Alan Kilpatrick
alan-kilpatrick.bsky.social
Alan Kilpatrick
@alan-kilpatrick.bsky.social
Law Library Director. Dad. (He/Him/His) librarycanuck.com
Mark your calendars now for the next Canadian Association of Law Libraries Conference, taking place May 16–19, 2027, in the City of Bridges — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. #CALLACBD2027 @callacbd.bsky.social www.callacbd.ca/2027-Confere...
September 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Inscrivez sans tarder les dates du prochain Congrès de la CALL/ACBD à votre agenda : le 16 au 19 mai 2027 à Saskatoon, en Saskatchewan, connue sous le nom de « ville des ponts ». #CALLACBD2027
September 10, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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Mark your calendars now for the next Canadian Association of Law Libraries Conference, taking place May 16–19, 2027, in the City of Bridges — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. #CALLACBD2027
September 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
"At this early stage of AI adoption, it seems premature, if not dangerous, to eliminate the roles of a profession whose primary competency is assessing and working with complex legal information sources" John Papadopoulos, "Where Are the Law Librarians" on Slaw.ca: lnkd.in/g6FjU9ks
Slaw
Canada's online legal magazine
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August 31, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Librarians teach people to assess whether information is trustworthy. As misinformation/AI content grow, those skills matter more than ever. Cutting librarians has consequences and puts pressure on the justice system. @hjrosborough.bsky.social on The Legal Cost of Cutting Librarians lnkd.in/gkDavZxp
August 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
As people turn to the internet and GenAI for legal information, the challenge is not just access to tools, but knowing how to use them effectively. Legal information professionals and law librarians can help build the skills needed to find, evaluate, and use credible legal information.
Teaching Legal Research to Diverse Audiences: Practical Strategies and Sustainable Approaches: Panel Recap
By Alan Kilpatrick In today’s legal needs and information-seeking environment, members of the public with legal problems are turning to the internet and GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) t…
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July 20, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Very pleased to present "Teaching Legal Research to Diverse Audiences" alongside two great colleagues, Brenda Alm (@canlii.bsky.social) and Jennifer Walker (@ccla-abcc.bsky.social), at the 2026 @callacbd.bsky.social Conference in Moncton last week. lnkd.in/gabzszkt
May 29, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Grateful to attend the 2026 @callacbd.bsky.social Conference in Moncton. Reconnected w/ colleagues, met new people, and took part in professional development strengthening my legal info work. Looking ahead to 2027 Conf in Saskatoon as part of the planning committee, revealed with a Corner Gas skit!
May 28, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Thank you to the Saskatchewan Library Association (@sasklibrary.bsky.social) for hosting us at the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference. It was a pleasure connecting with library and information workers from across the province and sharing our legal information and referral assistance resources.
May 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Presenting "Supporting Safe Use of GenAI for Legal Information in Libraries" at the 2026 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference @sasklibrary.bsky.social tomorrow: sched.co/2Isze. Join me to explore practical tools for addressing emerging information literacy challenges in an evolving digital landscape.
May 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
I'm co-presenting "Teaching Legal Research to Diverse Audiences" at the 2026 @callacbd.bsky.social Conference with Brenda Alm (Manager, Partnerships and Content, @canlii.bsky.social ) and Jennifer Walker (Head librarian, @ccla-abcc.bsky.social): librarycanuck.com/2026/04/01/t...
April 1, 2026 at 10:53 PM
There will now be a new way to get legal help in Saskatchewan. Recent changes to the law have created a new category of legal professional in Saskatchewan, alongside lawyers, called limited licensees. Read more: librarycanuck.com/2025/12/24/n...
New Options for Legal Assistance in Saskatchewan
By Alan Kilpatrick There will now be a new way to get legal help in Saskatchewan because of aninitiative by the Ministry of Justice and Law Society of Saskatchewan to expandaccess to legal services…
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March 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Free Legal eBooks and Databases: Saskatchewan residents can now register for temporary, free access to a digital library of legal eBooks and databases through the Saskatchewan Premium Legal Resources Portal. librarycanuck.com/2026/03/04/f...
March 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
In support of 2025 Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week, the Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information Initiative created an "Accessing Legal Information Infographic" highlighting how people in Saskatchewan access and obtain legal information. librarycanuck.com/2025/11/22/a... #SKA2JWeek
Accessing Legal Information in Saskatchewan Infographic
By Alan Kilpatrick In support of 2025 Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week, the Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information Initiative created an Accessing Legal Information in Saskatchewan Infographic…
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November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
📣 Check out the Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information (SALI) Initiative's Fall 2025 newsletter! Highlights include Access to Justice Week , new legal assistance options, an infographic on accessing legal info, and an updated Family Law Handbook. www.lawsociety.sk.ca/wp-content/u...
October 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Public use of GenAI is commomplace. The Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information Initiative (SALI) has created a new guide to support the informed use of GenAI tools: Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Tools to Obtain Legal Information. www.lawsociety.sk.ca/wp-content/u...
July 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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SLA would like to thank CBC Saskatchewan and Stephanie Massicotte for taking the time to speak with Prison Library Sub-committee members Marika Hunter and Alan Kilpatrick this past Thursday. Tune into this thoughtful discussion on the PLSC here: buff.ly/LIhvIDm Great job, Marika and Alan!👏 #CBCSask
May 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Saskatchewan librarians push for better access to books in jails www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Better access to reading materials for incarcerated people gives them a better chance to prepare for reintegration to society.
Saskatchewan librarians push for better access to books in jails | CBC News
For many Canadians, reading a book is part of daily life — whether its for learning, entertainment or peace of mind. But in Saskatchewan's provincial jails, access to reading materials is far from…
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May 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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A big thank you to Alan Kilpatrick, Ana San Miguel, Angela Ashton, Charmaine Tierney, Lorissa Kinna, and Roman Lanzarotta for your insightful presentation, "Beyond the Legal Profession: Access to Justice and Legal Information Initiatives for Public Users."

We appreciate the attire too 🏒 🏀 ✨
May 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM