Open Language Archives Community

The Open Language Archives Community (OLAC) is an initiative that connects digital collections of language resources worldwide. It provides a common way for institutions to share and discover materials like recordings, texts, and tools related to languages, especially those that are less commonly studied. By standardizing descriptions and metadata, OLAC makes it easier for researchers, linguists, and communities to find and access language information, supporting efforts to preserve and document linguistic diversity. Essentially, OLAC acts as a global catalog that promotes collaboration and accessibility of language resources across different organizations.