Think the unthinkable

MLA publishes prospectus to head off ad hoc library closures and culture cuts

“Cuts to museums, libraries and other cultural services are unpalatable – we must resist them in favour of imaginative alternative solutions. Our call, to government and councils, is to recognise that cultural services can help communities recover from the impact of the recession." Sir Andrew Motion said today. “But financial difficulties will bring change whether we like it or not – those delivering the service must not be left unsupported with less cash and limited choices. That is why the MLA has today published Sharper Investment for Changing Times.

Library Action Plan

MLA's work on libraries

We believe that for library services to navigate the economic difficulties ahead, and become as relevant for modern customers as they were for their ‘members’ of old, there needs to be nationally brokered change.

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Our sporting life

First of 100 Exhibitions to Celebrate The Nation’s Sporting Life Opens

Our Sporting Life, a series of 100 exhibitions across the UK exploring the country's addiction to sport and our sporting heritage, opened its first exhibition

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Improving a library service

MLA can support change in library services

Before any decision to introduce change is made it’s important for local authorities to know about the models of good practice that already exist.

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Reference Online gives substantial savings for England's libraries

The Reference Online Milestone Report shows that savings of £5.6m have been achieved for public libraries over a five year period