[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 140 (Friday, July 20, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 38037]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-18143]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Comment Request, Study of User Needs 
Assessment in Digitization

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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 burdens, 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 study of the needs assessment of end-
users in library and museum digitization projects funded through the 
Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    A copy of the proposed information collection request can be 
obtained by contacting the individual 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 September 18, 2001.
    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: Barbara Smith, Technology Officer, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Room 802, Washington, DC 20506. Ms. Smith can be reached on Telephone: 
202-606-5254, Fax: 202-606-1077 or by e-mail 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, Public Law 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.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Study of User Needs Assessment in Digitization.
    OMB Number n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: Museums and libraries.
    Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 45 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 187.5 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: Zero.
    Total Annual costs: $3,138.75.
    Contact: Mamie Bittner, Director office of Public and Legislative 
Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20506, telephone (202) 606-4648.

    Dated: July 16, 2001.
Mamie Bittner,
Director of Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 01-18143 Filed 7-19-01; 8:45 am]
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