Alberta law libraries: an overview.

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Alberta Law Libraries (ALL) is a network of law libraries across the province existing to provide research support and information services to the legal community (including the Judiciary, Members of the Bar, Crown Prosecutors and Justice Department employees), self represented litigants and all Albertans. Eleven of our courthouse libraries are open to the public during regular courthouse hours.

In our libraries you will find resources to help you research legal issues. We have primary (the law) and secondary (commentary) resources in both print and electronic formats. This collection is available to all Albertans for use in the library.

Why would I go to the law library?

Good question! Let's say that you have been dismissed by your employer in a way that you think is improper. In the library, you can find laws that regulate employment, books and articles on wrongful dismissal, and decisions by the courts on issues similar to yours. In addition to the information resources we offer, you...