[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 178 (Wednesday, September 15, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55654-55655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-20747]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Institute of Museum and Library Services; Proposed Collection, 
Comment Request, Program Evaluation of an IMLS Workshop To Foster 
Discussion of Collaborative Activities Among Libraries, Museums, and K-
12 Education

ACTION: Notice, request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services, as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites 
the general public and federal agencies 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 pre-
clearance comment opportunity 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. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is 
currently soliciting comments concerning its planned evaluation of a 
workshop to foster discussion of strengthening K-12 education through 
collaborations among museums, libraries, and K-12 education.
    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 November 15, 2004.
    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 collection of information

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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 
automate electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submissions of responses.

ADDRESSES:  Send comments to: Karen Motylewski, Research Officer, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Room 223, Washington, DC 20506. Ms. Motylewski can be reached on 
telephone: 202-606-5551; fax: 202-606-0395; or by e-mail at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is charged with 
promoting the improvement of library and museum services for the 
benefit of the public. Through grantmaking and leadership activities, 
IMLS seeks to assure that libraries and museums are able to play an 
active role in cultivating an educated and engaged citizenry. IMLS 
builds the capacity of libraries and museums by encouraging the highest 
standards in management, public service, and education; leadership in 
the use of technology; strategic planning for results, and partnerships 
to create new networks that support lifelong learning and the effective 
management of assets.
    According to its strategic plan, IMLS is dedicated to creating and 
sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museums 
service their communities. IMLS believes that libraries and museums are 
key resources for education in the United States and promotes the 
vision of a learning society in which learning is seen as a community-
wide responsibility supported by both formal and informal educational 
entities.

II. Current Actions

    Under its convening authority IMLS brought together 60 
professionals from the fields of museum, library, and K-12 education on 
August 30-31, 2004, to explore the current status of knowledge about 
the learning outcomes, impact, and potential implications of formal 
collaboration among organizations and institutions in these fields. 
IMLS's purpose was to increase cross-disciplinary information sharing 
for the purposes of strengthening learning in the K-12 years and 
building collaborations to support formal K-12 education. In accordance 
with the President's Management Agenda, the Government Performance and 
Results Act of 1993, and the Office of Management and Budget program 
assessment initiatives, IMLS wishes to measure the extent to which this 
meeting met IMLS's goals.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Program evaluation of a workshop to foster discussion of 
strengthening learning through collaborations among libraries, museums, 
and K-12 education.
    OMB Number: n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: Museums, libraries, K-12 education outlets.
    Number of Respondents: 60.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 4.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: 0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Motylewski, Research Officer, 
Office of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, e-mail 
[email protected], telephone (202) 606-5551.

    Dated: September 9, 2004.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director, Office of Research and Technology.
[FR Doc. 04-20747 Filed 9-14-04; 8:45 am]
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