2010

Press releases - 2010

Library stats in time to inform planning
The early release of actual library statistics 2009-10 by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) is... Read more
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Treasures saved from export
National treasures worth just over £10 million have been saved from export in the last year through the Reviewing Committee on the... Read more
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New site for People's Record
The new People's Record website collects people’s opinions and reactions to the fast approaching London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic... Read more
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What the public wants from libraries – turning research into action
A guide to help council leaders and library practitioners act on the latest research into what the public wants from library... Read more
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Arts Council England assumes museums and libraries functions
Arts Council England announces that it has agreed to take over a number of the functions relating to museums and libraries,... Read more
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Stories of the World reverberate around Britain for 2012
From Brighton to Edinburgh, museums across Britain are preparing to welcome more than two and a half million visitors to Stories... Read more
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Everyone profits from a link up between business and cultural organisations
The new Getting Down To Business publication highlights the many practical and surprising ways in which London’s businesses can... Read more
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MLA sets out next steps for staff and sector
Following the announcement by the Secretary of State in July to close the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council by March 2012, the... Read more
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100 years of major acquisitions
In the centenary year of the Acceptance in Lieu scheme, thirty three items worth £15.7m have been saved for the nation, announced... Read more
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Arts in a digital age
The research, commissioned by the MLA, and Arts Council England and Arts & Business, looks at how the cultural sector can use... Read more
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Future of MLA
Responsibility for important work with regional museums and libraries is likely to transfer to Arts Council England (ACE) following... Read more
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Public's wishes revealed
Public libraries really do hold a special place in the nation's heart, according to a major new research study published today by... Read more
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Hub museums engaging communities
'Capturing Outcomes of Community Engagement Activities at Hub Museums', published by the MLA and ERS, reveals good examples of hub... Read more
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Temporary export bar on 18th century silver cistern
Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey, has placed a temporary export bar on a massive silver wine cistern commissioned by Thomas Wentworth... Read more
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Export ban on striking historical painting
Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on the painting David and the Return of the Ark of the Covenant by the 17th century... Read more
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Turner under threat from export
Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey, has placed a temporary export bar on a highly significant Turner masterpiece providing a last chance to... Read more
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Strategic Commissioning programme to end
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has confirmed it will not fund a new round of the £1.8m Strategic Commissioning... Read more
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Library stats released
Latest Public Library Statistics released by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) reveal Norfolk and... Read more
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New bank of online resources for libraries, museums and archives
New online resources have been licensed by The Digital Library Licensing Service (DLLS) for English public libraries and local... Read more
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Renaissance to continue
News that the Renaissance Programme for regional museums will continue with significant funding has been welcomed by the MLA. Roy... Read more
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Responsibilities transfer

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