Sponsorship
A book censored by the Spanish
Inquisition. Censorship is explored in our
summer exhibition. View full image
Inquisition. Censorship is explored in our
summer exhibition. View full image
The National Library of Scotland needs your support.
Why not become an NLS sponsor so that we can provide you with visually exhilarating exhibitions and stimulating events throughout the year?
Exhibitions
- Each exhibition is free, on display for up to six months and supported by special events and online resources
- Our major summer exhibition runs from the end of June to
October 2011 and it opens the doors to the Library's locked
cupboard of banned books.
'Banned books' examines the key reasons for censorship and how this differs between societies and over time.
It includes items relating to the Spanish Inquisition, Lord Byron, Charles Darwin and even Harry Potter ... - Our regular 'Treasures' exhibition space showcases rare iconic items from the national collection. Past treasures displays include the last letter of Mary Queen of Scots, and the works of J M Barrie. Our programme for 2011 includes 'Alice in Wonderland', David Hume, and the King James V Bible.
Exhibition sponsorship case study
Events
- Our free events, held in the Library's flagship building on George IV Bridge, can hold up to 100 attendees in our newly refurbished Boardroom.
- Our series of high profile 'Inspirations' talks have included
figures from the world of literature, business, science, politics
and travel and exploration. To name but a few, our 'Inspirations'
speakers have included:
- Author Ian Rankin
- Actor Alan Cumming.
- Our 'Inspirations' programme for 2011 includes the actor, writer and presenter Michael Palin.
Michael Palin.
Alan Cumming.
Ian Rankin.
Sponsor benefits
As a valued NLS sponsor you will enjoy the following key benefits:
- Branding within our events and/or exhibition areas
- Promotion in the Library's popular 'Discover NLS' magazine that is distributed to around 7,000 members of the public per edition
- Promotion in our 'What's On' events newsletter that is distributed to around 10,000 members of the public per edition
- Recognition on our website which receives over 80,000 page views per day
- Promotion in our monthly email newsletter that has around 5,000 subscribers
- The support of our External Relations team for all related press and marketing activities
- Tickets to our special events programme, including our exclusive exhibition openings.
We would be happy to discuss your own sponsorship ideas. Contact us to find out more about the opportunities that exist and the benefits you will receive by being a prestigious NLS sponsor.
Contact:
Sarah Adwick
Tel: 0131 623 3804
Email: s.adwick@nls.uk