Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2022-2024 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding Opportunity, 1535-1536 [2021-00068]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 5 / Friday, January 8, 2021 / Notices tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with NOTICES 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 addressee section below on or before March 8, 2021. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director of Grants Policy and Management, Office of Grants Policy and Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Dr. Bodner can be reached by telephone at 202–653–4636, or by email at cbodner@ imls.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director of Grants Policy and Management, Office of Grants Policy and Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024– 2135. Dr. Bodner can be reached by telephone at 202–653–4636, or by email at cbodner@imls.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IMLS is particularly interested in public 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. I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of Federal support for the Nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:23 Jan 07, 2021 Jkt 253001 libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov. II. Current Actions To administer the IMLS processes associated with grants and cooperative agreements, IMLS uses standardized application forms, guidelines, and reporting forms for eligible libraries, museums, and other organizations to apply for its funding and to report on performance of funded projects. The forms submitted for public review in this Notice are the Interim Performance Report and the Final Performance Report, with the instructions associated with each one. The collection of information using these forms is core to IMLS grant performance reporting requirements and monitoring processes. This action is to renew the content, forms, and instructions for the next three years. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: 2022–2024 IMLS Grant Performance Report Forms. OMB Number: 3137–0100. Frequency: Once per year. Affected Public: Library and Museum grant program awardees. Number of Respondents: TBD. Estimated Average Burden per Response: TBD. Estimated Total Annual Burden: TBD. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: n/a. Total Annual Costs: TBD. Public Comments Invited: Comments submitted in response to this Notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Dated: January 4, 2021. Kim Miller, Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services. [FR Doc. 2021–00066 Filed 1–7–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2022–2024 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding Opportunity Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1535 Notice, request for comments, collection of information. ACTION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), 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. This pre-clearance consultation 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. By this Notice, IMLS is soliciting comments concerning a plan to offer two grant programs targeting the needs of libraries and their communities nationwide: IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. 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 addressee section below on or before March 8, 2021. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director of Grants Policy and Management, Office of Grants Policy and Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Dr. Bodner can be reached by telephone at 202–653–4636, or by email at cbodner@ imls.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony D. Smith, Associate Deputy Director, Office of Library Services Discretionary Programs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Mr. Smith can be reached by telephone at 202– 653–4716, or by email at asmith@ imls.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IMLS is particularly interested in public 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1 1536 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 5 / Friday, January 8, 2021 / Notices 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. tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with NOTICES I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of Federal support for the Nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov. II. Current Actions IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice and by generating results such as new tools, research findings, models, services, practices, or collaborative approaches that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend the benefits of federal investment. The IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public by enhancing the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and library leaders; and recruiting educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals. This action is to renew the content, forms, and instructions for each of the two Notices of Funding Opportunity for the next three years. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: 2022–2024 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding Opportunity. OMB Number: 3137–0091. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:23 Jan 07, 2021 Jkt 253001 Frequency: Twice per year. Affected Public: Library organization applicants. Number of Respondents: TBD. Estimated Average Burden per Response: TBD. Estimated Total Annual Burden: TBD. Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: n/a. Total Annual Costs: TBD. Public Comments Invited: Comments submitted in response to this Notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. Dated: January 4, 2021. Kim Miller, Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services. [FR Doc. 2021–00068 Filed 1–7–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036–01–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2022–2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Nomination Form Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Notice, request for comments, collection of information. AGENCY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), 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. This pre-clearance consultation 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. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments concerning the nomination form for the annual IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service Program designed to recognize outstanding libraries and museums that have made significant contributions in service to improve the wellbeing of their communities. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this Notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before March 8, 2021. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director of Grants Policy and Management, Office of Grants Policy and Management, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024–2135. Dr. Bodner can be reached by telephone at 202–653–4636, or by email at cbodner@ imls.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Maas, Project Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L’Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024– 2135. Ms. Maas can be reached by telephone at 202–653–4798, or by email at kmaas@imls.gov. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IMLS is particularly interested in public 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. I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of Federal support for the Nation’s libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov. E:\FR\FM\08JAN1.SGM 08JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 5 (Friday, January 8, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: 2022-2024 
IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the IMLS Laura Bush 
21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding Opportunity

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

ACTION: Notice, request for comments, collection of information.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (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. This pre-clearance consultation 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. By 
this Notice, IMLS is soliciting comments concerning a plan to offer two 
grant programs targeting the needs of libraries and their communities 
nationwide: IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the IMLS 
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.
    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 
addressee section below on or before March 8, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Connie Bodner, Ph.D., Director of Grants 
Policy and Management, Office of Grants Policy and Management, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, 
Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Dr. Bodner can be reached by 
telephone at 202-653-4636, or by email at [email protected]. Office 
hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony D. Smith, Associate Deputy 
Director, Office of Library Services Discretionary Programs, Institute 
of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 
4000, Washington, DC 20024-2135. Mr. Smith can be reached by telephone 
at 202-653-4716, or by email at [email protected]. Office hours are from 
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IMLS is particularly interested in public 
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

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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.

I. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source 
of Federal support for the Nation's libraries and museums. We advance, 
support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related 
organizations through grant making, research, and policy development. 
Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to 
transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, 
visit www.imls.gov.

II. Current Actions

    IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that 
enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by 
advancing theory and practice and by generating results such as new 
tools, research findings, models, services, practices, or collaborative 
approaches that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to 
extend the benefits of federal investment.
    The IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports 
developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the 
changing learning and information needs of the American public by 
enhancing the training and professional development of library and 
archives professionals; developing faculty and library leaders; and 
recruiting educating, and retaining the next generation of library and 
archives professionals.
    This action is to renew the content, forms, and instructions for 
each of the two Notices of Funding Opportunity for the next three 
years.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: 2022-2024 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and 
the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding 
Opportunity.
    OMB Number: 3137-0091.
    Frequency: Twice per year.
    Affected Public: Library organization applicants.
    Number of Respondents: TBD.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: TBD.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: TBD.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: n/a.
    Total Annual Costs: TBD.
    Public Comments Invited: Comments submitted in response to this 
Notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB's 
clearance of this information collection.

    Dated: January 4, 2021.
Kim Miller,
Senior Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services.
[FR Doc. 2021-00068 Filed 1-7-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7036-01-P

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