MLA

At the launch of a new exhibition

Events

The MLA organises events nationally and regionally to develop work in partnership with the sector in our aim to inspire best practice and excellence.

Keep checking this page for upcoming events.

Building Connections: A Museum workforce for the future

A one day conference to shape the future of workforce development in the museum sector

Read more

ARA Archive Volunteering Award for 2011

Do you want peer recognition for excellence?  Do you need evidence to show your effective engagement with volunteers?  If so,...

Read more

OpenCulture_2011

OpenCulture 2011 is 'the' annual international event for Collections Managers, Curators, Registrars, Archivists, Librarians - in

Read more

Latest News

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

  • Related links

  • news

    Recent news and press information about MLA activities and a selection of news items from the sector

Subscribe

Keep up to date with all the latest news from MLA by subscribing to our News RSS feed.

Subscribe

Sector Statistics

stats 007school visits to museums statisticsUser satisfaction with public librariesMuseums, libraries and archives website use statistics graphicVolunteering Numbers statisticsNo. of Public Libraries in England (2008-09)Stats widget