Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964

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".

Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Citation1964 c 75

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.[3]

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

References
  1. UK Government, https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1964/75
  2. UK Government, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-libraries-as-a-statutory-service/libraries-as-a-statutory-service
  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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