Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
This page brings together publications relating to the structure of the Library, its organisation, and what we do.
1. Who we are and what we do
Roles and responsibilities
Details of the Executive Team of The British Library and the areas for which they are responsible can be found in the Annual Report.
Organisation and management
Our senior management structure can be viewed here. Further details of how areas of responsibility within the organisation are structured are available in the governance page of our current Annual Report.
Trustees, management board members and senior staff
A list of members of the British Library Board.
Information about the status, membership and responsibilities of the British Library Board Committees: Board Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, 'Whistleblower', Capital Projects Committee and Investment Committee.
Our locations and public access arrangements
Opening times and address details of our various locations.
Our contact details
Contact details for The British Library.
Our history
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.
Information about the history of the Library and its constituent parts.
