News and publications

Renaissance London news and resources

News and resources

This section contains the latest Renaissance London newsletters, publications, booklets and guides for the sector.

E-bulletin

You can also keep in touch with Renaissance London by signing up for the weekly e-bulletin for the latest from the London museum sector including news, events, training and job opportunities, funding advice, publications and resources.

London Museums Hub Volunteer Training Bank

The Volunteer Training Bank provides resources and information for museums to run in-house training for their volunteers.

Renaissance London newsletter

Download the Renaissance London newsletter here, containing all the latest news Renaissance London.

Renaissance London publications

Renaissance London publishes a large range of publications, booklets and guides available for download

Volunteer training bank

The London Museums Hub Volunteer Management Project is working to support museums across London with volunteer involvement.

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