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CELA Newsletters

Open Book

A monthly newsletter from CELA featuring recommended books, service updates, news on accessible reading and more. Open Book is published in French as Livre ouvert.



Open Book back issues

Open Book for Libraries

A monthly newsletter for public library staff in CELA member libraries, including popular new titles, books to support reading programs and awards, service tips and training opportunities to improve accessible library services. Open Book for libraries is published in French as Livre ouvert pour bibliothèques.



Open Book for Libraries back issues

The Library Page

An occasional newsletter for public library staff in CELA member libraries, designed to give you quick access to new resources, programs and services offered by CELA. The Library Page is published in French as Sur les rayons.

 


The Library Page back issues

Open Book for Educators

An occasional newsletter for educators using CELA, featuring recommended books and news on accessible reading and tips for educators. Open Book for educators is published in French as Livre ouvert pour enseignants.



Open Book for Educators back issues

Braille Books Acquired

This quarterly newsletter contains a list of Braille books recently acquired by the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA).



Braille Books Acquired back issues

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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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