MLA's approach to the digital agenda

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Digital

Museums, libraries and archives use digital technologies to: improve access to services, increase public participation and drive up efficiency. MLA is working to help the sector make the most of these opportunities.

Our strategic approach

MLA's strategic approach to digital technologies guides its priorities and its support for the sector. Find out more about the

Our priority digital projects

MLA is working on a number of projects to help museums, libraries and archives to exploit digital technologies, and to deliver...

Making the most of digital activities

Here are some ideas of how museums, libraries and archives are using digital technologies to improve and extend their services,

Our digital partners

MLA works with a number of partners to ensure that it has the expertise and capacity needed to help the wider sector make the...

Resources and information

There are many useful resources and sources of information to help you to make the most of digital technologies. These cover

Supporting long term access to digital material

At a time when digital formats are increasingly important, it is vital to ensure they are sustainable and accessible.

Hot topics - e-books in libraries

MLA supports the development of an e-book offer in libraries as part of service modernisation and to respond to the changing

Overview of digital services commissioned my MLA

MLA has commissioned digital services from three organisations to help it, and the wider museums, libraries and archives...

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