- Horizon scanning
Horizon scanning at NLS
We have operated a horizon scanning process at the National Library of Scotland since 2006. The aim is to increase our awareness of important emerging influences on the Library and its environment. It should also enable us to prepare effective strategic responses to these influences.
The Horizon Scanning Procedure document (PDF: 4 pages; 32 KB) describes how we manage the horizon scanning process.
Seeking collaboration
We are keen to develop and improve our horizon scanning work. If your organisation is interested in collaborating in this area, contact David Hunter, Strategy and Performance Manager, at d.hunter@nls.uk.
Reports on horizon scanning issues
The NLS senior management team has considered several reports and identified issues which have emerged from the horizon scanning process. Each report focuses on two or three key issues and other topics which have been identified.
Report 4 - September 2008
Key issues:
- The application of technology to information
- The development of the knowledge economy
- Opportunities for NLS to contribute to the information society.
Read report 4 (PDF: 4 pages; 24 KB)
Report 3 - December 2007
Key issues:
- The National Conversation (Scottish political environment)
- Intellectual property (IP) and copyright with regard to NLS service provision
- Changes in cataloguing culture.
Read report 3 (PDF: 4 pages; 28 KB)
Report 2 - interim report, June 2007
Key issues:
- Immigration to Scotland
- Industry forced obsolescence.
Read report 2 (PDF: 6 pages; 33 KB)
Report 1 - initial report, December 2006
Key issues:
- Technological change
- The search industry
- Intellectual property.
Read report 1 (PDF: 5 pages; 37 KB)