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.
Keep up with the latest news from LawMatters by signing up for email updates!
We strive to make the information posted accurate and current at the time of publication. Please check the publication date as some information may have changed since then.
2023 Retention and Weeding List & Guidelines
The 2023 update of the Retention and Weeding List is now available. This list includes all titles that have been recommended on the Law Books for Libraries lists from 2008 to 2022 and gives guidance a...
Read more
National Indigenous History Month: New titles to the LBL
June is National Indigenous History Month and is an opportunity to learn about the cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities. When we create the Law Books fo...
Read more
National AccessAbility Week
May 28 to June 3 marks National AccessAbility Week, a week which aims to celebrate and promote the inclusion and accessibility of all Canadians. We wanted to use today’s post to highlight some importa...
Read more
BC Floods Financial Assistance Available
We know many of your communities were and continue to be affected by flooding this spring. The BC government has now made Disaster Financial Assistance available to those affected by flooding events b...
Read more
Grant and Collection Development Webinar Reminder
Our webinar on LawMatter’s Grant and Collection Development Guides is coming up soon - make sure to register now if you are responsible for selecting and purchasing grant materials for your library!...
Read more