CELA User Advisory Group Application Form
The purpose of the User Advisory Group is to provide the CELA staff and board information and insight from users and potential users of our services. The Group will be provided with the opportunity to aid in strengthening CELA services and to inform the strategic and technological direction of the organization.
Appointments to the Advisory Group is for a two year term.
Criteria for serving on the group include:
Willingness and ability to commit to the necessary time and effort required to contribute meaningfully to the group;
Commitment and interest in the future of CELA services, with that interest informed by a balanced local and regional perspective;
Skills and experience related to previous work with community-based and/or cultural or library projects
1.
Name:
2.
Email:
3.
Province or Territory:
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
New Brunswick
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Yukon
4.
Age category (select one):
18 and under
19 - 34
35 - 49
50 - 64
65 and above
5.
Which of the following disabilities affect your ability to read conventional print (select all that apply)?
Visual
Learning
Physical
Prefer not to say
6.
Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about technology (select one)?
I can’t imagine life without it
It’s part of my daily life
It's occasionally useful
No thank you, not for me (And that’s OK! Your voice is important to our service)
7.
Select the devices you are comfortable using (select all that apply):
Computer or laptop
Tablet, e.g. iPad
Smart phone
Dedicated DAISY device
Braille display
Other (please specify)
8.
What adaptive technology tools do you use to access reading materials (select all that apply)?
Screen magnification
Text to Speech
Reading enhancement software
Other (please specify)
9.
Are you currently using CELA service (select one)? Please note: All CNIB Library clients are now CELA users
Yes
No
Not sure
10.
If you use the CELA website, for what purposes (select all that apply)?
Search the catalogue for books
Order books and manage holds
Download books and/or magazines
Look for recommended reading
Read newspapers
Other (please specify)
11.
Do you use Bookshare (select one)?
Never
Rarely
Occasionally
Regularly
Other (please specify)
12.
Please provide a short statement on why you are interested in joining this group.
13.
Are there specific topics you would like discussed?
Thank you for applying to be part of CELA’s User Advisory Group. Your application will be forwarded to staff and we will be in touch with you soon. Please select the Done button below to complete the form.
