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Dated: August 28, 2007.
Howard P. Lowell,
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Institute of Museum and Library
Services; Proposed Collection,
Submission for OMB Review, Public
Libraries Survey, 2008–2010
Institute of Museum and
Library Services, NFAH.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Institute of Museum and
Library Services announces the
following information collection has
been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
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(Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
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.
A copy of the proposed information
collection request can be obtained by
contacting the individual listed below
in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be
submitted to the office listed in the
contact section below on or before
October 4, 2007.
OMB 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: Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects
Officer, Institute of Museum and Library
Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor,
Washington, DC. Ms. Smith can be
reached by telephone: 202–653–4688;
fax: 202–653–8625; or e-mail:
bsmith@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. Section 210 of the
Act supports IMLS’ data collection and
analysis role. 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 Public Libraries Survey,
conducted by the U.S. Department of
Education, has OMB clearance number
1850–0689; it expires 7/31/2008. Plans
are underway for the transfer of the
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Public Libraries Survey from the Dept.
of Education to the Institute of Museum
and Library Services beginning with
Fiscal Year 2008. The responsibility for
this data collection, and for the
clearance process, will be transferred
entirely to IMLS provided that funds are
appropriated to the agency for this
purpose in FY 2008.
Abstract: This survey collects annual
descriptive data on the universe of
public libraries in the U.S. and the
Outlying Areas. Information such as
public service hours per year,
circulation of library books, etc.,
number of librarians, population of legal
service area, expenditures for library
collections, staff salary data, and access
to technology are collected. Data are
collected from each public library and
are coordinated at the state level by a
state data coordinator.
Current Actions: This notice proposes
clearance of the Public Libraries Survey.
The 60-day Notice for the ‘‘Public
Libraries Survey’’ was published in the
Federal Register on February 5, 2007
(FR vol. 72, no. 23, pgs 5301–5302.) No
comments were received.
OMB Number: n/a.
Agency Number: 3137.
Affected Public: Federal, state and
local governments, public libraries, state
library agencies, general public.
Number of Respondents: 55.
Frequency: Annually.
Burden hours per respondent: 39.8
hours; Total burden hours: 2,189.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Comments should be sent to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education,
Office of Management and Budget,
Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503,
(202) 395–7316.
Dated: August 29, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Institute of Museum and Library Services; Proposed Collection,
Submission for OMB Review, Public Libraries Survey, 2008-2010
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the
following information collection has been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval 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 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.
A copy of the proposed information collection request can be
obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES
section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
contact section below on or before October 4, 2007.
OMB 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: Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, Institute of Museum
and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC.
Ms. Smith can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4688; fax: 202-653-8625;
or e-mail: bsmith@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. Section 210 of the
Act supports IMLS' data collection and analysis role. 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 Public Libraries Survey, conducted by the U.S. Department of
Education, has OMB clearance number 1850-0689; it expires 7/31/2008.
Plans are underway for the transfer of the Public Libraries Survey from
the Dept. of Education to the Institute of Museum and Library Services
beginning with Fiscal Year 2008. The responsibility for this data
collection, and for the clearance process, will be transferred entirely
to IMLS provided that funds are appropriated to the agency for this
purpose in FY 2008.
Abstract: This survey collects annual descriptive data on the
universe of public libraries in the U.S. and the Outlying Areas.
Information such as public service hours per year, circulation of
library books, etc., number of librarians, population of legal service
area, expenditures for library collections, staff salary data, and
access to technology are collected. Data are collected from each public
library and are coordinated at the state level by a state data
coordinator.
Current Actions: This notice proposes clearance of the Public
Libraries Survey. The 60-day Notice for the ``Public Libraries Survey''
was published in the Federal Register on February 5, 2007 (FR vol. 72,
no. 23, pgs 5301-5302.) No comments were received.
OMB Number: n/a.
Agency Number: 3137.
Affected Public: Federal, state and local governments, public
libraries, state library agencies, general public.
Number of Respondents: 55.
Frequency: Annually.
Burden hours per respondent: 39.8 hours; Total burden hours: 2,189.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to the Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for
Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC
20503, (202) 395-7316.
Dated: August 29, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-17395 Filed 8-31-07; 8:45 am]
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