Cataloguing

MARC records are normally sent to the library via email at the same time your deposit collection is issued. Many libraries choose to catalogue their deposit collections to make them easily searchable by library patrons. The MARC records will be emailed to the primary email address in your deposit account.

Displaying your DAISY deposit collection

Many libraries find that it is preferable to make the DAISY deposit collection more visible at the library, rather than keeping the CDs in a box or behind the desk. Displaying the collection on shelves in DVD-style cases or other packaging can make it easier for patrons visiting the library to browse the collection and may help to increase your circulation statistics.

Circulation

Circulation of deposit material is restricted to patrons with print disabilities. In accordance with Section 32 of Canada's Copyright Act qualifying print disabilities include visual, physical or learning disabilities that prevent a person from reading print. While users must have a print disability, they do not need to be registered with CELA to borrow from your deposit collection.

It is up to libraries to make decisions regarding the purchase and circulation of accessible technology such as DAISY players.

Note: CDs from CELA no longer include barcodes.

Lost and damaged CDs

CELA will not charge libraries for lost or damaged CDs.

Statistics

After July 31, 2025, we no longer require your deposit collection statistics.

Return

CDs in the deposit collection are on long-term loan to libraries and remain the property of the CELA. When your library no longer requires certain deposit titles for your collection, please return the items to CELA for check-in and recycling. CELA's CDs are mailed under Canada Post's Literature for the Blind service. Please indicate "LITERATURE FOR THE BLIND" in the upper right-hand corner (where you would normally put a stamp) on the packaging to avoid mailing charges. Send to:

Centre for Equitable Library Access
1929 Bayview Ave
Toronto, ON
M4G 3E8

Packaging and promotions

We send CDs in a stack without any packaging so you can choose the storage or packaging option that works for your library.
Many libraries place the CDs in DVD-type cases.  We have provided templates for inserts for DVD-type cases below.

• English DVD case insert (Word) for your deposit collection DAISY CDs.
• French DVD case insert (Word) for your deposit collection DAISY CDs.

CELA offers support for community outreach and promoting your accessible collections and services, including free printed promotional materials, templates and content for social media and websites. 

Outreach toolkit

For more information, please contact us.