National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities May 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is requesting proposals leading to one (1) award of a Cooperative Agreement to Study User Satisfaction with Access to Government Information and Services at Public Libraries and Public Access Computing Centers. This study will explore how the part of the population with limited access to Internet resources (individuals who do not have broadband access from home, work, or school; who choose to access government services and information from locations other than home, work, or school; or who do so through traditional means of access) accesses services and information from the Federal, State, and local governments and whether such users are satisfied with the information and services they are able to access. The study will also examine the ways that public libraries and public access computing centers provide assistance (e.g., reference services, tutorials, classes, training) to users seeking information and services from the Federal, State, and local governments. Eligible organizations include all types of libraries except Federal and for-profit libraries. Eligible libraries include public, school, academic, special, private (not-for-profit), archives, library agencies, and library consortia. In addition, research libraries that give the public access to services and materials suitable for scholarly research not otherwise available to the public and that are not part of a university or college are eligible. Institutions of higher education, including public and not- for-profit universities and colleges, are also eligible. Graduate schools of library and information science may apply as part of an institution of higher education. The Cooperative Agreement will be for up to 2 years. The award amount will be up to $500,000. Those interested in receiving the Program Solicitation should see the address and contact information below.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is requesting proposals leading to one (1) award of a Cooperative Agreement to develop and host the 2006 and 2007 Web-Wise Conferences on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World in cooperation and with the support of IMLS. The Web-Wise Conference highlights exemplary projects that have used federal funding to improve library and museum programs using technology, and brings together library and museum professionals and national technology experts to discuss issues of mutual concern. Organizations eligible for the award include public and not-for-profit institutions of higher education, all types of libraries, library consortia, all types of public and not-for-profit museums and museum consortia. Federally operated and for-profit museums and libraries are not eligible for IMLS funds. Professional associations serving the museum or library field are eligible. The Cooperative Agreement will be for up to two years; however, funds for the 2007 conference will be released upon successful completion of the 2006 conference, availability of federal funds, and approval of the IMLS Director. The award amount will be up to $400,000. Those interested in receiving the Program Solicitation should see the address and contact information below.