Museums, Libraries and Archives CouncilMuseums, Libraries and Archives CouncilMLA_632fa117-a0e2-4fa4-b795-6dd6058d73faThe MLA believes that museums, libraries and archives make a measurable and substantial contribution to the quality of life of us all. They support the well-being of individuals and society as a whole by helping to create a shared identity and sense of community and place. They play a vital role in generating prosperity by supporting learning and skills, providing access to knowledge and resources, and by helping to make places inspiring and attractive to live in, work in and visit.The MLA believes that the best museums, libraries, and archives:• Integrate with other forms of culture, the arts, sport and local services to offer essential resources that meet the needs of people, communities and places.• Embed excellence, scholarship, creativity and diversity.• Innovate, are entrepreneurial and adapt to new working methods.• Ensure sustainability and continuous improvement is at the heart of all they do.• Broaden and deepen access to their information and resources.• Perform to the highest levels and champion continuous professional development.• Are engaging and enjoyable places for people to visit and use._d16cb9bb-a6c8-4ef5-979a-b1b505ca1573[Assist] all museums, libraries and archives in England [to] achieve [the] high standard [set forth in our vision]_0190ab10-6ae8-47fb-8965-d55ce8b4072eLearning and Skills We will work with the sector to increase opportunities for learners to progress and achieve their creativity and unlock their potential.CommunitiesWe will ensure museums, libraries and archives are inclusive and support sustainable communities, particularly in their work with young people.ExcellenceWe will strengthen capacity in the sector to innovate and continually improve across workforce, collections, services, funding and partnerships. We will also make the MLA an excellent and efficient organisation.Leadership[Provide] strategic leadership_a746440e-2e28-4e34-b020-fe2f9452137c1EngagementThe MLA is government’s agency for the sector, engaging internationally, regionally and locally, and business to business._13094ce3-3082-461e-a74e-926b1fd82a3b1.1Best Practices and Assistance[A]dvocate best practice and help those who fund museums, libraries and archives. It will continue to provide clear, authoritative leadership for Renaissance in the Regions and other national programmes._0ee2de75-9425-479f-a487-bfd65f4c01cb1.2Policy and Value[S]hape policy and influence the operating context, and ... help our sector add value for places, communities and people of all ages and backgrounds, whether residents or visitors, for this generation and for the future._5e535847-96eb-4db9-b20f-46e1e98835191.3Expertise, Advice and Knowledge[Provide] a source of expertise, advice and knowledge_a15af824-4b91-41b9-92ca-e674d720a5942Best PracticesPromote best practice in delivery to consumers, develop and uphold standards through supporting the delivery of the National Improvement Strategy, Accreditation, Designation and other tools for improvement._c12636bb-2379-4004-bb0f-775d3842326b2.1Technology and InnovationHelp to extend the application of new technologies to support improvement and innovation; and look for new ways to deliver services and to challenge traditional thinking._570849f7-e8d9-49ee-9136-ecd186125db72.2Transformation and PerformanceEncourage transformed working practices and a performance culture, foster professional development and a diverse and healthy workforce, backed by more effective models for leadership, governance and operations._2d3b78bf-859d-43db-807b-1b2d495ac3402.3Universal AccessChampion access for all; and pursue positive social, economic and environmental outcomes for this and future generations._be3d4a28-6f38-473d-92b2-0be979cfe6802.4Collection ManagementSupport expert management, care and sharing of collections and the application of knowledge and information._d50a8144-3941-4867-9e24-fca88ddaad192.5Research[Support] research_d9f6ddf7-2c3e-48b7-938f-b9f822de36763AdvocacyMLA advocates evidence-based decision-making. _974cd3d6-8a5a-4b40-bdc2-20c36d6eb2113.1Policy, Strategy, and PerformanceWe will use research to drive policy and strategy development, understand and monitor performance, support, strengthen and improve the sector, and demonstrate impact._315e9e33-b2fd-4727-8c84-668ae0cb92853.2International CollaborationMLA will collaborate proactively with partners across the UK and internationally in order to ensure that its responsibilities are framed in the widest possible context so that the sector can benefit from the exchange and application of world-wide experience, expertise and best practice._fedfdfde-dfb2-496b-ac8b-76375cb2216d42008-02-012010-12-312010-02-08http://www.mla.gov.uk/about/~/media/Files/pdf/2008/corporate_plan_2008ArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com