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September 6, 2009 09:59:55
Posted By ELLA
via Library Boy by Michel-Adrien on 8/12/09

 

The Legal Resource Centre (LRC) recently launched a new blog: Blogosaurus Lex (brilliant name, almost as brilliant as Library Boy!).

The LRC is the publisher of the magazine LawNow and of the legal information website Access to Justice Network.

It was registered as a charity in 1977 and its mandate is "to contribute to, advance and promote the legal knowledge and education of the people of Canada." It is based in Edmonton, Alberta.

According to the initial post on June 22, 2009, the blog will feature:

  • new happenings at the Legal Resource Centre (LRC)
  • community engagement with other public legal educators and sharing new resources and activities emerging in the field
  • LawNow – our magazine relating law to life
  • LRC library news including interesting frequently asked questions (and their corresponding answers!) as well as new purchases for the Garvie Reading Room
  • and other interesting stuff that appeals to us and that we hope might be of interest to you
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Categories: Continuing Education, Legal Publishing, education, current awareness, Legal Research
 
August 26, 2009 08:10:08
Posted By ELLA
Operating an Independent Information Based Business
A Practical Guide for Entrepreneurs – Edmonton
Are you wondering what it takes and what it is like to run your own business as an information professional? This day-long course provides a checklist and a systematic examination of the considerations, advantages, and challenges of operating as an independent and of the practical measures involved (business registration, banking, fee setting, contracts, etc). Attendees will discover and discuss the range of activities associated with gaining visibility, marketing, finding clients, selling a project, and producing the deliverables. The instructors, both owners of their own businesses, offer a realistic view of the rewards and realities along with their checklist.
Where: Faculty of Extension, Enterprise Square, 10230 Jasper Ave., Edmonton
When: Fri. Sept. 25, 2009, 9 AM to 5 PM
Fee: $295.00 
For complete details and registration, please visit:

Email: john.sinclair@ualberta.ca 
Phone: 780-492-2783
Fax: 780-492-8265

posted by Shaunna
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Categories: Continuing Education
 
July 30, 2009 11:14:49
Posted By ELLA

Martin Kratz "Current Issues in Copyright Law"

 

WHEN: Friday September 18, 12:00 PM
WHERE: Barristers Lounge, COST: $10 (includes lunch)
R.S.V.P.: By Sept. 15 to secretary@edmontonlawlibraries.ca

 

A reminder that ELLA's membership year also starts in September.

 
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Categories: Continuing Education, Members
 
July 30, 2009 07:39:50
Posted By ELLA
September 25, Ulla de Stricker and Pamela Casey will be in Edmonton presenting an Information Entrepreneurship course.  Follow this link for more information: http://plc.fis.utoronto.ca/coursedescription.asp?courseid=243

Key topics covered:
  • the pros and cons of independent work
  • personality traits that may support entrepreneurship or be a challenge
  • researching the potential market for the intended services
  • financial and legal aspects (price setting, contracts, sole proprietorship vs. incorporation)
  • the logistics of establishing and managing a business (registration, the home office, accounting)
  • techniques for marketing their services (website, networking, etc)
  • managing the client relationship
  • business ethics
Though the target audience is individuals who are considering the possibility of setting up an independent business, this course is a great option for anyone.
Cheers, Shaunna

 
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Categories: Continuing Education
 
June 10, 2009 02:04:15
Posted By ELLA

Ever wonder how those "plugged in" people find out what is going on?  Connie Crosby has a great post on her blog that outlines her strategy for keeping up with what is happening in her communities of interest.  Do you have other methods for keeping up your personal continuing education or current awareness?

Shaunna

 
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Categories: Continuing Education, current awareness