Centre for Equitable Library Access
NEMI Public Library offers access to a collection of over 700,000 books, magazines, newspapers in a choice of accessible formats for people with a print disability through the Centre for Equitable Library Access.
- Enjoy a full range of subjects, genres, classics and award winners
- Select from favourites for kids, teens, and adults
- Stay up to date with 50 newspapers and 150 magazines
- Choose your preferred format: audio, e-text or braille.
- Download books or receive home delivery by mail
Eligibility
Access to the CELA collection is available to people who are unable to read conventional print due to a disability, which includes:
- Learning disability: an impairment relating to comprehension of print
- Physical disability: the inability to hold or manipulate a book
- Visual disability: severe or total impairment of sight or the inability to focus or move one’s eyes.
How to sign up for CELA
- You must have a valid NEMI Public Library card. If you don’t have a valid NEMI Public Library card find out how you can get one here.
- With a valid NEMI library card, you may contact us and a staff member will fill out the online registration form with you. Alternatively, you can fill out the form yourself.
Access to the collection is offered in a number of ways
- Download books to your computer or mobile device, such as a smart phone or tablet.
- Download books to a DAISY player over a wireless connection without using a computer.
- Receive audio CDs, Braille, or described movies by mail directly to your home.
For more information on CELA’s services, contact NEMI Public Library or visit their website: www.celalibrary.ca.