Programmes

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Programmes

We deliver, either directly ourselves or in partnership with other government bodies, a range of funded programmes to develop our sector, provide practical support, and help drive improvement and best practice.

The biggest single programme run by the MLA, is Renaissance. But we are actively involved in, or lead many others, designed to deliver government initiatives particularly in the cultural sector. Ultimately our aim is to ensure that museums, libraries and archives are working well and effectively with other local services, so they deliver maximum impact for the public to help build communities and inspire learning.

Renaissance

Renaissance is the MLA’s ground-breaking programme to transform England’s regional museums. Central government funding is enabling

The Future Libraries Programme

LGA Group and MLA will work together to support councils, especially where councils want to work together in partnership; by

Library Action Plan

We believe that for library services to navigate the economic difficulties ahead, and become as relevant for modern customers as

2012 Programme

The MLA wants the Cultural Olympiad to transform the way people experience museums, libraries and archives.

Archives in action

The National Archives and the Museums Libraries & Archives Council (MLA) held a series of workshops for culture and archives

Books to children

These projects aim to develop sustainable links between library services and primary schools in England with a focus on improving

Digital

Our sector has an important role to play in using digital technologies to deliver improved access to, information on, and

Living places

Living Places is an alliance of public bodies, led by the MLA, aiming to ensure everyone should benefit from culture, regardless

Strategic Commissioning

Strategic Commissioning is a project jointly funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Department for

Their Past Your Future

Their Past Your Future 2 was the second phase of the hugely successful Their Past Your Future Programme

Portable Antiquities Scheme

The Portable Antiquities Scheme is the largest community archaeology project this country has ever seen.

Museums at Night

Museums at Night is a national campaign to showcase the unique and vibrant museums, galleries, heritage sites, libraries and

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
developing 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
funding and support
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.
strategic planning
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