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The Impact of Free Access to Public
Access Computers and the Internet at
Public Libraries Study, Submission for
OMB Review, Comment Request
Institute of Museum and
Library Services, National Foundation
for the Arts and Humanities.
ACTION: Submission to OMB for review,
comment request.
AGENCY:
The Institute of Museum and
Library Services announces the
following information collection has
been submitted to the Office of
Management and Budget for review and
approval in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub.
L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A
copy of this proposed form, with
applicable supporting documentation,
may be obtained by calling the Institute
of Museum and Library Services,
Associate Deputy Director for Research
and Statistics, Carlos Manjarrez at (202)
653–4671. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf
(TTY/TDD) may call (202) 653–4614.
This study is to examine the use of
public access computers in public
libraries; undertake an analysis of the
impact on individuals, families, and
communities of the provision of public
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access computers and access to the
Internet in public libraries; and identify
and disseminate indicators of impact
within communities for public libraries
to use for future assessments.
DATES: Comments must be received by
September 5, 2008. The OMB is
particularly interested in comments
which:
• 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: For a copy of the form
contact: Lesley Langa, Research
Specialist, Office of Policy, Planning,
Research & Communication, Institute of
Museum and Library Services, 1800 M
St., NW., 9th floor, Washington, DC
20036, by telephone (202) 653–4760 or
by e-mail llanga@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Institute of Museum and Library
Services is an independent Federal
grant-making agency authorized under
20 U.S.C Chapter 72. 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
includes a strong emphasis on
encouraging and assisting museums in
their educational role as core providers
of learning and in conjunction with
schools, families, and communities, and
strengthening library services to the
public. This study will assist IMLS in
understanding the use, impact, and
measureable effect public access
computers in public libraries provides.
A final report will be widely
disseminated to assist policy makers
and prospective funding for public
access computers in public libraries.
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20 U.S.C. 9108 authorizes the Director
of the Institute of Museum and Library
Services to carry out and publish
analyses that shall identify national
needs for, and trends of, museum and
library services; report on the impact
and effectiveness of programs
conducted with funds made available by
the Institute, and identify, and
disseminate information on the best
practices of such programs.
This study is to examine the use of
public access computers in public
libraries; undertake an analysis of the
impact on individuals, families, and
communities of the provision of public
access computers and access to the
Internet in public libraries; and identify
and disseminate indicators of impact
within communities for public libraries
to use for future assessments.
Agency: Institute of Museum and
Library Services.
Title: The Impact of Free Access to
Public Access Computers and the
Internet in Public Libraries.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: Once.
Affected Public: Library staff, users of
public access computers, local officials,
and library directors.
Number of Respondents: 1,550,811.
Estimated Time per Respondent:
Various.
Total Burden Hours: 387,790 hours.
Total Annualized capital/startup
costs: N/A.
Total Annual Costs: $961,273.
Contact: Comments should be sent to
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: July 29, 2008.
Lesley Langa,
Research Specialist.
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
The Impact of Free Access to Public Access Computers and the
Internet at Public Libraries Study, Submission for OMB Review, Comment
Request
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation
for the Arts and Humanities.
ACTION: Submission to OMB for review, comment request.
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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 for review and approval in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).
A copy of this proposed form, with applicable supporting documentation,
may be obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and Library
Services, Associate Deputy Director for Research and Statistics, Carlos
Manjarrez at (202) 653-4671. Individuals who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 653-4614. This study is to
examine the use of public access computers in public libraries;
undertake an analysis of the impact on individuals, families, and
communities of the provision of public access computers and access to
the Internet in public libraries; and identify and disseminate
indicators of impact within communities for public libraries to use for
future assessments.
DATES: Comments must be received by September 5, 2008. The OMB is
particularly interested in comments which:
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: For a copy of the form contact: Lesley Langa, Research
Specialist, Office of Policy, Planning, Research & Communication,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M St., NW., 9th floor,
Washington, DC 20036, by telephone (202) 653-4760 or by e-mail
llanga@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent
Federal grant-making agency authorized under 20 U.S.C Chapter 72. 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 includes a strong emphasis on
encouraging and assisting museums in their educational role as core
providers of learning and in conjunction with schools, families, and
communities, and strengthening library services to the public. This
study will assist IMLS in understanding the use, impact, and
measureable effect public access computers in public libraries
provides. A final report will be widely disseminated to assist policy
makers and prospective funding for public access computers in public
libraries.
20 U.S.C. 9108 authorizes the Director of the Institute of Museum
and Library Services to carry out and publish analyses that shall
identify national needs for, and trends of, museum and library
services; report on the impact and effectiveness of programs conducted
with funds made available by the Institute, and identify, and
disseminate information on the best practices of such programs.
This study is to examine the use of public access computers in
public libraries; undertake an analysis of the impact on individuals,
families, and communities of the provision of public access computers
and access to the Internet in public libraries; and identify and
disseminate indicators of impact within communities for public
libraries to use for future assessments.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: The Impact of Free Access to Public Access Computers and the
Internet in Public Libraries.
OMB Number: None.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: Once.
Affected Public: Library staff, users of public access computers,
local officials, and library directors.
Number of Respondents: 1,550,811.
Estimated Time per Respondent: Various.
Total Burden Hours: 387,790 hours.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: N/A.
Total Annual Costs: $961,273.
Contact: Comments should be sent to 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: July 29, 2008.
Lesley Langa,
Research Specialist.
[FR Doc. E8-17983 Filed 8-5-08; 8:45 am]
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