Linguistics Resources

Has a program for the protection of endangered languages. Also publishes in this area and acts as a clearinghouse of information

Reports on endangered languages of the world. Publishes Ethnologue reference books. Formerly called the Summer Institute in Linguistics. "A faith-based non-profit organization committed to serving language communities worldwide as they build capacity for sustainable language development." -- SIL. Has investigated over 2500 languages worldwide.

SOAS digital repository. All materials are open access but require personal registration

Establishes archiving standards and provides a network of repositories for language documentation

Language map with video samples, descriptions and bibliographies for over 3000 languages. Free.

Over 5,000 high-resolution maps of linguistic distribution, selected from atlases and monographs. From De Gruyter.

Interactive atlas of languages ranging from vulnerable to extinct. Free

U-M's institutional data repository. Includes linguistic fieldwork files collected by U-M researchers.

The Edward E. Ayer Collection is a large archive for American Indian and Indigenous studies. Guides, research center and programming. Much of the digital collections can also be found in Adam Matthew Digital's American Indian Histories & Culture.

Best practices for culturally responsive care and use of Native American archival and documentary material held by non-tribal organizations.