Research

Research forms an important part of the MLA's work and is used as a strategic tool helping to inform and underpin MLA policy objectives. We invest in research and evaluation to inform the development and implementation of the programmes and activities we fund and manage. The process and results of this research work provide vital information and evidence of whether our programmes and activities are good value for money, and whether they are helping us to meet one or more of our strategic priorities.

Website

The Research Resources Website

The MLA Research Resources website is a gateway to our Case Studies database and our Research and Evaluation documents database.
> Go to Research Resources Website

Publication of the Month

The Research Resources Publication of the Month

The MLA Research Publication of the Month for February 2010 is "Role of public libraries in supporting and promoting digital participation".
> Go to Publication of the Month

Quick and easy culture stats for local government

Active People Diagnostic re-launched

A new online reporting and analysis tool will provide baseline data on library, museum and gallery use and participation.

> Read more about Diagnostic

Framework

Pursuing work that is aligned to our strategic aims

Our Research and Evaluation Framework 2007-2010 sets out our approach and the key questions each research project must answer.

> Read more about framework

Agenda and Activites

Overview & Details for current agenda

Our current Research and Evaluation Agenda sets out our research and evaluation activities for the year.

Research Briefings

Overview for key topics relating to our sector

Our series of Research Briefings provide an overview for key topics relating to the museums, libraries and archives sector.

> Read more about research briefings

Statistics

MLA Statistics Publication Schedule

Details of all statistics produced by the MLA as a designated producer of official statistics.

> Read more about statistics

Key district level stats

Key participation statistics released giving district level data for first time.

Key data on public participation in museum and library services in all 353 English local authority areas has been released for the first time