Indigenous languages map data
State Library of Queensland

Explanatory Information
This open dataset contains the metadata that populates State Library’s interactive Indigenous languages map of Queensland.
About the dataset
The interactive Indigenous languages map of Queensland provides a snapshot of Queensland languages, including where they were spoken, dialects, sample words, and relevant images contained within State Library’s collection, where possible.
There are over 150 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language groups in Queensland. As part of State Library’s Indigenous Languages Project, the Indigenous languages map aims to raise awareness of the diversity of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and identify resources within State Library collections to support language research and community language revival.
State Library of Queensland supports communities in the revival, documentation and preservation of traditional languages. We acknowledge language heritage and knowledge always remain with the Traditional Owners, Elders, language custodians and other community members of the respective language nation.
Additional background information can be found on the Indigenous languages map of Queensland web page: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/discover/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-cultures-and-stories/languages/queensland/indigenous-languages-map
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander material is accessed and used in accordance with State Library's Protocols for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections.
Members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are advised that collections and records may contain names and images of deceased people.
Users should also be aware that certain words, terms or descriptions may be culturally sensitive and may be considered inappropriate today but may have reflected the author's/creator's attitude or that of the period in which they were written.
About the data file
The data file was created by taking the original tabular spreadsheet of descriptive metadata and URLs that populated the Indigenous languages map of Queensland and merging it with the geolocations json file used to match locations to map coordinates. Edits include:
•	added URLs for language records in the map
•	separated individual coordinates into separate columns
•	merged columns of redundant data into the same column
•	renamed columns to match display labels on interactive map
•	corrected missing and incorrect values
The data is provided in a comma separated values (CSV) file. The file can be opened as a text file, or in spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel. Please note that if you are using Excel, it is best to use the Text Import Wizard and import all columns as ‘text’ rather than ‘general’ format. This will prevent Excel making changes to numbers or dates in the file.
Fields in the dataset
Map URL
URL – Link to the record for this language in the interactive Indigenous languages map of Queensland. e.g. https://maps.slq.qld.gov.au/iyil/view/113
Language
Text – Reference name for this language, as used by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) languages database. 
e.g. Moondjan
Pronunciation
Text – Phonetic spelling pattern used to pronounce the name in the ‘Language’ field. 
e.g. Moon-jun
Introduction
Text – Introductory, summary text displayed underneath the ‘Language’ and ‘Pronunciation’ metadata in the Indigenous languages map of Queensland.
e.g. Udnam ugngarr, 'good day' in Oykangand a language of Cape York. The Oykangand language region includes the landscape within the Cook Shire Council.
Catalogue items
URL – Link to the list of collection materials in the State Library catalogue coded for this language. e.g. http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/primo-explore/search?query=usertag,contains,aiatsis%20language%20code%20e21&vid=SLQ 
Synonyms
Text – List of synonyms for the name in the ‘Language’ field, as used by the AIATSIS languages database. Each synonym is separated by a semi-colon (;).
e.g. Moonjan; Mundjan; Nunukul
Dialects
Text – List of dialects of this language, as used by the AIATSIS languages database. Each dialect is separated by a semi-colon (;). e.g. Mbalidjan; Ndomdorin
Common words
Text – List of everyday words and phrases in this language with the English translation. e.g. Good day - Mini punga; How are you? - Wana yinang
AIATSIS code
Text – Alphanumeric code used to identify this language in the AIATSIS languages database. The code always starts with 1 alphabetical followed by 1-3 numerical characters.
e.g. E21
AIATSIS URL
URL – Link to the record for his language in the AIATSIS languages database. 
e.g. https://collection.aiatsis.gov.au/austlang/language/E21 
Area information
Text – Summary text about the region in which the language is spoken. 
e.g. The Baradha language region includes the locality of Lotus Creek and extends along the inland ranges towards Nebo and extends along the Connors River catchment.
Locations
Text – List of locations in which the language is spoken. Each language is separated by a semi-colon (;). e.g. Lotus Creek, Nebo, Connors River
Coordinates 1-19
Decimal coordinates – Latitude and longitude in decimal coordinates format for places listed in the ‘Locations’ field. Each set of coordinates are separated into a separate numbered column. e.g. -18.6894285,146.5392256 | -18.6932861,146.5196111
Video titles
Text – Titles for any related videos embedded alongside the metadata in the Indigenous languages map of Queensland. Each video title is separated by a semi-colon (;). 
e.g. Video 1: Benny Mabo; Video 2: Lesigo Xaro
Video URL 1-3
URL – Links for any related videos embedded alongside the metadata in the Indigenous languages map of Queensland. Each video URL is separated into a separate numbered column. e.g. https://vimeo.com/143704810 | https://vimeo.com/240521234 
Further information
Text – Titles for any related URLs listed at the bottom of the language record in the Indigenous languages map of Queensland. Each title is separated by a semi-colon (;). 
e.g. North Queensland Regional Aboriginal Corporation Languages Centre; Pama Language Centre
Further information URL 1-2
URL – Links for any related URLs listed at the bottom of the language record in the Indigenous languages map of Queensland. Each URL is separated into a separate numbered column. e.g. http://www.nqraclc.com.au/ | https://www.pamacentre.org.au/ 
Word of the week
Text – As part of State Library's commitment to the 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, we promoted a 'word of the week' from one of the 125+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and dialects from across Queensland. Any ‘word of the week’ from this language is included in this field. e.g. pama
Word of the week URL
URL – Every ‘word of the week’ was released with a corresponding blog post. The link for blog posts on any ‘word of the week’ from this language is included in this field.
e.g. https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/blog/2019-international-year-indigenous-languages-word-week-week-forty-six 
Image attribution
Text – Title, source, and record number of the accompanying image for the language record in the Indigenous languages map of Queensland. e.g. Township of Kilcoy, 1909, John Oxley Library, Record number: 81767
Image URL
URL – Link to the State Library digitised photograph described in the ‘Image attribution’ field. e.g. http://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/permalink/f/1upgmng/slq_digitool81767 
Please send any questions or feedback about any of the datasets released publicly by State Library to opendata@slq.qld.gov.au.