Scots Language centreRegistered

The Association objects shall be: (i) to promote, support and assist the interests of the Scots language through the establishment of a National Resource Centre dedicated to this end. (ii) to collect published and unpublished texts, audio tapes and film in or concerning or using the Scots language, according to a collecting policy agreed with the National Library of Scotland, and either directly or in association with partners, make these available to the public for lending or consultation. (iii) to support and assist other bodies with specific remits which involve the usage, furtherance, study or collection of Scots language resources, and to maintain liaison with such bodies to avoid duplication of effort. (iv) to support and assist in, or undertake original research or the preparation of educational materials or new publications in the Scots language. (v) to support and assist in the implementation of any national, regional, local or other scheme for the training of teachers, actors, broadcasters or others engaged in public uses of the Scots language. (vi) to maintain liaison with libraries and library organisations, to support and assist their efforts in defining good practice in regard to the provision by libraries of Scots language material.