Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964

Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
	Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citation	1964 c 75

The Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 (c 75) is an act of the United Kingdom Parliament. It created a statutory duty for local authorities "to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons".^[1] It also allowed local authorities to "provide and maintain museums and art galleries".

Background[]

The Act was based on research including the Bourdillon Report (1962) which set out the resources which would be required to provide a comprehensive service.^[2]

Barrow Central Library is part of Cumbria County Council's library service to comply with the provisions of the Act.

References[]

^ UK Government, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-libraries-as-a-statutory-service/libraries-as-a-statutory-service
^ Voices for the Library, http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/2014/07/time-for-a-new-public-libraries-and-museums-act/

[1] UK Government, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-libraries-as-a-statutory-service/libraries-as-a-statutory-service

[2] Voices for the Library, http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/2014/07/time-for-a-new-public-libraries-and-museums-act/

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