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[[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki, where they can also be printed and downloaded. They are free to download and share with British Columbians who seek reliable, up-to-date information to address legal problems or learn about the law. [[Courthouse Libraries BC]] launched Clicklaw Wikibooks in 2012, and the program relies on the guidance of our [[:Category:Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee|Advisory Committee]], which includes contributor organizations and other stakeholders from the legal and library community. | [[Clicklaw Wikibooks]] are collaboratively developed, plain language legal publications that are published and kept up-to-date on a wiki, where they can also be printed and downloaded. They are free to download and share with British Columbians who seek reliable, up-to-date information to address legal problems or learn about the law. [[Courthouse Libraries BC]] launched Clicklaw Wikibooks in 2012, and the program relies on the guidance of our [[:Category:Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee|Advisory Committee]], which includes contributor organizations and other stakeholders from the legal and library community. | ||
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*affordable to produce and maintain. | *affordable to produce and maintain. | ||
A significant factor in determining whether a printed legal resource is ''accessible'' is whether it is publicly available in libraries. For this reason, we work closely with public libraries through the [ | A significant factor in determining whether a printed legal resource is ''accessible'' is whether it is publicly available in libraries. For this reason, we work closely with public libraries through the [https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/connect-collaborate/lawmatters LawMatters program]. | ||
Clicklaw Wikibooks help solve two central challenges with publishing legal information: | Clicklaw Wikibooks help solve two central challenges with publishing legal information: | ||
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#'''It's hard to offer multiple formats of a resource''' An up-to-date website can be excellent, but rarely is it also available in print or to read offline—and there are many for whom computers or the internet are simply not accessible. On the other hand, information in purely printed form is comparatively costly to produce and share, and it does not get spread as quickly or as widely as internet-based forms. Clicklaw Wikibooks lets authors and law-related non-profit organizations edit their content in a single place. Meanwhile the platform automatically generates multiple formats. PDF and EPUB files are generated for printing or off-line reading, and users can order the book by mail at the cost of print-on-demand. | #'''It's hard to offer multiple formats of a resource''' An up-to-date website can be excellent, but rarely is it also available in print or to read offline—and there are many for whom computers or the internet are simply not accessible. On the other hand, information in purely printed form is comparatively costly to produce and share, and it does not get spread as quickly or as widely as internet-based forms. Clicklaw Wikibooks lets authors and law-related non-profit organizations edit their content in a single place. Meanwhile the platform automatically generates multiple formats. PDF and EPUB files are generated for printing or off-line reading, and users can order the book by mail at the cost of print-on-demand. | ||
For more on Clicklaw Wikibooks, see the [[Clicklaw Wikibooks | For more on Clicklaw Wikibooks, see the [[:Category:Clicklaw Wikibooks Guides|Clicklaw Wikibooks Guides]]. | ||
==Using Clicklaw Wikibooks== | ==Using Clicklaw Wikibooks== | ||
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The specific goals adopted by the [[:Category:Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee|Advisory Committee]] include ''user-centric'' goals, ''contributor-centric'' goals, and goals around ''efficiency and sustainability'': | The specific goals adopted by the [[:Category:Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee|Advisory Committee]] include ''user-centric'' goals, ''contributor-centric'' goals, and goals around ''efficiency and sustainability'': | ||
'''User-centric''' | |||
*Plain language legal information for a public audience | *Plain language legal information for a public audience | ||
*Maximum accessibility (barriers: regional, language, literacy, disability, technology, age) | *Maximum accessibility (barriers: regional, language, literacy, disability, technology, age) | ||
*Familiar and simple for end-users to use | *Familiar and simple for end-users to use | ||
'''Contributor-centric''' | |||
*Strong multiple format export (print and digital) from single source | *Strong multiple format export (print and digital) from single source | ||
*Simple for editors and content partners to use | *Simple for editors and content partners to use | ||
*Develop and foster a skilled community of legal content volunteers who can work on more than one project | *Develop and foster a skilled community of legal content volunteers who can work on more than one project | ||
'''Efficient & sustainable''' | |||
* Easy to administer | * Easy to administer | ||
* Works for most PLEI publishing needs, most of the time | * Works for most PLEI publishing needs, most of the time | ||
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* Achieve economies of scale and progressive affordability | * Achieve economies of scale and progressive affordability | ||
* Free, open source and open license | * Free, open source and open license | ||
==Governance== | ==Governance== | ||
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==Selection criteria== | ==Selection criteria== | ||
When considering new titles to add to the [[Contents|Clicklaw Wikibooks collection]], the [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee]] considers the same [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/content/guidelines content criteria guidelines] as Clicklaw, [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca www.clicklaw.bc.ca], our sister website. | When considering new titles to add to the [[Contents|Clicklaw Wikibooks collection]], the [[:Category:Clicklaw_Wikibooks_Advisory_Committee|Clicklaw Wikibooks Advisory Committee]] considers the same [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/content/guidelines content criteria guidelines] as Clicklaw, [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca www.clicklaw.bc.ca], our sister website. | ||
==About the wiki platform== | ==About the wiki platform== | ||
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==List of Clicklaw Wikibooks== | ==List of Clicklaw Wikibooks== | ||
There are currently {{NUMBEROFPAGES}} legal information and supporting pages hosted on Clicklaw Wikibooks. | There are currently {{NUMBEROFPAGES}} legal information and supporting pages hosted on Clicklaw Wikibooks. | ||
See the [[Contents|full list of Clicklaw Wikibook titles]]. | |||
==Donation== | |||
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