Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
Government AdministrationQuebec, Canada201-500 Employees
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) is a government institution that offers free access to learning and discovery opportunities for people throughout life. It operates both online and in a network of twelve facilities spread across Quebec, gathering and providing access to millions of items including books, periodicals, films, music, images, and archives. These resources are made accessible to the public and are preserved for future generations. Its primary audience is the general public in Quebec seeking reliable access to cultural and informational materials and lifelong learning resources. As a public-sector organization headquartered in Montreal, it combines in-person access at its sites with digital access across the province, supporting broad public engagement with the region’s cultural heritage. The institution employs several hundred staff and functions within the government administration landscape, emphasizing preservation of materials and stewardship of public collections.