CNIB Digital Library
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Introduction
The CNIB Digital Library is an online service where you can search the collection, select books or other materials, read right online or have items delivered to you in the mail.
It is designed specially for use with adaptive technology such as screen readers and magnification software. You can also select different colour contrasts, as some people prefer white text on a black background.
There are thousands of great books, newspapers and magazines in a range of formats: audio, electronic text and electronic braille. In addition to online editions of our circulating books, there are thousands of titles that are only available online. Our NetLibrary service is a perfect example. NetLibrary offers access to thousands of books in electronic text and audio. The books in electronic text include current business, self-help, language and computer books. The audio books are from one of the world's largest commercial audio publisher - Recorded Books - and feature the latest bestsellers by Stephen King, Danielle Steele and more.
Research Tools
If you are a student (or just curious about life), there are also some great research tools. Here are some highlights:
- Britannica Online - more than just the Encyclopedia Britannica, Britannica Online allows you to search for journal and magazine articles, websites, quotations and the Merriam-Webster dictionary and thesaurus - all at the same time! English sources only.
- Canadian Reference Centre - a searchable database of full text Canadian and international magazines, newspapers and reference books. Updated daily. English and French sources.
- Repère - a searchable database of citations and full text Canadian and international magazine articles. French sources only.
- Health Source - a searchable database of consumer health information, providing information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. English sources only.
- Grove Music Online - Grove Music Online comprises the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, The New Grove Dictionary of Opera and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz. Includes sound clips. English sources only.
- Oxford English Dictionary (OED) - the pre-eminent historical dictionary of the English language, the OED traces the meaning, history and pronunciation of words through quotations from a wide range of sources across the English-speaking world. English sources only.
Special Features
- Kids' Stuff: If you are between the ages of six and 14, you can access special features such as chat, games and homework help through the Children's Discovery Portal.
Not a Member?
If you are not registered with the CNIB Digital Library, you can still browse the Digital Library as a guest from the login page. As a guest, you can search the library catalogue but cannot access the content or specialized features.
If you are a teacher, caregiver or member librarian of our CNIB Library Partners Program, you may be eligible for temporary access to some features of the CNIB Digital Library for the sole purpose of training a registered user. Please contact the CNIB Library for further information at any time toll free at 1-800-268-8818 or e-mail at reader.services@cnib.ca.
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