source within one of our library databases, look for a translation tool within the database. For example, once you click on the title of a document, most HTML full text documents have a translation option that looks like this: 

Here is an example from one of our Gale databases:

Browser translation options

If you do not see a translation tool or option within the database, check if your browser has a translate option. For example, if you click on a Full Text Finder link for an article in the Multi-Search and it leads you to the full text of the article in our Science Direct database, try right clicking anywhere on the page and you should see a menu with a Translate to English option.

Google Translate

Google Translate This link opens in a new window offers a free document translation option. It is machine-generated and may contain errors, but it should allow you to get the source's main idea.

Ask for Help!

Please contact a librarian if you would like assistance looking for an English translation. In some cases, we can find a published translation for you. Please see our Off-Campus Library Services Information guide for more information on borrowing Shapiro Library materials.