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Research forms an important part of the MLA Council's work and is used as a strategic tool helping to inform and underpin MLA policy objectives. The purpose of this site is to promote and support the use of research and evidence in the museums, libraries and archives sector. For a broad view of the Research team's agenda, activities and framework please visit the research pages on the MLA's website.

Research Documents and Case Studies

This resource for sharing research and evidence, has details of 748 research and evaluation reports, case studies and research briefings (including archived material).

Most Recent Publications

• The most recently uploaded research document published is 'MLA Reference Online: a milestone report.'
• The most recently up-loaded or edited case study is 'North West and Yorkshire Libraries Consortia Joint Stock Procurement.'
• The most recently uploaded research briefing is 'Research Briefing 8: Promoting health literacy in libraries.'

Top 5 research downloads for March 2010

• Role of public libraries in supporting and promoting digital participation
• Boys into Books (5-11)
• Increasing the attractiveness of libraries for adult learners
• Book Ahead
• Research Briefing 3: Attracting library non-users - what have we learned so far?

Who can access the site?

Everyone can access the Research & Evaluation and Case Studies sections of this site. Please note that personal logins for other features of this site are currently only available to MLA staff.

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