[ARCHIVED CONTENT] Research

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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.

The Research Resources Website

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

Culture & Sport Evidence Programme

A major and unique suite of research on culture and sport has now been published

Publication of the Month

The Research Teams' choice for "Publication of the Month".

Framework

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

Agenda and Activites

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

Research Briefings

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

Official statistics

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

Sector statistics

Highlighting useful statistics, related publications and case studies on activity within museums, libraries and archives.

Data sets

Essential sector datasets from the MLA and beyond.

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://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/+/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