Freedom of Information Publication Scheme: Framework
This page brings together publications relating to the framework of the Library, its organisation, policies and standards.
1. Organisation and management of the Library, including financial information and legislative framework
- British Library Act
- History of the British Library
- British Library Board - membership list
- British Library Board: dates of meetings
- Annual Reports and Accounts
- Corporate governance
- Funding agreement (2006-08)
- Funding agreement (2008-11)
- British Library Executive Team meetings
- British Library Board: minutes of meetings
- The British Library Board members: register of interests
- British Library Board: Code of practice for members
- National Audit Office report: The British Library - providing services beyond the Reading Rooms
- The British Library Board: Committees
- The British Library Strategy 2005-2008
British Library Act
The British Library Act of 27 July 1972 established a national library for the United Kingdom. A paper copy can be purchased from The Stationery Office.
History of the British Library
Information about the history of the Library and its constituent parts.
British Library Board - membership list
A list of members of the British Library Board.
British Library Board: dates of meetings
A schedule of British Library board meetings.
Annual Reports and Accounts
The British Library Annual Report and Accounts from 1999-2000 to present. Printed copies can be purchased from The Stationery Office.
Corporate governance
A chart showing the senior management structure.
Funding agreement (2006-08)
Details of the two-year Funding Agreement 2006-2008 between the British Library, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department for Education and Skills, and a Delivery Plan.
Funding Agreement (2006-08) - PDF format 250.25 KB
Delivery Plan (2006-08) - PDF format 722.23 KB
Funding agreement (2008-11)
Details of the three-year Funding Agreement 2008-2011 between the British Library, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.
Funding agreement (2008-2011) - PDF format 40.62 KB
Executive Team - meeting reports
The Executive Team – The British Library’s senior executive body – meets monthly. Reports are posted 90 days after the end of the month.
The British Library Board: minutes of meetings
A summary of each British Library Board meeting is posted 90 days after the meeting has taken place. The summaries are available.
The British Library Board members: register of interests
In accordance with the recommendations of the Nolan Committee, the Library maintains a register of interests of Board members.The list is freely available for inspection on application to the Secretary to the Board, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB.
British Library Board: Code of practice for members
The Code of Practice for members of the British Library Board.
British Library Board: Code of practice for members - PDF format 270.25 KB
National Audit Office Report of 28 July 2004
"The British Library: Providing services beyond the Reading Rooms", a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (HC 879, Session 2003-2004: 28 July 2004). A printed copy can be purchased from The Stationery Office for £9.25.
The British Library Board: Committees
Information about the status, membership and responsibilities of the Board Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, 'Whistleblower', Capital Projects Committee and Nominations Committee.
The British Library Board: Committees - PDF format 127.95 KB
The British Library's strategy 2005-2008
"Redefining the Library": The British Library Strategy 2005-2008, and an Overview of the Library's Strategy.
The British Library's strategy 2005-2008 - PDF format 1.72 MB
Overview of the British Library's strategy 2005-2008 and Action Plan 2008-2009 - PDF format 38.38 KB
