[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 194 (Wednesday, October 7, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53939-53940]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-26808]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Institute of Museum and Library Services; Proposed Collection, 
Comment Request

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 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 of 1995 (PRA95) [44 U.S.C. 3508(2)(A)]. 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. 
Currently the Institute of Museum and Library Services is soliciting 
comments concerning the proposed Identification and Analysis of Library 
and Museum Collaborations.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee 
section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
addressee section below on or before December 7, 1998.
    IMLS 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 collocation 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.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Dr. Rebecca Danvers, Director of the 
Office or Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 802, Washington, DC 20506. 
Dr. Danvers can be reached on Telephone: 202-606-2478 Fax: 202-606-1077 
or at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent 
Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library 
Services Act, Pub. L. 104-208. The 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.
    One of the core goals of the Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, as stated in its strategic plan, is to promote access to 
museum and library services for a diverse public. A specific objective 
within that goal is to encourage and enable partnerships between 
libraries and museums and other organizations, institutions and 
agencies. Currently, IMLS funding specifically supports collaborative 
library and museum projects through the National Leadership Grants 
program. This program made its first round of awards in September 1998. 
IMLS may also

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support library and museum partnerships in other programs, although not 
as a specific objective.

II. Current Actions

    IMLS seeks to collect, analyze and report on basic information 
about the characteristics of museum and library partnerships as they 
currently exist in the United States. The project will assist IMLS in 
understanding the nature, range and scope of museum and library 
partnerships in representative service areas, particularly including 
partnerships not receiving IMLS support.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Identification and Analysis of Library and Museum 
Collaborations.
    OMB Number:
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: Once.
    Affected Public:
    Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Time Per Respondents: 30 minutes (.5 hours).
    Total Burden Hours: 125.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual costs: 0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mamie Bittner, Director of Public and 
Legislative Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, telephone (202) 606-
4648.
Mamie Bittner,
Director of Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 98-26808 Filed 10-6-98; 8:45 am]
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