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  • 1.  Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-14-2024 04:53 PM

    Hello All!

     

    We are hoping for some recommendations for English to Spanish text translators who have experience with museum panels/interpretive text. We are looking locally as well but the specialties in our area are mostly business and medical. We want to get some quotes for a large scale project and potentially build an ongoing vendor relationship for future projects as well.

     

    Thank you!

     

    emailMichelle Nash
    Curator of Collections
    Elkhart County Historical Museum

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  • 2.  RE: Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-15-2024 08:33 AM
    Hi, Michelle - this is a great question.  I'd suggest you contact the Romance Languages department of a local college/university.  It's likely that an academic institution will have personnel (whether faculty, students, or even staff) that will have the sensibilities you need.  Good Luck.  Vivian





  • 3.  RE: Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-16-2024 08:49 AM
    I have used Diana Rico for translation of museum interpretative labels as well as Gallery Guides and other extended texts and she has been great to work with. 


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  • 4.  RE: Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-15-2024 09:24 AM

    Hi Michelle -

    You might contact Karen Sheffield of Huntley Meadows -- Karen.Sheffield@fairfaxcounty.gov -- we did a series of waysides for Huntley Meadows, which included Spanish translation (not by us); I don't remember who the group was that did the translation, but I know Karen and the team were happy with the work etc.

    Also, from a previous AAM forum post (several years ago):
    Kevin Gerry Dunn
    Translator
    www.kgdtranslation.com
    info@kgdtranslation.com
    (+1) (520) 477-7507

    Good luck!

    Judy

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  • 5.  RE: Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-15-2024 09:32 AM

    Hello Michelle,

    Please allow me to introduce you to Eriksen Translations, which is the premier language service provider for cultural institutions. 

    Since 1986, we've assisted more than 400 museums, gardens, parks, and zoos, from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to History Colorado, from the US Capitol Visitor Center to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

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    Every translation features the work of two native-speaking linguists, who work in tandem in a checks-and-balances process. It also includes one round of editorial review, where a native speaker on your team can send queries to our linguists, which are answered in turn.

    Regardless of which route you choose, it is vital that you, as a cultural institution with content seen by thousands of visitors, work with a professional linguistic team with the skill, expertise, and experience in translating content that reads as though it were composed in the target language.

    Feel free to reach out to learn more.

    Best regards,

    Will Lach

    917/ 370-2808

    will.lach@eriksen.com



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  • 6.  RE: Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-15-2024 12:26 PM

    Hi Michelle,

    Nice to (virtually) meet you. Hidonix can assist with your text and audio translation needs. However, this would not be an actual person. We use AI and Machine Learning in order to process pretty much any language; including Spanish. 

    If you're open to discussing a modern approach to translation and inclusion, feel free to email me at J.Harmon@Hidonix.com or call me at 310-678-6052. 

    Best, 



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  • 7.  RE: Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-15-2024 03:23 PM

    Good Day.

    We've used 2 firms:  Eriksen Translations and ITC Global Translations.

    Good luck.



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  • 8.  RE: Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-15-2024 08:22 PM
    Dear Michelle 

    We undertake translation work for museums, culture and heritage projects. We have an extensive experience of over 8 years in doing such work across many museum/monument/destination audio guide projects. Will be glad to know for more about your requirements.

    Thank you
    Regards
    Shalini Bansal
    Co founder
    Museums 22
    +91 9818375642





  • 9.  RE: Museum Text Translation

    Posted 08-16-2024 08:49 AM

    Thank you everyone for the great suggestions and the folks who offered their services! We've got an awesome list now to send our RFQ to.



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    Michelle Nash
    Curator of Collections
    Elkhart County Historical Museum
    Bristol IN
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