Strategy & Planning
Library and University Collections (L&UC) is responsible for the University of Edinburgh’s digital and physical collections. There are two associated committees, a Library Committee and the University Collections Advisory Committee (UCAC).
Library & University Collections Strategy 2020-2025
Library and University Collections (L&UC) is responsible for the University of Edinburgh’s digital and physical collections. We work in partnership with colleagues across our parent group, Information Services, to bring our collections to the University community and global audiences.
Our collections are diverse and include Special Collections, Museum and Art Collections, and support learners and researchers across a wide range of disciplines. This Strategy is set in the context of the University of Edinburgh’s Strategy 2030.”
Library Committee
To superintend the University Library and its contents, including the approval of policies and procedures and to provide advice to the University Librarian on all aspects of the operation of the University Library. The Committee meets three times a year and reports directly to the Knowledge Strategy Committee.
University Collections Advisory Committee (UCAC)
University Collections includes all the heritage collections owned or cared for by the University of Edinburgh. The mission of University Collections is “Preserving, promoting and providing access to the University’s historic and cultural collections”. UCAC provides a framework to support, develop and promote these collections in line with best professional practice.