Who we work with

Designated collection at Discovery Museum

Who we work with

The MLA works nationally and regionally with government, local government, and key agencies and organisations across the sector.

Museums, libraries & archives

There are thousands of museums, libraries and archives across the country, many of which are co-joined or work closely together.

Government

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) funds the MLA as its strategic adviser for museums, libraries and archives.

Local government

Local government runs public libraries and local archives, and own or fund many local museums.

Agencies

The MLA works closely with a range of government agencies and other bodies.

ALMA-UK

ALMA-UK is a voluntary cross-nation partnership, dedicated to enhancing the public value of archives, libraries and museums UK

Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications. Continue reading