Accessing information under the Scheme

Introduction

Information available under our publication scheme will normally be made available through the routes described below. In the introductory paragraphs of the "Publication Scheme", the sub-paragraph "Classes of Information" provides more details on the information available under the scheme, along with additional guidance on how the information falling within each "class" may be accessed.

Online information

Most information listed in our publication scheme is available to download from our website.  In many cases a link within the Publication Scheme proper will direct you to the relevant page or document.  Where no such link is present, you can e-mail us directly at foi@napier.ac.uk.  If you are still having trouble finding any document listed under our scheme, then please call our Governance Officer (Records Manager) on 0131 455 6257 for further assistance.

By email

If the information you seek is listed in our publication scheme but is not published on our website, we can send it to you by email, wherever possible.  When requesting information from us, please provide a telephone number so that we can telephone you to clarify details, if necessary.

By phone

Information can also be requested from us over the telephone.  Please ring the Governance Officer (Records Manager) on 0131 455 6257  to request information under the scheme.

By post

All information under the scheme will normally be available in a paper copy form.  Please address your request to:

When writing to us to request information, please include your name and address, full details of the information or documents you would like to receive, and any fee applicable (see "Our Charging Policy" for further details).  Please also include a telephone number so we can telephone you to clarify any details, if necessary.

Personal visits

In limited cases, you may be required to make an appointment to view the information.  In such cases, this will be set out within the Classes of Information themselves and contact details are provided.

Advice and assistance

If you have any difficulty identifying the information you want to access, then please contact foi@napier.ac.uk  who will be happy to help.