Corporate documents
Read here the full text of our corporate documents - from the strategy and corporate plan to our equality schemes and collecting policies.
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National Library strategy
Our 2011-2014 strategy is entitled 'Connecting knowledge'. Published in November 2010.
- Strategy 2011-2014 ('Connecting knowledge') (PDF: 144 KB; 10 pages; full colour)
- Strategy 2011-2014 - text version (html; printer friendly)
If you have any views or comments, please email strategy@nls.uk.
For a paper copy or a large-print version of the strategy document, email enquiries@nls.uk or phone 0131 623 3700.
Draft Gaelic Language Plan
The draft NLS Gaelic Language Plan was submitted to Bòrd na Gàidhlig for approval on 30 July.
- Draft NLS Gaelic Language Plan (PDF: 535 KB; 16 pages)
For more information see the draft Gaelic Language Plan press release.
Corporate Plan
- Corporate Plan 2011-2012 (PDF: 353 KB; 19 pages) - July 2011
- Corporate Plan 2010-2011 (PDF: 647 KB; 17 pages) - May 2010
- Corporate Business Plan 2009-2012 (PDF: 393 KB; 36 pages) - March 2010
Future of national libraries report
Discussion document on the future of the National Library of Scotland. We would welcome any feedback on the ideas and issues it covers: email us at marketing@nls.uk.
- 'Thriving or surviving - National Library of Scotland in 2030' (PDF: 93 pages; 417 KB) - February 2010
Equalities documents
- 2011 Equality Policy - February 2011
- 2008 Equalities Review - November 2008
- 2008 Disability Equality Duty Action Plan - February 2008
- Disability Equality Duty (PDF: 28 KB; 5 pages) - February 2008
- Race Equality Scheme 2007-2010 (PDF: 66 KB; 15 pages) - November 2007
- Gender Equality Scheme 2007-2010 (PDF: 36 KB; 7 pages) - August 2007
- Disability Equality Scheme - November 2006
Collection strategy
- Integrated Collecting Strategy (PDF: 122 KB; 26 pages) - December 2008
Other policy documents
- Performance review 2010-2011 (PDF: 69KB; 8 pages) - December 2011
- Response to consultation on the role and governance of NLS - June 2010
- Carbon Management Plan (PDF: 670 KB; 58 pages) - June 2010
- Digital Legal Deposit Consultation: Q&A - February 2010
- Strategy 2008 ('Expanding our horizons') (PDF: 1 MB; 10 pages; full colour) - June 2008
- Strategy 2004 ('Breaking through the walls') (PDF: 1.08 MB; 24 pages; full colour) - August 2006
- Response to Culture Bill consulation - March 2007
- Sustainable Development Policy - July 2006
- Digital Library Strategic Plan (PDF: 101 KB; 24 pages) - June 2005
- Best Value Self-Assessment (PDF: 176 KB; 21 pages) - May 2005
- Research Strategy (PDF: 13 KB; 3 pages) - August 2009