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Centre for Equitable Library Access
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Webinars and teleconferences

Training for library staff

An open laptop on a desk displays the CELA logo. Beside it, a hand holds a pen poised over a notebook.CELA is a public library service offered in most libraries in Canada and provides a collection of reading materials in multiple formats for people with print disabilities. Public libraries play an essential role in ensuring that the approximately 3 million people living in Canada who cannot read regular print due to a learning, physical, or visual disability are able to access published materials in the format of their choice. CELA supports public library staff in fostering accessiblity in all aspects of service. Our webinars provide direct training for library staff to support their users with print disabilities.

Our webinars, presented on Zoom, are designed to meet the training needs of public library services at all levels.  

Register for a webinar

To register for a live training session on Zoom, select the link with the webinar date and time and complete the registration form. (You will need to adjust the times for your region - all times given on the website are in Eastern Time).

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We offer additional webinars for our patrons on our Webinars for You page. Library staff are welcome to register.

Watch a recording

Our webinars are recorded and you may find a full list of our webinar recordings to watch at any time. 

Follow a learning path

We offer learning paths designed to help library staff in different roles understand CELA services and provide it to patrons with print disabilities. Check them out on our Learning Paths for Libraries page.

More training opportunities

Library staff in Ontario can also follow the CELA Service in Ontario Public Libraries Certificate Course. Learn more on the Ontario Library Service website.

How to support library patrons to read CELA’s audiobooks and magazines: Transitioning from reading on CDs to other devices

In this 60 minute webinar, library staff will discover how to transition patrons with print disabilities from reading CELA’s audiobooks and magazines on CD, to a variety of players and apps. We will guide you through this change so you can continue to offer accessible reading materials through your library’s CELA account. You will learn: 

  • Which audiobook players and apps work with CELA audiobooks and magazines 
  • How to access CELA books and magazines onto library-owned devices 
  • How CELA can support book clubs and reading programs   
  • Where to find help, training and tutorials 

Select the session of your choice to register :

Tues. May 13: 2:00-3:00pm EDT

Tues. June 17: 1:00-2:00pm EDT

Mon, July 21: 2:00-3:00pm EDT

Wed, Aug 13: 3:00-4:00pm EDT

Wed, Sept 24: 2:00-3:00pm EDT

A recorded version of this webinar will be available on CELA's website for library staff who aren't able to attend scheduled webinars.

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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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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