Our Mission
The EndLangDigLib (EndLangDigLib) is dedicated to preserving and documenting the world's endangered languages. Our mission is to create a comprehensive digital repository that captures linguistic diversity before it disappears forever.
Through collaboration with linguists, communities, and cultural organizations, we collect, digitize, and make accessible a wide range of language resources including audio recordings, video documentation, written texts, and educational materials.
Our archive serves researchers, educators, language learners, and communities working to preserve their linguistic heritage for future generations.
What We Do
Digital Documentation
We digitize and preserve historical documents, manuscripts, and written records of endangered languages using modern archival standards.
Audio & Video Archives
We collect and preserve audio recordings and video documentation featuring native speakers, capturing pronunciation and cultural context.
Research Support
We provide resources and tools for linguists, researchers, and scholars studying endangered languages and linguistic diversity.
Community Collaboration
We work directly with language communities to support language revitalization efforts and preserve cultural heritage.
Our Values
- Respect: We honor the cultural and spiritual significance of languages and work in partnership with source communities.
- Accessibility: We make language resources accessible to researchers, educators, and communities while respecting cultural protocols.
- Preservation: We use state-of-the-art digital preservation techniques to ensure long-term access to linguistic heritage.
- Collaboration: We believe in working together with linguists, communities, and institutions to achieve our shared goals.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support our mission:
Contribute Materials
If you have language documentation materials, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us to discuss how we can preserve and share your materials.
Volunteer
We welcome volunteers with skills in linguistics, digital preservation, web development, and community outreach.
Partnership
Institutions, organizations, and communities interested in collaboration are encouraged to reach out to discuss partnership opportunities.