The Leadership Library Collection was presented to the Royal Military College of Canada by the Class of 1956 . It is tradition for each class to mark its 50-year anniversary and entry into the Old Brigade with a gift, and the Class of 1956 chose to donate this collection of leadership material because it represents the central purpose of RMC, leadership development.
The Collection is a symbolic gift, which allows each member of the Class of 1956 to commemorate his years at RMC, while at the same time creating a worthwhile compilation of literature that characterizes the foundation of the officer corps.
The Class of 1956 hopes that the Leadership Library will serve as a valuable reference point for those interested in the study of leadership and will contribute to the development of a new generation of Canadian leaders.
The Leadership Library Collection provides a solid anthology of leadership literature to RMC students and staff, which will aid in the development of successful leaders for the Canadian Forces. In the last two decades much has been written on the topic of leadership; yet, few libraries have compiled identifiable collections.
This gift will enable Massey Library to supply an abundance of learning material that will help broaden the focus of leadership study at the College. The Class of 1956 believes that the Collection will benefit everyone at RMC, while helping the College uphold its reputation as a centre of excellence for the development of leadership in Canada.