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November 22, 2007
Naval Gazing
The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council is to cut its costs by 25% and is looking to restructure in the wake of the Comprehensive Spending Review.
Future plans for the organisation were laid out yesterday at a board meeting, which saw the board discuss its "radical vision" for reform, which it said would focus on avoiding "duplication and waste".
The meeting also saw the board agree to reshape the MLA Council "in a way that matches the challenges of the vision, breaks down silos, and fosters more flexible and strategic working", following Treasury approval.
It also backed the proposal that sections of the MLA (HR, finance and IT staff) are transferred to Birmingham.
The board will now present its options to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The MLA board also considered the report of the external review of the Better Stock Better Libraries programme, and requested that further work be done to establish which components of the programme can be integrated with the libraries Action Plan. This is due in the "near future", the board said, and aims to develop ideas to help local authorities and their libraries deliver more effectively for the public.
"We will continue to consult with the LGA and other partners," the board said. "A further statement will be made once the Board has reached a final view."
22.11.07 Alison Flood in the Bookseller
Posted by Perkins at November 22, 2007 11:23 AM