[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 139 (Monday, July 21, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43233-43234]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-18438]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Study of IMLS Funded Digital Collections and Content, Submission 
for OMB Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, NFAH.

ACTION: Notice of Requests for New Information Collection Approval.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the 
following information collection has been submitted 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). 
A copy of this proposed form, which applicable supporting 
documentation, may be obtained by calling the Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, Mamie 
Bittner at (202) 606-8339. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call (202) 606-8636.

DATES: Comments must be received by August 20, 2003. The OMB is 
particularly interested in comments which:
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] 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;
    [sbull] Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    [sbull] Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who

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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.

ADDRESSES: For a copy of the form contact: Mamie Bittner, Director of 
Legislative and Public Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 510, Washington, DC 20506.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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. In the National Leadership Grant Programs, IMLS funds the 
digitization of library and museum collections.
    This study is determine the feasibility of using the Open Archives 
Initiative (OAI) Metadata Harvesting Protocol to aggregate and provide 
integrated item-level search access to the digitization projects funded 
by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the National 
Leadership Grant Program.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Study of IMLS Funded Digital Collections and Content.
    OMB Number: none.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: Various.
    Affected Public: museums and libraries that created digital 
collections with IMLS funding.
    Number of Respondents: 154 plus 15 interviews.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: various.
    Total Burden Hours: 146.25 (over three years).
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: n/a.
    Total Annual Costs: $3,123.13.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATON CONTACT: 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.

    Dated: July 8, 2003.
Mamie Bittner,
Director Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 03-18438 Filed 7-18-03; 8:45 am]
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