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 Professional Development Opportunities for Library Staff!

Check out these upcoming webinars hosted by Courthouse Libraries: Know Your Rights: A Primer for Advocates & Service Providers When: November 19, 2019, 12:30 - 1:30 Register here: https:/...

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Webinar: How to field family law questions with JP Boyd on Family Law (Oct. 29, 2019)

For public librarians, this half-hour webinar features updates to family law and how the publication JP Boyd on Family Law (2019) can help patrons with family law topics including separation, divorce,...

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Community Legal Information Workshops at Public Libraries

Public Librarians, Community Advocates and Service Providers: LawMatters is working together with BC libraries to host free community legal information workshops to improve community access to...

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Deadline for 60's Scoop applications is August 30th!

Find out if there is someone in your community that can help with the application process here: http://scoop.wordpress2.vcn.bc.ca Realizing that people living outside the Lower Mainland were st...

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Free Public Webinars for Personal Planning in October

Nidus: The Personal Planning Resource Centre is offering free public webinars in October covering the important topic of personal planning (living persons who may need representation due to illness, d...

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