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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) (Word transcript)

Training: Webinars about CELA services

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Formats and collections

  • Accessible formats
  • Languages
  • CELA and Bookshare collections
  • Making reading accessible
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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
  • Direct to Player bookshelf
  • Holds
  • Changing your password
  • History
  • Magazine subscriptions
  • Search preferences
  • 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

How is CELA responding to COVID?

Answer: The health and safety of our staff and patrons is our primary concern.

Read about our COVID plan.

Go to Frequently Asked Questions page

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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Suggestion Box

CELA welcomes all feedback and suggestions:

  • Join our Educator Advisory Group
  • Apply for our User Advisory Group
  • Share your story or 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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