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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.
Reference books and services available online
The MLA has brokered national agreements for the use of electronic products and services on behalf of English public libraries
> Read more about reference onlineHelping managers and practitioners
We publish toolkits to help managers and practitioners with practical advice
> Read more about toolkitsSecurity advice
The MLA's National Security Adviser has specialist knowledge and experience of security issues relating to museums, galleries, archives and libraries
> Read more about security adviceInteresting 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 practice