Leslie Weir Librarian and Archivist of Canada Organization Our mandate LAC combines the holdings, services and staff of both the former National Library of Canada and the National Archives of Canada. [...] As outlined in the Preamble to the Library and Archives of Canada Act, LAC’s mandate is as follows: • to preserve the documentary heritage of Canada for the benefit of present and future generations • to be a source of enduring knowledge accessible to all, contributing to the cultural, social and economic advancement of Canada as a free and democratic society • to facilitate in Canada cooperation. [...] • Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of overarching operational strategies, plans and processes designed to enhance LAC’s capacity to acquire and manage Canada's documentary heritage (including Indigenous, racialized and marginalized groups’ heritage) and make it accessible to the greatest number of users throughout the country. [...] • Lead the development and implementation of strategies, approaches and initiatives to optimize the technical conservation of analog documentary content by working in conjunction with other memory institutions to ensure that the required preservation materials and the related expertise are pooled together in a practical manner and made available across the country. [...] Knowledge • Knowledge of current and emerging library and archival issues and trends • Knowledge of emerging Government of Canada priorities and their impact on Library and Archives Canada Competencies Demonstration, at the ADM level, of the following key leadership competencies: • Create vision and strategy • Mobilize people • Uphold integrity and respect • Collaborate with partners and stakehold.
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