BarTalk February 2004
Volume 16, Number 1

Needs assessment survey completed

The B.C. Courthouse Library Society (BCCLS) has completed a province-wide survey of users and potential users of courthouse library services. BCCLS contracted with Synovate, a research firm, to survey lawyers, articled students, other legal professionals, legal referring organizations, and public librarians, on BCCLS services and collections.

This survey will help BCCLS determine if it is positioned to meet the changing demand for legal information resources. Opinions on issues such as technology and electronic delivery of information versus print resources and physical collections are important in ensuring resources are managed effectively. Survey results will be used in reviewing and modifying BCCLS’ short and long-term plans.

Highlights from the survey will be published on the BCCLS Web site (www.bccls.bc.ca) in mid-February, and in an upcoming issue of BarTalk. BCCLS thanks all who participated in the survey for providing valuable input into their planning process.

Training and orientation sessions at courthouse libraries
In the fall of 2003, BCCLS staff visited courthouse libraries throughout B.C. to offer orientations on the new BCCLS Web site, new BCCLS web databases, and electronic resources available in courthouse libraries throughout B.C. The orientation and training sessions will begin again in the spring of 2004. Look for notices posted at bccls.bc.ca and at your local courthouse library, or call 604-660-2841 or 1-800-665-2570 for more information.

This article was published in the February 2004 issue of BarTalk and is subject to the copyright by the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, 2004, all rights reserved.