[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 188 (Thursday, September 29, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56932-56933]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19423]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Comment Request, Youth Development Services 
Grant Analysis

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice, request for comments, collection of information.

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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 study of museums and libraries 
providing youth development services under grants funded by IMLS.
    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 28, 2005. IMLS is 
particularly interested in comments that help the agency to:

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     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. Mary Downs, Research Officer, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M St., NW., Washington, 
DC 20036. Telephone: 202-653-4682, Fax: 202-653-4625 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 1104-208. 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. The Museum and Library Services Act of 2003 includes a strong 
emphasis on supporting museums and libraries to carry out their 
educational role as core providers of learning and in conjunction with 
schools, families and communities. This solicitation is to develop 
plans to collect information to assist IMLS in understanding the needs 
and trends of museums and libraries, as well as the impact and 
effectiveness of museum and library programs that provide services to 
America's youth.

II. Current Actions

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services, in accordance with 
the Museum and Library Services Act of 2003, is authorized to identify 
needs and trends of museum and library services, report on the impact 
and effectiveness, and identify best practices of programs conducted 
with funds made available by the Institute. Current research 
initiatives include analysis of grants made to museums and libraries in 
the area of youth development services between 1997 and 2003 to 
identify needs, trends, and exemplary practices, and to gain an 
understanding of the outcomes of such grants. A survey will be 
undertaken to solicit information from past grantees about the results 
of their programs. A small number of these grantees will be interviewed 
by phone. These information collections will be developed based on what 
is needed to undertake an analysis and case studies of grant results. 
The information IMLS collects will build on, but not duplicate existing 
or ongoing collections.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Youth Development Grants Survey.
    OMB Number: n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: Museums, libraries and archives.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 300.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total Annual costs: 0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Mary Downs, Research Officer, 
Officer of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1800 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20036, e-mail: 
[email protected] or telephone (202) 653-4682.

    Dated: September 23, 2005.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director, Office of Research and Technology.
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