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Centre for Equitable Library Access
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Getting started

New to CELA? How to get started.

Need help searching? Read our search tips.

Video: Introduction to the CELA website (YouTube)

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Formats and collections

  • Accessible formats
  • Languages
  • CELA and Bookshare collections
  • Making reading accessible
CELA formats

How to get books and magazines

  • Search tips
  • Tutorials about downloading books and magazines
  • Direct to Player service
  • Delivery options
  • Need help choosing? CELA's automatic title selection
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How to read our materials

  • Compatible devices and formats
  • How to use Dolphin EasyReader
  • How to read a newspaper
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Help with My account

Get information about:

  • Available ZIPs to download
  • Holds
  • Changing your password
  • Proof of disability for access to Bookshare collection


Help with My account

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FAQs


What do I do if there are books on my loans list that I already returned? Do I have to check in the books I download in DAISY download (ZIP) format? How do I suggest a title?

The answers to all of these questions and more can be found in this section.

Frequently asked questions

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Spotlight: Direct to Player

Download audio books directly to your DAISY player or mobile device, without using a computer!

Goodbye waiting for CDs in the mail. Hello all-you-can-read at the touch of a button!

Direct to Player service

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FAQ

Who does CELA serve?

Answer: CELA provides services to public libraries to support their patrons with print disabilities. Eligible patrons of all ages will find a broad choice of books, magazines and newspapers.

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About us

The Centre for Equitable Library Access, CELA, is an accessible library service, providing books and other materials to Canadians with print disabilities.

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  • Terms of acceptable use
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Suggestion Box

CELA welcomes all feedback and suggestions:

  • Join our Educator Advisory Group
  • Apply for our User Advisory Group
  • Share your ideas for our site and services
  • Suggest a title for the collection
  • Report a problem with a book

Contact Us

Email us at help@celalibrary.ca or call us at 1-855-655-2273 for support.

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