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Toolkits

We publish toolkits to help managers and practitioners with practical advice

Get It Loud In Libraries

At step-by-step guide to staging live music events in public libraries

Stewart Parsons, of the Lancashire Library Service, has run the Get It Loud In Libraries project since 2005 and sets out here the essential elements needed to put together a similar project for your library.

> Read more about GLIL

Bicentenary Resources

1807 Commemorated Project Website

University of York and MLA have produced this resource website to ensure that future policies and practices are informed by the experiences of those involved in marking the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade.

> Read more about bicentenary resources

Controversial stock

Find out more about training in libraries

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

> Read more about controversial stock training

Inspiring learning

An improvement framework for museums, libraries and archives

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

> Read more about inspiring learning

Libraries and Disability

Delivering Library Services for Disabled People

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

> Read more about libraries and disability

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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.