LawMatters is pleased to partner once again with Legal Services Society (LSS) to bring you this updated kit.
The purpose of the kit is to promote handouts in legal displays for public libraries in a way that makes it easier for busy library staff to manage. Legal handouts can offer another access point for patrons: access to print information they can take away for themselves.
The order form includes titles, subjects, dimensions, and currency dates - plus they are grouped together into a 'Basic Kit' and subject specific add-ons, making it easy to order! Multilingual options are also listed - you need only check off which ones you would like.
Basic Kit includes freebies on:
- General Legal Aid
- Aboriginal Law
- Family Law
- Family Violence
- Benefits & Welfare
Specialized add-ons include:
- Aboriginal Law
- Abuse & Family Violence
- Family Law
- Immigration
- Resources in languages other than English
Download the order form here, or find it under "Resources for Librarians" on the LawMatters website.
You can send your filled-out form to lawmatters@courthouselibrary.ca or publications@lss.bc.ca and you selected materials will be sent directly to your library.
Please note that this is for public libraries only. Currently this kit includes LSS publications. You can add other publications (from People’s Law School, for example) to your Starter Display or re-stock titles from Crown Publications.
No matter your library size or budget, give a legal display a try! Thanks to Maple Ridge Public Library for sharing pics of their displays - they look great!
Feel free to get in touch with any questions you may have. LawMatters and LSS welcome your feedback as it helps us shape future resources and services. Please let us know your thoughts and experiences!