About us
The National Library of Scotland is a reference library with world-class collections. NLS is also Scotland's largest library and one of the major research libraries in Europe.
Our collections range from rare historical documents to online journals, covering every subject. We specialise in Scotland's knowledge, history and culture. See below for a short summary of each section in this category.
Summary of these sections:
- What we are
A brief outline of NLS and our history, the Board of Trustees, the legal deposit privilege, and the Visitor Centre. - Publications
Read and download our annual review and our quarterly magazine, 'Discover NLS', and see a list of books we have published. - Corporate documents
The main policy documents, including the NLS Strategy and Corporate Plans, and some collecting policies are here. - Preservation
This division provides preservation, conservation and reprographic services within NLS, and offers an advisory service to other Scottish libraries. - Support NLS
Find out how you can support what we do, including the John Murray Archive Project. You can make secure donations online. - Freedom of Information
Make a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act using our online form. - Working with others
Information about formal and informal partnerships with other organisations and projects in Scotland and elsewhere. - Awards
Read about annual awards aimed at promoting excellence in literature and in craft bookbinding. - Films made by NLS
Our in-house film group has produced several short films relating to material in our collections. - Social networking
Find us on social networking sites and read about our collections in the NLS blogs. We are also experimenting with social bookmarking. - Horizon scanning
An overview of the process we use to increase our awareness of important emerging influences on the Library and its environment. - Information Systems
Register here to be added to the database of organisations who supply NLS with equipment and services related to IT, telecommunications and reprographics. - Procurement
Information for suppliers and contractors about access to contract opportunites through the public contracts advertising portal.
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