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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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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Legal Resources for Seniors

Image from Government of Canada – National Seniors Day National Seniors Day started off the month of October – an occasion to celebrate older adults across Canada and the life-long contribution...

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