The National Library of Wales unveils new strategy for 2025-2030

Kickstarted with plans for a new Wales Broadcast Archive space in the heart of Cardiff Bay

The National Library of Wales revealed its bold new strategy for 2025–2030 last night (20 May) — at a launch event which also previewed a new ‘Clip Corner’ at the Wales Millennium Centre.

The Library’s new strategy underpins the Welsh Government’s newly published Priorities for Culture — which aim to make Wales’ rich cultural legacy more accessible for future generations.

The new space — known as a ‘Clip Corner’ — will officially open in June, providing free access to digitised film, video, and audio from the Wales Broadcast Archive and the Library’s Screen and Sound Archive.

With support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Welsh Government, and in partnership with major broadcasters across Wales — the archive contains more than a century of television and radio broadcasts from BBC Wales, ITV Wales, and S4C.

The Clip Corner‘s placement in the heart of Cardiff Bay symbolises the Library’s plans to make its collections and resources more accessible — with other Clip Corners already open in Llanrwst, Cardiff, Swansea, Conwy, Carmarthen and Caernarfon; and many more set to open across Wales later this year.

Plus, it reflects the Library’s commitment to archival innovation — with plans on the horizon to expand its digital collections, engage diverse audiences, and further support education, research, and cultural initiatives that celebrate Wales’ heritage and identities.

In support of this, last night’s launch event at the Wales Millennium Centre featured a dynamic panel discussion with influential figures — including broadcaster Dot Davies, journalist Will Hayward, heritage leader and equalities activist Dr Gaynor Legall CBE, and Eluned Haf, Head of Wales Arts International. The panel discussed the importance of culture and heritage in shaping Wales’ identity in a rapidly evolving world.

Plus, the event provided a platform for the Library to engage with key stakeholders, including politicians, media representatives, and heritage leaders, to discuss the strategic vision for Wales’ cultural future and identify opportunities for collaboration.

Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, Chief Executive of the National Library of Wales, said: “The launch of our new 2025-2030 strategy is a pivotal moment for Wales’ cultural heritage — ensuring it is preserved, shared, and made accessible to all. Aligning with the Welsh Government’s Priorities for Culture, this strategy will guide our work over the next five years, driving inclusivity, collaboration, and digital innovation. The Clip Corner at the Wales Millennium Centre is a prime example of this vision in action, offering public access to our audiovisual history and paving the way for a more connected, forward-looking Wales.”