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Centre for Equitable Library Access
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Patron Registration

Patron registration

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Register a patron for CELA service

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Help with CELA registrations

  • Use this form for registering eligible patrons with print disabilities only. If you’re just testing the form, please do not submit it.
  • Contact us at 1-855-655-2273 (press 2) if you need to register two patrons living at the same address or for other questions.
  • Guide for registering library patrons for CELA
  • Phone script for libraries calling to register CNIB clients for CELA Tips for introducing CELA and other accessible services to CNIB clients.
  • Printable registration form
  • Training for CELA member libraries Sign up for a webinar or watch a training video.
  • Accessible formats offered by CELA
  • Compatible devices information

What happens when you register a patron

  • We send a welcome email to the patron and/or their designate if an email address is provided.
  • If no email address is provided, we send a welcome message by Direct to Player.
  • If Direct to Player service was selected, we send two popular books to get the patron started. New patrons should call us at 1-855-655-2273 to set up automatic selection service, or they can log in to choose their own books.
  • If braille or printbraille is selected, we will call the patron to set up service.

FAQ

Which devices can I use to read books and magazines from CELA?

Answer: CELA books and magazines work with many popular accessible reading devices and apps. Find out more on ourCompatible devices and formats page.

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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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CELA welcomes all feedback and suggestions:

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Contact Us

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

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