Future of Museum Accreditation takes shape Tuesday 05 August 2008 As part of the MLA’s restructure, a fresh emphasis is being given to ‘best practice’, excellence, improvement and innovation. Among the latest steps, a positive way forward for the flagship Accreditation scheme is announced today.
Over 100 museums, libraries and archives host events to celebrate Olympic Handover and the start of the Cultural Olympiad Monday 14 July 2008 Over one hundred museums, libraries and archives across the country have signed up to host activities to mark the start of the UK’s Olympic journey. Andrew Motion appointed new chair of the MLA Thursday 03 July 2008 Culture Secretary Andy Burnham today announced that Andrew Motion has been appointed as the new Chair of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. Professor Motion will take up his new position on 3 July for a period of four years.