Public_Libraries_and_Museums_Act_1964

Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964

Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964

1964 act of the UK Parliament that required councils to provide free public libraries

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 in England and Wales[1] "to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all persons".[2] It also allowed local authorities to "provide and maintain museums and art galleries".

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Background

The Act was based on research including the 1962 Bourdillon Report (Standards of Public Library Service in England and Wales) which set out the resources which would be required to provide a comprehensive service.[3]

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

References

  1. [1]
    UK Government, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/75
  2. [2]
    "Libraries as a statutory service". GOV.UK. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. [3]
    Voices for the Library, http://www.voicesforthelibrary.org.uk/2014/07/time-for-a-new-public-libraries-and-museums-act/
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