March 2009

News snippets - March 2009

A Passion for Excellence
Details of the progress made by the MLA and its partners in supporting an improvement strategy in museums, libraries and archives... Read more
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England's loveliest libraries
Both traditional and modern there are great examples of library architecture to be found in England. Read more
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MPs support Book Day
The MLA and the Arts Council have written to MPs encouraging them to show their support for World Book Day and to raise awareness of... Read more
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Investing in success
A new report published by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), and endorsed by the MLA reveals for the first time the scale of the... Read more
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Leeds in Up Front Campaign
An eye-catching poster campaign launched by Leeds library service aims to boost visitor numbers Read more
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Ramsgate library refurbished
Ramsgate library has undergone a complete restoration retaining its historic character with modern updates. Read more
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Notts library makeover pays dividends
Warsop library's £190,000 investment is the 15th Nottinghamshire library to be modernised in the past four years. Read more
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Work starts on West Midlands 'Lotto' library
£2.2m library building will be funded by Wolverhampton City Council and the Big Lottery Fund. Read more
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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