MLA

• MLA Transition update

  Following the decision to wind up the MLA by April 2012, as part of the government’s review of NDPBs (Non Departmental Public...  Read more
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• Culture sector plays key part in lifelong learning

  MLA and NIACE are launching today two new publications which outline the vital role the culture sector currently plays in opening up...  Read more
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• Defence of Renaissance must be forward looking

  "I am optimistic that that we are winning the argument for sustained Renaissance funding, because we can point to museum services...  Read more
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• V&A secures Punch and Judy archive

  An important paper archive relating to the Punch and Judy puppet show has been acquired by the nation through the Acceptance in Lieu...  Read more
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• HCA recognition for toolkit

  The Living Places Culture and Sport Planning Toolkit receives recognition from Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) as a best practice...  Read more
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• London 2012 thoughts captured

  Museums, libraries and archives will enable people to have their say on the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as part of The...  Read more
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More press releases

• Taking the learning journey

  Museums, libraries and archives need more imaginative thinking to ensure that the sector emerges from the tough public spending...  Read more
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• Pakistan Floods Appeal - how you can help

  The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC), an umbrella organisation for 13 humanitarian agencies, has launched an appeal to help those...  Read more
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• Libraries needed for itea and biscuits week

  The MLA urges libraries to register for Age UK's itea and biscuit week, 20-26 September 2010, and help encourage more digitally...  Read more
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• Library launches Race Online bus

  Championing the Race Online 2012 campaign, the Mobile Broadband Bus was launched today at Wallingford Library, as part of the...  Read more
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• MOBO winner wows young crowd at local library

  A young Liverpool library audience was rocked by award-winning hip-hop star, Akala, as he kicked-off the start of his summer tour of...  Read more
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• School library commission release date

  The School Library Commission, chaired by Baroness Estelle Morris, will issue the commission's report on 15 September 2010.  Read more
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More news stories

• Engaging the consumer

  "Local authorities should always consider culture as an opportunity rather than a cost - it is not something to be bolted on as a...  Read more
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• Renaissance 'not optional'

  As the clouds of economic gloom swirl around us, we need to do everything we can to confirm the place of museums at the heart of our...  Read more
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• Shaping a modern library service

  MLA Chief Executive Roy Clare sets out the key factors that define a modern public library service.  Read more
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• MLA Chief Executive talks to Local Government TV

  In an interview with the Local Government Channel MLA Chief Executive Roy Clare has been asked about the role libraries play in the...  Read more
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• A powerful library champion

  New US president, Barack Obama, shares the MLA's drive and enthusiasm for public libraries.  Read more
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• Shaping the Future

  A transformation in information, advice and guidance services was kicked off with a prospectus called Shaping the Future.  Read more
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