`Enriching LAC's Library Collections`

Share your ideas on how LAC might add Podcasts, YouTube videos and video games to the collection in the future!

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Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is aware Canadians are using new media to create, publish, and share their cultural heritage. Please complete our informal questionnaire and share your ideas as we consider options for potential selection criteria for Canadian YouTube videos, video games, and podcasts. Your involvement is essential! Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is a unique library that holds the largest collection of Canadian content in the world. We collect books, magazines, musical recordings, maps and electronic books published in Canada or about Canada. The collection is searchable via our online catalogue and thousands of researchers visit our facilities to consult our holdings in person. Building our national collection is a collaborative effort that includes the many publishers and music producers participating in the Legal Deposit program, gifts received from organizations and individuals, as well as selective purchases. More than 20 million items are currently in LAC’s published collection and it grows every day! We are using PlaceSpeak, a consultation website, to gather ideas from Canadians. Learn more about PlaceSpeak Privacy Policy and LAC Privacy statement. How to Participate: To participate, all you need to do is create a PlaceSpeak account. Your residential address is never displayed to other users or the administrator of the consultation. Your address is used only to ensure that you live in Canada. Read more in the PlaceSpeak privacy policy.

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Why We Are Engaging

We are continually evolving our collecting practices, identifying new ways to promote the collection and improve services to our clients. By engaging with Canadians, we hope to gather innovative ideas on how we can continue building the national collection and ensure that a wide range of creative Canadian voices are represented in our holdings. LAC’s holdings are as varied and diverse as Canadians. Gathering and maintaining a collection that reflects our vibrant society takes ideas from all of us. Tell us what you think! What we will do with your ideas The ideas gathered here will be considered in an ongoing manner as we revise our policies and serve Canadians.

Who Is Listening

bac.consultations.lac@canada.ca

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Why You Should Participate

Canadians care about the legacy they leave for future generations. At a time when information can seem fleeting, it is essential that the literary, musical, documentary and creative outputs of our country are assembled, managed and preserved. LAC's collection is YOUR collection; help us ensure Canada's published history continues to inform our citizens and tell Canada's national story to future generations.