Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Analysis of Trends in Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants to States, 71972-71973 [E7-24598]

Agencies

• The National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities
• National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities

[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71972-71973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-24598]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Analysis of Trends in 
Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants to States

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
for the Arts and Humanities.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) 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 proposed study to assess the impact 
of access to computers and the Internet and to related services at 
public libraries on individuals, families, and communities.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section below on or before February 19, 2008. 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 submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Mamie Bittner, Director, Office of Policy, 
Planning, Research, and Communications, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th floor, Washington, DC 20036, by 
telephone: 202-653-4630; fax: 202-653-4625; or by e-mail at 
mbittner@imls.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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1. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is authorized by the 
Museum and Library Services Act, Public law 108-81, and is the primary 
source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 
museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and 
museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute 
works at the national level and in coordination with state and local 
organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance 
learning and innovation; and support professional development.

II. Current Actions

    The purpose of this study is to gather and analyze original data 
to:
    (1) better understand achievements, uses, impacts, and remaining 
needs for its program of annual formula-based library Grants to States 
from approximately 2003-2007;
    (2) relate services provided through Grants to States to all 
library services provided by the State Library Administrative Agencies 
in this period and understand the contribution of Grants to States to 
stimulating funding for library services;
    (3) relate these services to library services and trends in general 
in this period; and
    (4) better understand the function and impact of the program in the 
national context of library services.
    Once completed, the results of the study will be issued as a report 
that will be made widely available to inform and benefit libraries, the 
library research field, and the public at large.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Analysis of trends in Institute of Museum and Library 
Services Grants to States.
    OMB Number: To be determined.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: Libraries, State Library Administrative agencies.
    Number of Respondents: To be determined.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: To be determined.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: To be determined.
    Total Costs: To be determined.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mamie Bittner, Director, Office of 
Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications, Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th floor, Washington, DC 20036, 
by telephone: 202-653-4630; fax: 202-653-4625; or by e-mail at 
mbittner@imls.gov.

    Dated: December 13, 2007.
Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer, Institute of Museum & Library Services.
[FR Doc. E7-24598 Filed 12-18-07; 8:45 am]
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