National Study of Users and Potential Users of Online Information, 66862-66863 [05-21929]

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[FR Doc. 05–21897 Filed 11–2–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7510–13–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Study of Users and Potential Users of Online Information Institute of Museum and Library Services. ACTION: Notice, Request for Comments, Submission for OMB Approval. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Service as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95)[44 U.S.C. 3508(2)(A)]. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting comments concerning the collection of information to assist IMLS understand the information needs and expectations of users and potential users of online information including, but not limited to information currently available online through libraries, museums and other cultural heritage institutions, and PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Internet, and of the impacts of having such information. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before December 5, 2005. IMLS is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collocation of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. ADDRESSES: Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036; telephone 202–653–4680, fax 202–653–4625, e-mail rdanvers@imls.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. 9101, et seq. The IMLS provides a variety of grant programs to assist the nation’s museums and libraries in improving their operations and enhancing their services to the public. Museums and libraries of all sizes and types may receive support from IMLS programs. The Museum and Library Services Act of 2003 includes a strong emphasis on supporting museum and library services through effective and efficient use of new technologies. This solicitation is to develop plans to collect information to assist IMLS understand the information needs and expectations of users and potential users of online information including, but not limited to information currently available online through libraries, museums and other cultural heritage institutions, and E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 212 / Thursday, November 3, 2005 / Notices the Internet, and of the impacts of having such information. NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES II. Current Action Study of IMLS Funded Digital Collections and Content, Collections Registry Survey, Comment Request The core duties of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as stated in its strategic plan, are to promote excellence in library services and to promote access to museum and library services for a diverse public. This goal will be accomplished in part by promoting access to online resources available through museums and libraries and to promote the development of online resources that have positive impact. IMLS is seeking assistance in developing specific plans to collect information from library users, museum users and Internet users to understand their information needs, their preference for various sources of information and factors affecting their choice, the usefulness and value of the information accessed, and to identify content that should be made available online along with mechanisms and resources needed to connect users to that content. These information collections will be developed based on the geographic location and demographic characteristics of the populations studied. Some information on online information access has been collected, most notably the Pew Internet and American Life project. The information IMLS collects should build on, but not duplicate, existing or ongoing collections. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: National Study of Users and Potential Users of Online Information. OMB Number: N/A. Agency Number: 3137. Frequency: One time. Affected Public: Users of libraries, museums and the Internet. Number of Respondents: 5,000. Estimated Time Per Respondent: 10– 15 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 1,042. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0. Total Annual Costs: 0. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036; telephone (202) 653–4680, fax (202) 653–4625, e-mail rdanvers@imls.gov. Dated: October 27, 2005. Rebecca Danvers, Director, Office of Research and Technology. [FR Doc. 05–21929 Filed 11–2–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Nov 02, 2005 Jkt 208001 Institute of Museum and Library Services. ACTION: Notice, Submission for OMB Approval. AGENCY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). This program helps to ensure that the requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting comments concerning the proposed collection of information from grantee institutions that received National Leadership Program digitization grants since 1998 and continuing through 2005. A copy of this proposed information collection may be obtained by contacting the individual listed in the addresses section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be received by the office listed in the addresses section of this notice by December 5, 2005. IMLS is particularly interested in comments that help the agency to: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66863 e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036; telephone 202–653–4680, fax 202–653–4625, e-mail rdanvers@imls.gov. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, Public Law 104–208. The IMLS provides a variety of grant programs to assist the nation’s museums and libraries in improving their operations and enhancing their services to the public. Museums and libraries of all sizes and types may receive support from IMLS programs. In the National Leadership Grant program, IMLS funds the digitization of library and museum collections. The survey is a Web-based form to collect electronically collection level data about digitization projects funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the National Leadership Grant program. II. Current Actions To collect information from grantee institutions that received National Leadership Grant digitization grants from 1998 and continuing to 2005. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: IMLS Digital Collections and Content—Collection Registry Survey. OMB Number: None. Agency Number: 3137. Frequency: Once. Affected Public: Museums and libraries that created digital collections with IMLS funding. Number of Respondents: 96. Estimated Time Per Respondent: .7 hours. Total Burden Hours: 67.2. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: N/A. Total Costs: $1680. For a copy of the form contact: Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036, by telephone at 202–653–4680, by fax at 202–653–4625, or by e-mail at rdanvers@imls.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1

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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


National Study of Users and Potential Users of Online Information

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice, Request for Comments, Submission for OMB Approval.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Service as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a 
pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and 
federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or 
continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA95)[44 U.S.C. 3508(2)(A)]. This program helps 
to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. 
Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting 
comments concerning the collection of information to assist IMLS 
understand the information needs and expectations of users and 
potential users of online information including, but not limited to 
information currently available online through libraries, museums and 
other cultural heritage institutions, and the Internet, and of the 
impacts of having such information.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee 
section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below on or before December 5, 2005.
    IMLS is particularly interested in comments that help the agency 
to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, 
including whether the information will have practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collocation of information including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES: Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and Technology, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20036; telephone 202-653-4680, fax 202-653-4625, 
e-mail rdanvers@imls.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

1. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent 
Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library 
Services Act, 20 U.S.C. 9101, et seq. The IMLS provides a variety of 
grant programs to assist the nation's museums and libraries in 
improving their operations and enhancing their services to the public. 
Museums and libraries of all sizes and types may receive support from 
IMLS programs. The Museum and Library Services Act of 2003 includes a 
strong emphasis on supporting museum and library services through 
effective and efficient use of new technologies. This solicitation is 
to develop plans to collect information to assist IMLS understand the 
information needs and expectations of users and potential users of 
online information including, but not limited to information currently 
available online through libraries, museums and other cultural heritage 
institutions, and

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the Internet, and of the impacts of having such information.

II. Current Action

    The core duties of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as 
stated in its strategic plan, are to promote excellence in library 
services and to promote access to museum and library services for a 
diverse public. This goal will be accomplished in part by promoting 
access to online resources available through museums and libraries and 
to promote the development of online resources that have positive 
impact. IMLS is seeking assistance in developing specific plans to 
collect information from library users, museum users and Internet users 
to understand their information needs, their preference for various 
sources of information and factors affecting their choice, the 
usefulness and value of the information accessed, and to identify 
content that should be made available online along with mechanisms and 
resources needed to connect users to that content. These information 
collections will be developed based on the geographic location and 
demographic characteristics of the populations studied. Some 
information on online information access has been collected, most 
notably the Pew Internet and American Life project. The information 
IMLS collects should build on, but not duplicate, existing or ongoing 
collections.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: National Study of Users and Potential Users of Online 
Information.
    OMB Number: N/A.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: Users of libraries, museums and the Internet.
    Number of Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 10-15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,042.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: 0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research 
and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M 
Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036; telephone (202) 653-4680, 
fax (202) 653-4625, e-mail rdanvers@imls.gov.

    Dated: October 27, 2005.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director, Office of Research and Technology.
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