The 2025 #GGBooks winners have been announced! It has been a pleasure collaborating with the Canada Council for the Arts to present the 2025 winners and nominees in accessible formats. You can read more about the winners below: English: buff.ly/FJPNPN1 French: buff.ly/MqhuQ6P

The First Nation Communities READ 2025-2026 winners have been announced! The winning titles in the Children’s and Young Adult/Adult categories were selected by a jury of Indigenous librarians from across Ontario. Read more about the winners here: nnels.ca/news/first-n...

It’s #ClimateActionWeek! Shoutout to #BCLibrariesCoop members participating: 🎬 Bowen Island PL - Climate Action Movie Night ✏️ Langara College Library - Make a Zine 🚲 Vancouver PL(South Hill) - Eco-Voyage workshop 📚 West Van Memorial Library - Climate Action booklist Join an event close to you!

The winners of the BC and Yukon Book Prizes are available in accessible formats at NNELS! The West Coast Book Prize Society is excited to reveal the winners of the 41st annual BC and Yukon Book Prizes, awarded to BC and Yukon authors, illustrators, and publishers. Read more: nnels.ca/news/bc-and-...

Happy Halloween! In celebration of the spooky season, our #GuideFriday this week features two resources with tips on creating an accessible trick-or-treat experience for everyone. Treat Accessibility: www.treataccessibly.com/how-to Rick Hansen Foundation: www.rickhansen.com/news-stories...

Let’s discover what’s #NewInNNELS this week! We’ve got three paranormal romance audiobook titles by Barbra Erskine, just in time for spooky season. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

Happy #GuideFriday! This week, we’re highlighting the report "Improving Braille Availability in Canadian Public Libraries" by Michelle Creedy, Holly Hoffman, Kerry Kijewski, Marcia Yale, and Mary Ellen Gabias. Read the report at NNELS: nnels.ca/braillestudy

Let’s discover what’s #NewInNNELS! We’ve got some powerful and thought-provoking non-fiction ebooks for you this week. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

October 17th is Canadian Library Workers Day! For this week’s #GuideFriday, we have resources from AccessibleLibraries.ca to support library workers in making their libraries accessible to everyone, including staff.

Due to Canada Post job action, NNELS' Embossed Braille Service & hardcopy braille from the Distributed Braille Collection are experiencing delays. Electronic formats are always available at nnels.ca #Accessibility #Braille

It’s #GuideFriday! This week, we’re highlighting “Tips to Deliver Successful, Accessible, and Functional Webinars to the Deafblind community Using Zoom” by Caroline Cohoon from CNIB’s Deafblind Community Services, to create an inclusive virtual environments:

The Giller Prize Shortlist has been announced! NNELS is excited to share that the shortlisted titles are available in accessible formats for readers with print disabilities. You can learn more about the shortlisted titles here: nnels.ca/news/The-Gil...

It’s time to learn what’s #NewInNNELS! We have some interesting non-fiction ebooks for you this week. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS this week! We have some fantastic thrillers and detective stories to get cozy with this fall. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

It’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and NNELS honours Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. Our collection has accessible versions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports and other essential works, ensuring everyone can learn, reflect, and act.

Due to Canada Post job action, NNELS' Embossed Braille Service & hardcopy braille from the Distributed Braille Collection are paused & may be delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Electronic formats are still available: nnels.ca #Accessibility #Braille

Happy #GuideFriday! This week, we have “The Central Role of Accessibility Leaders in Publishing” by Inclusive Publishing. This article discusses how accessibility leaders in the publishing industry help ensure content meets the needs of a broader audience: inclusivepublishing.org/blog/the-cen...

We were honoured to be recognized at the Untapped Workplace Inclusion Awards! Thank you to Open Door Group for hosting this event and for shining a spotlight on workplace accessibility and equity. #WorkplaceInclusion #Accessibility #CoopNews @nnelsca.bsky.social

@nnelsca.bsky.social offers a new embossed braille service for readers & libraries nationwide, thanks to a partnership with CELA & support from the Government of Canada’s Equitable Access to Reading Program. Riane LaPaire, NNELS Braille Coordinator, shares more: bc.libraries.coop/news/expandi...

Let's learn what’s #NewInNNELS this Week! We have added some great Canadian fiction titles to our collection that you may be interested in exploring. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

Happy #GuideFriday! This week, we are highlighting the Canadian version of the report “Getting Started: Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty for persons with print disabilities, A practical guide for librarians,” by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions.

#NewInNNELS this week has some non-fiction ebook titles for you to explore! From memoirs to cookbooks, there are a lot of great non-fiction titles at NNELS. Click on the links below, or visit the recently added collection at NNELS: nnels.ca/recently-added

The “Accessible Content: A Guide to the Canadian Copyright Act on Searching for Accessible Formats and Producing and Distributing Alternate Formats” report is available at NNELS! This is a practical resource on best practices for creating & sharing accessible formats: nnels.ca/items/access...

It’s #GuideFriday! This week, we’re sharing the “Parents’ Back-to-School Planning Guides” by Canadian Assistive Technology. They cover topics like challenges, planning strategies, and assistive technologies for children with visual, mobility, and learning disabilities: canasstech.com/pages/parent...

Here's what’s #NewInNNELS this week! We have some great new fiction and non-fiction audiobook titles for you to listen to in the NNELS catalogue. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection on the NNELS website: nnels.ca/recently-added

NNELS is hiring! NNELS is seeking a Product Lead to manage the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of the NNELS service platform. This is a full-time position, with a start date of October 2025. The application deadline is September 14, 2025. Learn more here:

NNELS congratulates the winners of the 2025 Accessible Books Consortium International Excellence Awards: Publisher Award: DADO Editorial Sensorial (Colombia) Initiative Award: APACE Project (European Union) Learn more: www.accessiblebooksconsortium.org/w/news/2025/...

NNELS is at the SaskAbilities Shaping Inclusive Communities Conference today! Stop by the NNELS booth to chat with us, learn more about accessible reading, and explore the resources we offer. For more information about the conference, visit: 75.saskabilities.ca/conference/

NNELS is attending the SaskAbilities Shaping Inclusive Communities Conference this September 5th and 6th! Come chat with us about accessibility, inclusive library services, and the NNELS resources for readers with print disabilities. For more information, visit: 75.saskabilities.ca/conference/

Happy Wednesday! For #NewInNNELS this week, we're highlighting juvenile fiction titles perfect for students heading back to school. Explore the collection by clicking the links below or visiting the recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

It’s #GuideFriday! This week, explore Fondazione LIA’s “Tools for Born Accessible Publishing,” a live Trello board showcasing scripts and plug-ins to help you create accessible EPUB, PDF, DOCX, and PPTX files. Check it out here: www.fondazionelia.org/en/resources...

We're currently hiring for the following remote positions: - Operations Manager - Product Lead - Accessibility Experts - Audiobook Assistant Please find more information on the individual roles & how to apply here: bc.libraries.coop/about/job-po... #hiring @nnelsca.bsky.social #accessibility

NNELS is excited to be part of the SaskAbilities Shaping Inclusive Communities Conference on September 5–6! Connect with us to discover accessible reading options and learn how NNELS supports inclusive library services across Canada. For more info: 75.saskabilities.ca/conference/ #SaskAbilities

We have some great #NewInNNELS titles for you this week! Check out these non-fiction eBooks (available in EPUB and DOC formats) that feature true crime, cooking, and autobiographies. Click on the links below or visit our recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

NNELS is hiring! NNELS is seeking a Product Lead to manage the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of the NNELS service platform. The role is a full-time continuing position, with an anticipated start date of October 2025. Discover more on the NNELS website: nnels.ca/nnels-produc...

The next NNELS Newsletter is on the way! This issue highlights fantastic accessible books for readers with print disabilities, upcoming NNELS webinars for library staff, and exciting job opportunities to join our team. Subscribe today: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/F...

Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS this week! We have added three books in the Madeline Maclin series by Jane Tesh, but for your enjoyment, here are the first five books in this funny and entertaining series. Click on the links below or visit our recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

It's #GuideFriday! We're featuring the article “The Cost of Inaccessibility” by Inclusive Publishing. Discover why publishing inaccessible content can harm your organization by exploring legal considerations, the business case, and the impact on your brand: inclusivepublishing.org/blog/the-cos...

New webinar alert! Library staff can support braille readers in many ways. Join NNELS on August 26 at 10:00 am Pacific/ 1:00 pm Eastern to learn more about braille and braille displays, braille in the NNELS collection, the distributed braille collection, and more: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Wednesday means it’s time to discover what’s #NewInNNELS this week! We have some fantastic non-fiction titles, including three excellent memoirs and a cookbook to help you plan your big and small gatherings. Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

It’s #GuideFriday! This week, we're highlighting the WAVE by WebAIM digital tools, which can help you improve your website’s accessibility. The tools include a browser extension, API and Testing Engine, and the creation of an Accessibility Impact (AIM) Report. Explore them here: wave.webaim.org

Let’s find out what’s #NewInNNELS this week! We’ve recently added a few fiction titles to our collection that would make great summer reads. Click on the links below or visit the new book collection: nnels.ca/recently-added

NNELS is hiring an Audiobook Assistant! We are seeking a full-time Audiobook Assistant to support audiobook production at NNELS. The Audiobook Assistant will assist directly with audio editing, AI narration, and quality control. The full job description is here: nnels.ca/nnels-audiob...

Are you interested in learning more about the Accessibility Legislation in Canada and your province? This week’s #GuideFriday resources are a great starting point to understand what’s required by your organisation or the organisations that serve your communities. Check out the links below:

Let’s explore what’s #NewInNNELS this week - from a historical bottle of wine to tricks and tricks from the knitting community, we have some great reads for you! Click on the links below or visit the recently added collection at NNELS: nnels.ca/recently-added

The BC Libraries Cooperative, NNELS’ service provider, has partnered with the Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia (Books BC) to launch the Read Local BC eBookshelf. This curated digital collection features 650 ebooks published in BC from 17 local publishers.

It’s #GuideFriday at NNELS! This week, we have a resource on making the emails you send accessible for people with print disabilities. Learn more about how to structure your emails and signatures with the “Email Accessibility Checklist” at Accessible Libraries:

Happy Wednesday! The #NewInNNELS titles this week are non-fiction books covering a range of topics – from Alberta ghost stories to healing through traditional teachings and memoirs in between. Click on the links below or visit the recently added titles collection at NNELS: nnels.ca/recently-added

We’re delighted to support expanded access to braille across Canada, thanks to our cost-sharing partnership with CELA. This collaboration puts embossed braille into the hands of NNELS readers and on the shelves of libraries, while also supporting CELA’s braille services: nnels.ca/embossed-bra...

NNELS and CELA met with @lesliechurch.bsky.social, Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Persons with Disabilities). We appreciated the opportunity to discuss accessible reading with her.