Corporate Documents
Read here the full text of our corporate documents – from the strategy and corporate plan to our equality schemes and collecting policies.
National Library strategy 2008-2011

Our 2008-2011 strategy is entitled 'Expanding our horizons'. Published in June 2008.
- Strategy 2008 (PDF: 1 MB; 10 pages; full colour)
- Strategy 2008 text-only version (HTML; print-friendly).
For a paper copy or a large-print version of the strategy document, please email enquiries@nls.uk or phone 0131 623 3700.
Future of national libraries report
New 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 enquiries@nls.uk.
- 'Thriving or surviving – National Library of Scotland in 2030' (PDF: 93 pages; 417 KB) – February 2010
Corporate Plan
- Corporate Business Plan 2009-2012 (PDF: 393 KB; 36 pages) – March 2010
- Corporate Business Plan 2008-2009 (PDF: 110 KB; 30 pages) – November 2008
- Corporate Plan 2006-2009 (PDF: 1.26 MB; 31 pages) – June 2006
Equalities documents
- 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
- NLS Equalities Statement – June 2006
- Disability Equality Scheme – November 2006
Collection strategy
- Integrated Collecting Strategy (PDF: 122 KB; 26 pages) – December 2008
Other policy documents
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Digital Legal Deposit Consultation: Q&A – February 2010 - Strategy 2004 ('Breaking through the walls') (PDF: 1.08 MB; 24 pages; full colour) – August 2006
- Strategy 2004 text-only version (HTML; print-friendly) – 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
