Resource ID: INDIGO-ARES-0013
To help the sector demonstrate its contribution to the achievement of local priority outcomes, MLA has developed the Outcomes Framework. This sets out, against The National Indicator set for Local Authorities and Local Partnerships, where museums, libraries and archives have the greatest impact. In doing this, it identifies where the sector adds value in its own right, and thus strengthens the case for investment in museums, libraries and archives.
The Outcomes Framework for Museums, Libraries and Archives is designed to "help the sector demonstrate its contribution to the achievement of local priority outcomes". The Framework also includes examples of best practices, relevant datasets, and suggestions of indicators.
Information is grouped by outcome:
- Stronger communities
- Safer communities
- Children and Young people - Stay Safe
- Children and Young People - Enjoy and Achieve
- Children and Young People - Make a Positive Contribution
- Adult health and wellbeing
- Tackling exclusion and promoting equality
- Local economy
- Environmental Sustainability
Impact goal: Education, Social impact, Local rejuvenation
Internal/external: Internal
Leader: UK Museums, Libraries & Archives (MLA)
Method: Surveys, Observation, Operational data, Mission alignment, Ex ante projections
Output format: Qualitative only, Quant but no index
Scale: Meso
Sourcing: Proprietary in house
Time frame: Ongoing
Type: Case study
Used in sectors: Governance policy, Developed countries
Who: Public sector
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