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  • Access to English and French newspapers, magazines and databases
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  • Magazines Help
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    • Access to English newspapers, magazines and databases

    To access the newspapers, magazines and databases you must be registered for CNIB Digital Library service. To register, please contact us. If you are already registered, this tip may help you find out your User Name or Password. Direct links to French-language newspapers, CNIB-recorded ODA magazines, e-text magazines such as Elle Québec and databases such as Repère, are only available if you have set your language preference to French. To change your language setting, go to Profile and Preferences.

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    Newspapers Help

    List of newspapers and schedule, by region and language

    The list is organized by region, then by language (English, French) within each region. This list is for information only. To access the newspapers, go back to the Newspapers, Magazines and Databases page.

    Only the current issue of each newspaper is available. Dailies are usually updated by 6 am but may sometimes be delivered to us late. If a particular daily has not been updated by 11 am EST, please contact us.

    Problems accessing the newspapers? Read our FAQ on why the links to the newspapers might not be working.

    National

    English

    Eastern

    English
    French

    Ontario/Québec

    English
    French

    Western

    English

    Yukon / N.W.T.

    English

    International

    English
    French

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    Instructions for reading a newspaper

    Tutorial lessons are available to assist you in learning how to use the CNIB Digital Library Newspapers. The lessons teach you step by step how to access and read the newspapers. They also provide hands-on exercises for you to try on your own.

    Download the Tutorial Lessons in Word

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    Magazines Help

    Tips for finding ODA magazines

    In addition to using the shortcuts provided, it is possible to find all CNIB-recorded ODA magazines (English and French) by using either the Basic or Advanced Search in the CNIB Digital Library. Enter the term ‘ODA’ in the Title Search field. Please note that up to 4 issues of Maclean’s may be available as CNIB-recorded Online Digital Audio.

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    Tips for finding e-text magazines

     Some shortcuts for popular magazines are provided. To find more e-text magazines in both English and French, use the CNIB Digital Library Advanced Search function. Enter the phrase ‘online journals’ in the ‘exact phrase’ search box. Select ‘subject’ from the drop-down menu. Your results list should return well over 1,300 titles, from ‘USA Today Magazine,’ ‘Mothering’ and ‘Discover’ to the more eclectic ‘Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.’ Another way of finding magazines is to use the Publication Search available through EBSCOhost databases such as ‘Canadian Reference Centre.’ In the ‘Canadian Reference Centre,’ click on ‘Publications Search’ for a full listing of all the magazines in that database arranged alphabetically. Or, if you are looking for a specific magazine, type the title you are looking for into the ‘Find’ box. For example, you can follow this procedure to find the magazine Alberta Sweetgrass. You will be presented with a list of articles from this magazine, starting with the most recent issue. More tips on using EBSCOhost.

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    Tips for reading PDF magazine articles

     Some of the magazine articles available through EbscoHost are in PDF format. To read them, you should have the latest version of Adobe Reader. You can download Adobe Reader for free at www.adobe.com.

    Both Jaws and WindowEyes work within Adobe. There are no specific shortcut keys for Adobe.

    The accessibility of a PDF file depends on how the document was created and saved. If you have difficulty reading a PDF file with Adobe Reader, try converting it to a plain text document. To convert it, you will first need to send the article to yourself by e-mail. If the PDF in question was saved as an image it will not be accessible for screenreader users. More tips on using EBSCOhost.

    Instructions for E-mailing an Article from EbscoHost

    1. Find an article you would like to read and follow the linked article title to the PDF Full Text.
    2. At the top of the page you will find the following links: Result List, Refine Search, Citation, E-mail, Add to folder.
    3. Follow the E-MAIL link and insert the e-mail address where you would like the article sent. You can also enter a subject for the e-mail in an edit box and enter comments in an edit box. This may be particularly useful if you are sending multiple articles to yourself.
    4. Click on SEND. A pop-up e-mail confirmation box will appear. Select CONTINUE to close this box.
    5. The article you have selected will be sent as an attached PDF file to the e-mail address indicated.

      Instructions for Converting a PDF to Plain Text

    6. Open your e-mail and look for a message from ephost@epnet.com. The article should be attached to the message. Open the attachment in Adobe Reader. Under the file menu in Adobe Reader, choose SAVE TO TEXT and save the article in a format that you can open in Notepad or your word processing software.
    7. Please note that if the article includes graphics or tables, these may interfere with how the text of the article is saved.

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    Databases Help

    Database descriptions

    Britannica Online

    Includes the Enclyclopaedia Britannica and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus.

    Canadian Encyclopedia

    Includes Youth Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, Feature Articles and Maclean’s Magazine.

    Canadian Reference Centre

    Features Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books. Includes leading Canadian periodicals and international (U.S. and U.K.) periodicals in full text; full text reference books; full text biographies and an Image Collection.

    EBSCOhost

    Search one or more of the following: MasterFile Elite, Health Source, Middle Search Plus, Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, EBSCO Animals, Primary Search, and Canadian Reference Centre.

    Gage Canadian Dictionary

    From CANDU to Cancon, this Canadian dictionary offers Canadian spellings and meanings.

    Grove Music Online (now part of Oxford Music Online)

    Includes the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, the New Grove Dictionary of Opera, the New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, the Oxford Dictionary of Music and the Oxford Companion to Music.

    Health Source

    A rich collection of consumer health information, providing information on many health topics including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health. Health Source features searchable full text for nearly 150 journals.

    Kids Search

    Designed especially for youth in grades K-8, this database includes access to Middle Search Plus, Primary Search, EBSCO Animals and the Funk and Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia.

    MasterFile Elite

    This database provides full text for over a thousand general reference publications covering virtually every subject area of general interest. This database also includes 56 full text reference books.

    NetLibrary

    NetLibrary is an online supplier of audio and e-text books. The books include everything from the latest bestsellers to computer manuals. You can access NetLibrary books for free through the CNIB Digital Library.     Learn how to use NetLibrary.

    NoveList

    Includes the following Reader Advisory Tools to help you decide what you might like to read next: Annotated Book Lists, Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides for Adults and Young Adults, Book Talks for Children and Young Adults, and What We’re Reading.

    Oxford English Dictionary

    The authoritative guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of over half a million words, both present and past.

    Student Research Center

    Includes access to the Canadian Reference Centre, Middle Search Plus, Health Source, and the Columbia Encyclopedia.

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    Help with EBSCOhost interface

    If you use a screen reader, please note that you may need advanced navigation skills to use this product effectively. Help with the EBSCOhost interface is available from EBSCO:

    Using Access Keys to navigate EBSCOhost
    Selecting a Database Using JAWS 8.0
    Basic and Advanced Searching using JAWS 8.0
    Finding Search Results Using JAWS 8.0
    Searching and Browsing Publications using JAWS 8.0
    Using JAWS with PDF Files

    How to Use NetLibrary

    How do I start using NetLibrary?

    To use NetLibrary, you must first log in to the CNIB Digital Library and then create a NetLibrary account:
    1. Log in to the CNIB Digital Library at cnib.ca/cdl.
    2. Activate the NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES AND DATABASES link in the main navigation bar.
    3. Activate the NETLIBRARY link. The NetLibrary site will open.
    4. Activate the CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT link in the top navigation bar of the NetLibrary site. You should now be at the registration form. If you can’t find the CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT link, you need to adjust your Internet security settings. Read our FAQ on Internet security settings.
    5. Complete the Registration Form. You will need to pick a NetLibrary user name and password. To make things easier, you might simply re-use your CNIB Digital Library user name and password.
    6. Activate the SUBMIT button. A confirmation message should display saying that your NetLibrary account has been created.

    How do I find NetLibrary books?

    You can find NetLibrary audio and e-text books the same way you do any other book in the CNIB Digital Library.

    Use Search the Catalogue on the CNIB Digital Library Home Page or the Advanced Search to look for the title, author or subject you want. NetLibrary books will be included in your search results. You will know it is a NetLibrary book if the word NetLibrary follows the author’s name. For example: King, Stephen; NetLibrary Inc. Activate the READ ONLINE link to go to the book on the NetLibrary site.

    You can also use the search features on the NetLibrary site. We only recommend this option if you have advanced skills in navigating web sites with your adaptive technology. For help with this advanced option, read the Search Help page on the NetLibrary site. You must log in to NetLibrary to access this page.

    How many NetLibrary books can I check out and how long can I keep them?

    You can check out up to 6 NetLibrary audio books at a time. The borrowing period is either 7 or 21 days, depending on the book. The borrowing period will be indicated when you check out the book. One renewal is allowed. You cannot check audio books back in before the borrowing period expires. You may sometimes find that all the copies of a book are in use. Please check back later or select the REQUEST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THIS BOOK BECOMES AVAILABLE link.

    You can open as many NetLibrary e-text books as you want at the same time. However, keep in mind that only you can use a book while you have it open. If you keep an e-text book open for more than 15 minutes without using it, the system will automatically check it back in. As with audio books, you may find that a book is in use and you will have to check back later or request to be notified when it becomes available.

    Please note that these borrowing restrictions are set by NetLibrary, and the CNIB Library cannot change them.

    How do I read a NetLibrary audio book?

    You can download NetLibrary audio books to your computer and transfer them to selected portable listening devices. You cannot burn them to a CD.

    If you download a book, make sure to note the name and location of the file so you can find it again. If you forget where you saved a file, use the Search function in Windows Explorer to look for a word in the file name.

    For further information on supported portable listening devices and working with audio books read the FAQ for eAudiobooks on the NetLibrary site. You log in to NetLibrary to access this page.

    How do I read a NetLibrary e-text book?

    Many NetLibrary e-text books are in plain text and you can read them using your regular Internet browser. Read our Tips for Navigating Plain Text NetLibrary Books with JAWS.

    Some books, however, are in Portable Document Format (PDF). If it a book is in PDF you will find a link called ADOBE READER 4.0 OR HIGHER on the details page for the book in NetLibrary. Warning: NetLibrary e-text books in PDF are very difficult to navigate using a screen reader, even with advanced skills. This format is better suited for use with magnification software (where voice is not required). NetLibrary is aware of the issues and is working to improve accessibility. Read our Tips for Navigating PDF NetLibrary Books with JAWS.

    For general information, read the FAQ on Full-Text eContent on the NetLibrary site. You must log in to NetLibrary to access this page.

    Tips for Navigating Plain Text NetLibrary Books with JAWS
    1. Press m (lowercase) until you get to the E-Content Display Frame. Make sure it is the E-Content Display Frame and not the E-Content Display and Navigation Frame.
    2. Press CTRL+DOWN ARROW to read the text on the page.
    3. Press ] (right square bracket) to move to the next page.
    4. Press [ (left square bracket) to move back a page.

    To return to a specific page of a plain text book at a later date:

    1. Before logging out press a (lowercase) and take note of the current page number.
    2. When you return to the book press CTRL+HOME.
    3. Press INSERT+F5 and select the Page edit form field. Type the page number you left off on. Activate the GO button.
    Tips for Navigating PDF NetLibrary Books with JAWS
    1. Press Ctrl and Home to go to the top of the page.
    2. Press f (lowercase) seven times to move to the Next button within the Adobe navigation bar.
    3. Use the down arrow key as normal from this point to read the page.
    4. At the bottom of a page, press F (UPPERCASE) to move the JAWS form finder backwards.
    5. The Next button with be the first thing found since you're moving backwards and the Adobe Next button is the last item in the form.
    6. Press the Space Bar to activate.

    To return to the previous page:

    1. Press F (UPPERCASE) four times to move the JAWS form finder backward.
    2. This moves you to the Previous button within the Adobe navigation bar.
    3. Press the Space Bar to activate.

    When I have finished using the NetLibrary site, how do I get back to the CNIB Digital Library?

    If you activate the LOG OUT link in the top navigation bar of the NetLibrary site you will be taken to the NetLibrary login page. To return to the CNIB Digital Library go to     cnib.ca/cdl. You may need to log in again.

    Where can I get technical support for NetLibrary?

    We do not provide technical support. Please read our FAQ on product support.

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