LawMatters, for public libraries

This blog is for anyone working in the field of public libraries interested in learning more about legal reference resources and services available in BC. LawMatters is a Courthouse Libraries BC outreach program supported by funding from Law Foundation of BC.

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Free Legal Services in BC: An overview of CLAS and APB programs

Interested in learning more about potential referral options for your patrons? Join us for this upcoming webinar! Courthouse Libraries is hosting the Community Legal Assistance Society and Access P...

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Happy 2021! A quick look back before we look ahead

We wanted to start the year off by highlighting one of the projects we’re most proud of accomplishing in 2020: our new set of Reference Tools! These online guides were created to supplement traini...

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COVID-19 Resources for British Columbians is moving!

Now that the realities of the pandemic are integrating more and more with everyday life, so too will content from the COVID-19 Resources for British Columbians wikibook be integrated into the Clicklaw...

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Ok, Maybe I Do Get Legal Questions at the Library ... Now What?

First, if you aren't sure you'd answer yes to the statement above, or if you missed our last post, take a look at I Don't Answer Legal Questions at the Library – it may help convince you. So, now w...

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I Don’t Answer Legal Questions at the Library

Public libraries are critical in providing fair and equitable access to quality information on a wide range of topics. Among many library services, including readers’ advisory, technology training, ch...

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