Study of IMLS Funded Digital Collections and Content, Collections Registry Survey, Comment Request, 66863-66864 [05-21930]

Download as PDF 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 66864 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 212 / Thursday, November 3, 2005 / Notices Dated: October 27, 2005. Rebecca Danvers, Director, Research and Technology. [FR Doc. 05–21930 Filed 11–2–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–M NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463 as amended) notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Panel of the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will be held at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, in Room 730, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Monday, November 14, 2005. The purpose of the meeting is to review applications for Certificates of Indemnity submitted to the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities for exhibitions beginning after January 1, 2006. Because the proposed meeting will consider financial and commercial data and because it is important to keep values of objects, methods of transportation and security measures confidential, pursuant to the authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority to Close Advisory Committee Meetings, dated July 19, 1993, I have determined that the meeting would fall within exemption (4) of 5 U.S.C. 552(b) and that it is essential to close the meeting to protect the free exchange of views and to avoid interference with the operations of the Committee. It is suggested that those desiring more specific information contact Advisory Committee Management Officer, Michael McDonald, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, or call 202/606– 8322. Michael McDonald, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–21944 Filed 11–2–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES National Council on the Humanities; Meeting October 31, 2005. Pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:27 Nov 02, 2005 Jkt 208001 L. 92–463, as amended) notice is hereby given the National Council on the Humanities will meet in Washington, DC on November 17–18, 2005. The purpose of the meeting is to advise the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities with respect to policies, programs, and procedures for carrying out his functions, and to review applications for financial support from and gifts offered to the Endowment and to make recommendations thereon to the Chairman. The meeting will be held in the Old Post Office Building, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. A portion of the morning and afternoon sessions on November 17–18, 2005, will not be open to the public pursuant to subsections (c)(4), (c)(6) and (c)(9)(B) of section 552b of Title 5, United States Code because the Council will consider information that may disclose: Trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential; information of a personal nature the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy; and information the premature disclosure of which would be likely to significantly frustrate implementation of proposed agency action. I have made this determination under the authority granted me by the Chairman’s Delegation of Authority dated July 19, 1993. The agenda for the sessions on November 17, 2005 will be as follows: Committee Meetings (Open to the Public) Policy discussion. 9–10:30 a.m. Challenge Grants—Room 420. Education Programs—Room M–07. Federal/State Partnership—Room 507. Preservation and Access—Room 415. Research Programs—Room 315. (Closed to the Public). Discussion of specific grant applications and programs before the Council. 10:30 a.m. until Adjourned Challenge Grants—Room 420. Education Programs—Room M–07. Federal/State Partnership—Room 507. Preservation and Access—Room 415. Research Programs—Room 315. The morning session on November 18, 2005 will convene at 9 a.m., in the 1st Floor Council Room M–09, and will be open to the public, as set out below. The agenda for the morning session will be as follows: A. Minutes of the Previous Meeting. B. Reports. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1. Introductory Remarks. 2. Staff Report. 3. Congressional Report. 4. Budget Report. 5. Reports on Policy and General Matters. a. Challenge Grants. b. Education Programs. c. Federal/State Partnership. d. Preservation and Access. e. Research Programs. The remainder of the proposed meeting will be given to the consideration of specific applications and closed to the public for the reasons stated above. Further information about this meeting can be obtained from Mr. Michael P. McDonald, Advisory Committee Management Officer, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, or by calling (202) 606–8322, TDD (202) 606– 8282. Advance notice of any special needs or accommodations is appreciated. Michael P. McDonald, Advisory Committee, Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–21943 Filed 11–2–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7536–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Notice of Meeting The Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW) will hold its 165th meeting on November 14–16, 2005, Room T–2B3, Two White Flint North, 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The schedule for this meeting is as follows: Monday, November 14, 2005 8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.: Opening Statement (Open)—The ACNW Chairman will make opening remarks regarding the conduct of today’s sessions. 8:45 a.m.–9:15 a.m.: Observations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) October 2005 Public Meeting on its Proposed Revisions to 40 CFR Part 197 (Open)—EPA recently held public hearings on its proposed amendments to the public health and environmental radiation protection standards for Yucca Mountain, Nevada, found at 40 CFR Part 197. The Committee will receive a report from one of its Members who observed one of the public hearings. 9:15 a.m.–10 a.m.: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC’s) Plans E:\FR\FM\03NON1.SGM 03NON1

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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Study of IMLS Funded Digital Collections and Content, Collections 
Registry Survey, Comment Request

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice, Submission for OMB Approval.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 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 (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, e.g., permitting 
electronic submission 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: 

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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  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.


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    Dated: October 27, 2005.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director, Research and Technology.
[FR Doc. 05-21930 Filed 11-2-05; 8:45 am]
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