MLA Toolkits

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Toolkits

We publish toolkits to help managers and practitioners with practical advice

Devolving services

There is evidence that devolving cultural services accelerates improvement by meeting user need, increasing financial

Get It Loud In Libraries

Stewart Parsons, of the Lancashire Library Service, has run the Get It Loud In Libraries project since 2005 and sets out here...

Bicentenary Resources

University of York and MLA have produced this resource website to ensure that future policies and practices are informed by the

Controversial stock

The latest training materials on controversial stock for staff working in public libraries in England.

Inspiring learning

The website Inspiring Learning for All is MLA's toolkit for inclusive learning in museums, libraries and archives.

Libraries and Disability

The overall aim of this section is to provide a one-stop information and learning resource for library staff relating to access...

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

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improvement
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.
raising standards
Through highlighting best practice, supporting improvement, and running schemes such as Accreditation and Designation
best practice
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.