Library warning
Andrew Motion, chair of the MLA, has warned local authorities against cut-backs in library services
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereKey new stats released
Nearly half the population in England use libraries, and 54 per cent visit museums, figures released today show.
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereExport blocks save cultural treasures
A number of important cultural objects have been saved for the nation in one year
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereCultural workforce launch
Launch of the Cultural Heritage Blueprint: A workforce development plan for cultural heritage in the UK.
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereCultural treasures saved
Historic treasures have been saved for the nation, through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereNew Area Director North
Keith Bartlett, currently Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in the North East, has been appointed
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereMLA commits to funding Portable Antiquities Scheme
Report endorses MLA position on Portable Antiquities Scheme.
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereArchive Campaign
The Archive Awareness Campaign launches today (Nov 5) its fifth annual campaign to celebrate community archives and the roles...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereMLA invites new grant applications for Their Past Your Future
The final phase of Their Past Your Future launches on 3 November 2008. The Big Lottery funded programme is open to all museums,...
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Alt text - title of news story goes here21st Century Britain deserves a 21st Century library service
The MLA will have a pivotal role in shaping the modernisation review of libraries announced this morning.
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereArea directors aid build of integrated MLA focused on English regions
The MLA has signalled its intent to prioritise work with local government with the announcement today of the recruitment of two area...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereMuseums and galleries Open to All
A training package developed by museums and galleries and aimed at people with mental health problems was launched at the Wallace...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereNew Renaissance team shaped for best practice challenge
A strong new management team is in place and ready to equip the Renaissance programme for new challenges, the MLA announced today....
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereMuseums, libraries and archives begin journey to 2012
Two projects run by MLA, the People’s Record and Literature and Story Telling, have been granted the London 2012 Inspire mark as...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereTwo Outstanding Collections Recognised
Through the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council’s Designation Scheme, two collections, the University of Birmingham’s Lapworth...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereFuture of Museum Accreditation takes shape
As part of the MLA’s restructure, a fresh emphasis is being given to ‘best practice’, excellence, improvement and innovation. Among...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereOver 100 museums, libraries and archives host events to celebrate Olympic Handover and the start of the Cultural Olympiad
Over one hundred museums, libraries and archives across the country have signed up to host activities to mark the start of the UK’s...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereAndrew Motion appointed new chair of the MLA
Culture Secretary Andy Burnham today announced that Andrew Motion has been appointed as the new Chair of the Museums, Libraries and...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereHodge review - welcome news for museums, libraries and archives
The MLA has reacted positively to Culture Minister Margaret Hodge’s announcement today of plans to strengthen cultural engagement in...
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Alt text - title of news story goes hereMLA relocation - new office and contact details
The MLA Council is moving to new premises.
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