[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 20, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 3138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-1202]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Library 
Services, Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Museum/Library 
Partnerships Research

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum Services has submitted the following 
public information request to the Office of Management and Budget for 
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Currently, the Institute 
of Museum and Library Services is soliciting comment concerning a new 
collections entitled, Museum/Library Partnerships Research. A copy of 
this proposed form, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 
Director of Research and Technology, Rebecca Danvers (202) 606-2478. 
Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) 
may call (202) 606-8636.
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn.: OMB Desk Officer for Education, Office of Management 
and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395-7316, by 30 days 
from publication date.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
     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.
    Background: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is 
seeking to collect and analyze information on the nature and extent of 
museum and library partnerships in the United States. The research 
program will help IMLS more fully meet its goal of supporting such 
collaborations between museums and libraries, an objective which was 
specifically set forth in the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996. 
In 1998, IMLS began awarding financial support to museum and library 
partners through the National Leadership Grants (NLG) program. As such, 
IMLS requires an estimate on the number of collaborations that 
currently exist as well as detailed information on the types of 
activities and programs that may require IMLS support. This research 
study will collect these and other data from libraries and museums 
across the nation.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Museum/Library Partnerships Research.
    OMB Number: N/A.
    Affected Publics: museums and libraries.
    Total Respondents: 280 (265 + 15).
    Frequency: one time.
    Total Responses: 280.
    Average Time per Response: 265 at 5 minutes; 15 at 45 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 32 hours.
    Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): $0.
    Total Burden Cost (operating/maintenance): $0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mamie Bittner, Director Public and 
Legislative Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20506.

    Dated: January 14, 1999.
Mamie Bittner,
Director, Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 99-1202 Filed 1-19-99; 8:45 am]
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