AccessCLE – Know How, the blog of the Great Library

A New Chapter Behind the Scenes: Our Upgraded Library System Launches June 24

After five months of dedicated work, we are excited to announce that on June 24^th, we will officially retire Infolocate and AccessCLE, and transition to a modern, cloud-based platform. Most importantly, the new system enhances the user experience by improving resource discovery, accessibility, and unified access to both print and digital collections. It also marks a major step forward in how we manage our daily operations. The new system streamlines internal workflows and strengthens collaboration with courthouse libraries.

LSO CPD Programs on AccessCLE

Looking for current continuing professional development materials online? Well, you’re in luck! AccessCLE is a database that hosts LSO CPD program materials from 2004 onwards. This free resource lets you browse for programs and papers by area of law and year, or conduct full-text searches by keyword. This post is meant to map our readers on navigating AccessCLE.

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Legal Research Survival Guide, Part 5 – CPD/CLE as Field Notes

Every year, lawyers and paralegals who are practising law or providing legal services in Ontario must complete at least twelve continuing professional development (CPD) hours. Formerly called Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in Ontario, it is known by either name in other jurisdictions. The Great Library collects CPD/CLE print materials made available from select providers such as the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and LawPro.