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Number of institutions
All data are for UK unless otherwise stated
Data in italics are estimates
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Number of libraries
 
2005-06
2000-01
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Public libraries
4,574

4,610

 CIPFAc/LISU database
Academic libraries
941
791
 SCONUL/LISU database
National libraries
6
6
  
Public libraries Figure is for public library service points (inc. mobile). Does not include service points in institutions.
 
Academic libraries Service points in higher education institutions. 2000-01 excludes Oxford and Cambridge college libraries.
 
Table updated Feb 08
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Number of archives by type (2006)
National
117
Local
653
University
321
Special
1,190
Business
58
Total
2,339
Source: ARCHON Directory, July 2006
Table updated Oct 06
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Museums in MLA Accreditation Scheme (2006)
Number of museums in MLA Accreditation Scheme
1,777
Source: MLA, 2006
Details of the MLA Accreditation Scheme
Table updated Sep 06
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