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BCLA is offering a free 3-part virtual training series that highlights practical resources and tools related to intellectual freedom, including public challenges to library collections and library pro...
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Back in February, LawMatters and British Columbia Library Association asked you to share your experiences with book and programming challenges in your libraries. Based on this feedback, BCLA is offeri...
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When patrons ask you for a resource to help them resolve a legal problem, the Clicklaw website might be one of the first places you suggest they explore for help. After all, it contains resources for...
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Many free legal help programs have financial eligibility criteria, which can make it difficult for those with modest or middle incomes to access legal help if they cannot afford to retain a lawyer. Fo...
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A power of attorney is a legal document that gives a person (the attorney) the power to make financial and legal decisions for you. A power of attorney can be quite flexible, allowing the person creat...
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