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Raising standards
Through highlighting best practice, supporting improvement, running schemes such as Accreditation and Designation, and working to boost leadership and workforce skills, the MLA aims to help museums, libraries and archives achieve excellence
Interesting and innovative case studies to inspire continuous improvement
MLA’s best practice case studies are designed to inspire the sector and provide evidence of how museums, libraries and archives actively contribute towards meeting the varied needs of local communities.
> Read more about best practiceMLA improvement resources for local government services
Our improvement and performance management resources have been developed within the context of the National Improvement and Efficiency Strategy which sets out how central and local government will support the local partnerships delivering outcomes for communities.
> Read more about improvementContinously improving the nation's museums
MLA's Museum Accreditation Scheme sets out nationally agreed standards for museums in the UK. We support museums to identify further areas for work and development to support continuous improvement.
> Read more about accreditationMLA has an ambitious agenda relating to workforce and skills development
In the drive for excellence in museums, libraries and archives, the MLA has an ambitious agenda relating to workforce, leadership and skills development.
> Read more about workforce developmentAdvice and information in managing collections
MLA supports or contributes to a variety of initiatives to provide comprehensive advice and information for everyone involved in developing and managing collections.
> Read more about collections managementThese inspiring collections are a vital part of our national cultural and artistic heritage
MLA’s Designation Scheme identifies the pre-eminent collections of national and international importance held in England's non-national museums, libraries and archives.
> Read more about designationThe gateway to better library design and planning funded by the MLA
An information resource and forum on library planning and design. It includes a database of images and latest news on library building projects.
> Read more about designing libraries