Accessibility
The Guelph Public Library is committed to providing our community with accessible programs, services and collections. We strive to ensure that the library and its resources are available to everyone.
Accessibility Services
The Guelph Public Library has resources and staff to assist you. Find out more about our Accessibility Services.
Accessible Collections
We have the following accessible formats:
- Large print books
- Audiobooks
- DAISY format audiobooks from the CELA Library (Centre for Equitable Library Access)
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Closed-captioned video
Accessible Junior Collections
We offer the following accessible formats and materials for children and teens:
- Dyslexie font chapter books
- Decodable books
- Large print
- Graphic novels
- eBooks and eAudiobooks
- Wonderbooks/audio books
- DAISY format audiobooks from the CELA Library (Centre for Equitable Library Access)
- Board games
- Wordless books
- Resources for parents
Assistive Technology
We have a number of assistive devices available for you:
- DAISY players
- Envoy Connect audiobook player. Download CELA audiobooks onto the Envoy Connect with CELA Connect Software or request download assistance with our Tech Help service.
- Optelec ClearView C Speech - video magnifier with audio text-to-speech for in-library use
- Portable desktop video magnifier for in-library use
- Handheld video magnifiers at all library locations
- Trackball Mouse
Compliance
Further information on Library accessibility is available in the following service, policy, and procedure documents.
- Board Accessibility Policy
- City of Guelph Corporate Accessibility Policy
- City of Guelph Multi-Year Corporate Accessibility Plan
- City of Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- Guelph Public Library Accessibility Compliance Report 2017
Print copies of the above are available by request to Human Resources.
Availability of documents in accessible formats
Alternate formats are available upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act by contacting Library Communications at 519-824-6220 extension 239 or by email. You may also submit the Alternative Formats and Communication Supports Request Form. We will work together with you to best meet your needs as soon as possible.
Feedback
Feedback can be provided:
- In person - all locations have suggestion boxes
- By e-mail - via Contact Us
- By telephone - call 519-824-6220
- By mail - please use the following address:
CEO
Guelph Public Library
100 Norfolk Street
Guelph, ON N1H 4J6
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