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Accessibility: Celia

Sign Up for Celia’s services

If you have a print-disability and need accessible media, you can contact Oulu University Library to register for Celia’s services. Most books provided by Celia are in Finnish, but books in English are also available. 

How to register

Registering as a Celia customer and using Celia services starts with an introductory interview and user info in the library. Providing Proof of Disability documentation is not necessary. We recommend booking an appointment for registration in advance. Please contact the library by e-mail: kirjasto@oulu.fi

If the course book you need is unavailable in Celianet

  • If the book you need is unavailable in an accessible format, Celia's selection or in Oulu University Library, please contact the library by e-mail: kirjasto@oulu.fi
  • Please include your personal details along with basic information (name, author(s), year of publication) about the book you would like to have in an accessible format in Celianet.
  • Please note that the standard production time for a course book is three months.

Further information about acquisition requests here: Accessibility Library Celia offers accessible textbooks for higher education and open university.

 

Difficulties in reading

Accessibility Library Celia is a national center for accessible literature and publishing in Finland. Celia produces and distributes literature in accessible formats. The services are free of charge to library customers.

Celia talking books are available to those who have difficulties in reading ordinary books due to, for example, dyslexia, learning disability, illness or injury. Poor language skills is not a valid basis for Celia customership.

How to listen to Celia books

You can listen to Celia books with a computer or a mobile device. Books can be downloaded, or they can be streamed in Celianet or Pratsam Reader mobile app.

Listening to talking books in the app or your browswer

Accessibility in the library

Oulu University Library aims to provide accessible services and premises. Kindly let us know if you have encountered problems with accessibility in the library. 

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