Useful organisations
List of useful organisations relating to museums and archives
- AIM25 – archives in London and the M25 area
- ARLIS/UK & Ireland: the Art Libraries Society - the professional organisation for people involved in providing library and information services and documenting resources in the visual arts
- Collections Trust - UK organisation for collections with the aim to improve the quality of life by ensuring that cultural collections are available for use and enjoyment by everyone, now and for the future
- Council for Higher Education in Art and Design (CHEAD) - representative body for the art and design higher education sector. It provides a forum for debate and exchange of information and ideas for senior managers and seeks to inform, influence, and initiate policy in higher education in art and design at national and other levels
- Museum ID - an independent thinktank for museum and heritage professionals
- Museums Association - association representing museums and galleries in the UK
- Museums, etc – organisation that aims to promote best practice in the management and development of museums and galleries worldwide
- Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) – strategic body that promotes best practice in museums, libraries and archives, to inspire innovative, integrated and sustainable services for all
- National Archives - the official archive of the UK Government. Helps government departments manage their information more effectively and promote the re-use of public sector information
- The National Council on Archives – aims to bring together major bodies and organisations, including service providers, users, depositors and policy makers, across the UK concerned with archives and their use