Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 2025-2027 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding Opportunity, 39660 [2024-10094]

Download as PDF 39660 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 91 / Thursday, May 9, 2024 / Notices and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of the information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. By the National Credit Union Administration Board. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. 2024–10122 Filed 5–8–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7535–01–P NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 2025–2027 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding Opportunity Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities. ACTION: Submission for OMB review, comment request, collection of information. AGENCY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 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. 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. The purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments concerning 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. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the ADDRESSES section below on or before June 08, 2024. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of publication of this Notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this particular ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 May 08, 2024 Jkt 262001 information collection request by selecting ‘‘Institute of Museum and Library Services’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review;’’ then check ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Once you have found this information collection request, select ‘‘Comment,’’ and enter or upload your comment and information. Alternatively, please mail your written comments to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or call (202) 395–7316. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony D. Smith, Acting Deputy Director, Office of Library Services, 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. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing (TTY users) can contact IMLS at 202– 207–7858 via 711 for TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay Service. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IMLS 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. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov. Current Actions: The IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program supports 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 the two Notices of Funding Opportunity for the next three years (FY25–FY27). 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We received and replied to one comment in response to this Notice. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this notice. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: 2025–2027 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding Opportunity. OMB Control Number: 3137–0091. Agency Number: 3137. Affected Public: Library applicants. Total Number of Respondents: 400. Frequency of Response: Once per request. Average Hours Per Response: 45. Total Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 18,000. Total Annual Cost Burden: $560,520. Total Annual Federal Costs: $90,783. Dated: May 3, 2024. Suzanne Mbollo, Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 91 (Thursday, May 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 39660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-10094]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection: 
2025-2027 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and Laura Bush 
21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding Opportunity

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

ACTION: Submission for OMB review, comment request, collection of 
information.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 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. 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. The purpose of this Notice is to 
solicit comments concerning 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.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section below on or before June 08, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed 
information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of 
publication of this Notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find 
this particular information collection request by selecting ``Institute 
of Museum and Library Services'' under ``Currently Under Review;'' then 
check ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox. Once you have 
found this information collection request, select ``Comment,'' and 
enter or upload your comment and information. Alternatively, please 
mail your written comments to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management 
and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or call (202) 395-7316.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony D. Smith, Acting Deputy 
Director, Office of Library Services, 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. Persons who are 
deaf or hard of hearing (TTY users) can contact IMLS at 202-207-7858 
via 711 for TTY-Based Telecommunications Relay Service.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: IMLS 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. To learn more, 
visit www.imls.gov.
    Current Actions: The IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries 
Program supports 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 
the two Notices of Funding Opportunity for the next three years (FY25-
FY27).
    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 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).
    The 60-Day Notice was published in the Federal Register on February 
27, 2024 (89 FR 14525) (Document Number 2024-03983). We received and 
replied to one comment in response to this Notice. A copy of the 
proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting 
the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of 
this notice.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: 2025-2027 IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and 
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notices of Funding 
Opportunity.
    OMB Control Number: 3137-0091.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: Library applicants.
    Total Number of Respondents: 400.
    Frequency of Response: Once per request.
    Average Hours Per Response: 45.
    Total Estimated Number of Burden Hours: 18,000.
    Total Annual Cost Burden: $560,520.
    Total Annual Federal Costs: $90,783.

    Dated: May 3, 2024.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2024-10094 Filed 5-8-24; 8:45 am]
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