Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Studies To Support Institute of Museum and Library Services' Learning Agendas for Libraries and Museums, 95246-95247 [2024-28202]

Agencies

• National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
• Institute of Museum and Library Services

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 231 (Monday, December 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 95246-95247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28202]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests: Studies To 
Support Institute of Museum and Library Services' Learning Agendas for 
Libraries and Museums

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
on 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. The 
purpose of this Notice is to solicit comments about the proposed data 
collection for ``Studies to Support IMLS's Learning Agendas for 
Libraries and Museums.'' A copy of the proposed information collection 
request can be obtained using the contact information listed below in 
the ADDRESSES section of this Notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section below on or before January 02, 2025.

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,

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Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or call (202) 395-7316.
    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).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Hechtman, Ph.D., Social Science 
Research Analyst, Office of Research and Evaluation, Institute of 
Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, 
Washington DC 20024-2135. Dr. Hechtman can be reached by telephone at 
202-653-4724, or by email at [email protected]. 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: 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. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov.
    Current Actions: This notice proposes the clearance of information 
collection instruments that support IMLS's Learning Agenda for 
Libraries and Museums. The 60-day notice was published in the Federal 
Register on May 22, 2024 (89 FR 45029) (Document Number 2024-11217). 
IMLS received and responded to one comment requesting a copy of the 
proposed information collection and expressing interest in providing 
input. IMLS provided a summary of the research plan, planned 
activities, and study design.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Studies to Support IMLS's Learning Agendas for Libraries and 
Museums.
    OMB Control Number: 3137-NEW.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Museum staff, library staff, IMLS 
awardees, library community partners.
    Total Number of Annual Respondents: 234.
    Frequency of Response: Once per request.
    Average Hours/Minutes per Response: 59 minutes.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 230.
    Total Annual Cost Burden (dollars): $8,397.19.
    Total Annual Federal Cost (dollars): $202,582.68.

    Dated: November 26, 2024.
Suzanne Mbollo,
Grants Management Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[FR Doc. 2024-28202 Filed 11-29-24; 8:45 am]
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