- Vision [1]
- The 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.
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