We are committed to the mission, vision and guiding principles set out in our 2020 to 2025 strategy, 'Reaching people'.
Mission: To enhance Scotland's international reputation by making a significant contribution to global knowledge and the memory of the world.
Vision: To create opportunities for people to participate in Scotland's rich cultural life as one of the leading national libraries in Europe.
How we work
At the heart of what we do are our core values. These principles guide us in providing a library experience that's open to all, inviting visitors to explore, learn, and be inspired.
- Open — We commit to openness and transparency in all areas of our work. We aim to make our collections and our related work free, open and reusable wherever possible.
- Trusted —We provide accurate and reliable information to support debate and discussion.
- Inclusive —We are responsive and inclusive as we build and interpret collections for current and future generations. We will challenge ourselves, our assumptions and our policies in order to create a more inclusive collection and a more diverse audience.
- Connected —We work collaboratively to improve our services and extend the benefits they offer.
- Inspiring —We believe in the power of the collections to change lives through learning, research, discovery and improved wellbeing. We actively support participation in culture and heritage for everyone.
- Responsible — We commit to minimising our environmental impact, and to creating a more sustainable, resilient and healthy environment for future generations.