Click here to view the first edition of the mace newsletter for 2006.

For a brief overview of what MACE is about and for information on a Birmingham event in February click on the title heading.

‘A terrific idea – fun, adventurous and smart.’

Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate

Tyne and Wear Museums Social Impact Study

In December 2004, using money provided by the North East Museum, Library and Archive Council (NEMLAC), Tyne and Wear Museums (TWM) commissioned AEA Consulting to investigate the social impact of its programmes and to recommend ways in which TWM could ensure and maximise impact in the future.

For the third consecutive year there has been a rise in the number of people visiting public libraries in England. Statistics released today from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy show that in 2004/05 visits to public libraries increased by just under three million. There were over 21 million more visits to libraries in 2004/05 than there were in 2001/02.

The Clore Leadership Programme has been designed to help develop the skills and experience of potential leaders in the cultural sector. The Programme includes the whole range of creative and cultural fields, and the Laser Foundation is supporting a Fellowship for librarians working in public librarianship.

Click here to view MLA West Midlands latest newsletter, INSIGHT 10 and a Cultural Calendar highlighting some of the national, regional, religious events/festivals for 2006.