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The Role of the National Archives of Canada and the National Library of Canada
"There are great differences among nations in the organization of national libraries and archives. As noted above, each nation seems to show its own "uniqueness" in the mandates of these institutions."
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Studies & Reports 10 of 10
"Canadians should know NA/NL much better than they do. If they do not, the institutions will become increasingly less significant as digitization, decentralization, and new media appear. That would be tragic, for these institutions have extraordinary resources and possess, as Arthur Doughty said long ago, some of the most precious assets of our nation.
We believe that both institutions must look outward more than they do, must seek partnerships more than they have, and gain departmental and governmental support than has been given. The National Archives must lead in the creation of a modern archival network with shared standards in Canada. NA/NL should lead in the design of an integrated information network accessible nationally and internationally, building on Canada's recognized traditions and strength in this area. When the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada consider how Canadians can gain access to information about their government, they should consider NA/NL as the gateway through which Canadians find their collective memory and information about their government."
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