MLA (Museums, Libraries and Archives)

MLA is the government's agency for museums, galleries, libraries and archives. It delivers strategic leadership in each of the regions of England, and collaborates with partners across the UK. Its research identifies good practice, which it uses to promote improvement. It offers advice, support and resources to funding bodies and other groups as incentives to innovation. The aim is to raise professional standards and to champion better services users and readers of all ages and backgrounds, whether residents or visitors. MLA is a non-departmental public body, sponsored by the department culture, media and sport. It was launched in April 2000 as the strategic body working with, and for, the museums, archives and libraries sector.

MLA and Creativity for Life

The MLA was a funder of the CfL project, supporting its
development of work with archives and museums in Stevenage
and Harlow. Through the MLA, the project made strong links with the two local museums.

In relation to CfL, MLA aimed to:
• Assist delivery of the project
• Encourage use of museum and archive resources
• Develop advocacy for MLA in the CfL schools
• Provide information and resources
• Take part in planning and evaluation

Click here to read more detail about events and collaborations
between local museums and CfL schools.

Claire Hooper of Harlow Museum prepares for a Lab session with Essex artists.

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