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Head of Library and Archives Canada reappointed for another four years

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Gail Dever

The Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez yesterday announced the reappointment of Leslie Weir as Librarian and Archivist of Canada for a four-year term, effective August 30, 2023. Since her first appointment in August 2019, Ms. Weir has overseen the … Continue reading →

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New assistant deputy minister at Library and Archives Canada

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Gail Dever

Librarian and Archivist of Canada Leslie Weir yesterday announced that Jasmine Bouchard, former head of services to the public at the city of Gatineau’s library, has accepted the position of assistant deputy minister, User Experience and Engagement, at Library and … Continue reading →

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Library and Archives Canada releases annual report

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Gail Dever

Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) newly released 2019–2020 annual report, with the theme, Working Today to Preserve Our Tomorrow, highlights the achievements during the past fiscal year. These highlights include: Appointment of Leslie Weir as Librarian and Archivist of Canada; Unveiling … Continue reading →

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This week’s crème de la crème — July 11, 2010

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Gail Dever

Some of the bijoux I discovered this week. BlogsIan Wilson and Leslie Weir on Library and Archives Canada and TheGenealogist releases Battle of Britain RAF Operations Record Books by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections. Historical French American Newspapers … Continue reading →

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Concordia University interviews next head of Library and Archives Canada

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Gail Dever

Montreal’s Concordia University yesterday published an interview with alumna Leslie Weir, who will become the first woman to assume the post of Canada’s Librarian and Archivist this Friday, August 30. The interview focuses almost solely on the library side of … Continue reading →

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Profile of future head of Library and Archives Canada

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Gail Dever

University of Ottawa’s student newspaper, the Fulcrum, this week published a profile of Leslie Weir, who will become the Librarian and Archivist of Canada on August 30, replacing Dr. Guy Berthiaume. Ms. Weir was the university’s chief librarian for 15 … Continue reading →

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Leslie Weir to become next Librarian and Archivist of Canada

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gail Dever

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism, announced yesterday the appointment of Leslie Weir as Librarian and Archivist of Canada for a four-year term, effective August 30, 2019. Ms. Weir will be the first woman to become Librarian … Continue reading →

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