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What we do
Leading strategically, the MLA promotes best practice in museums, libraries and archives, to inspire innovative, integrated and sustainable services for all.
Driving best practice and aiming for excellence
Through highlighting best practice, supporting improvement, and running schemes such as Accreditation and Designation
> Read more about raising standards
Evidence is the foundation of good decision-making
Research is a vital part of the MLA's work, designed to produce the evidence to discover what impact our sector makes and what can be done differently.
> Read more about research
MLA's development of national and regional policy
The MLA plays an active role in the development of national and regional policy, helping ensure museums,libraries and archives make an effective contribution to the delivery of public priorities
> Read more about developing policyFinancial and other support available from the MLA
The MLA supports the sector in a variety of ways, ranging from financial grants for improvement and other projects, through to consultancy advice and published toolkits.
> Read more about funding and supportStrategies for the national development of museums, libraries and archives
The MLA works in partnership with government, agencies, key organisations and local government to devise national strategies to bring about the long-term development of the country's museums, libraries and archives
> Read more about strategic planningThe MLA produces a diverse range of reports, booklets and leaflets
MLA publish a large range of publications, most of which can be downloaded from this site.
> Read more about publications