May 19, 2009

Introducing "Chuck it out"

LSS often updates its publications and creates new ones, and we find that sometimes older versions of publications still remain on community organizations’ pamphlet racks and in their libraries. In some cases, keeping the older version is fine because the law has not changed significantly, and the publication is still current. But sometimes the revision or new publication exists because the law has changed so radically that the prior edition is no longer accurate (and might even be misleading). It’s important to make sure that any legal publications you have on your racks and give to your clients are up-to-date and accurate.

To help you with this, we’re introducing a new feature called "Chuck it out," which will let you know when a publication should be recycled and replaced by a newer version. For example, the first edition of Living Together, Living Apart (blue booklet) is no longer legally accurate and should be replaced by the second edition (now a taupe colour and called Living Together or Living Apart).

To find the most current edition of any of our publications, check out the Publications section of the LSS website.

Look for "Chuck it out" in future issues of ELAN.