[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 207 (Thursday, October 26, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 62628]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-17926]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES


Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 
35). 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.
    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 
contact section below on or before November 27, 2006.
    OMB 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: Karen Motylewski, Evaluation Officer, Institute of Museum 
and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC. 
Ms. Motylewski can be reached by telephone: 202-653-4686; fax: 202-653-
8625; or e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Background: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is 
an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and 
Library Services Act, Public Law 104-208. IMLS is charged with 
promoting the improvement of library and museum services for the 
benefit of the public. Through grant-making, 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 capacities of libraries 
and museums by encouraging the highest standards in management, pubic 
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 serve 
their communities. IMLS believes that libraries and museums are key 
resources for education in the United States and promote the vision of 
a learning society in which learning is seen as a community-wide 
responsibility supported by both formal and informal educational 
entities.
    Current Actions: The Institute of Museum and Library Services and 
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) are partnering under a 
Memorandum of Understanding to make competitive grants and support 
capacity-building for community partnerships among museum, library and 
public broadcasting outlets and other community organizations to meet 
locally identified community needs in an initiative titled Partnership 
for a Nation of Learners (PNL). IMLS seeks clearance for the 
partnership to collect and analyze information related to evaluation of 
the PNL initiative.
    An estimated 3,000 persons will have engaged in one or more the PNL 
programs. An online survey of participants will be conducted after the 
final event is completed in June 2006. The survey will give these 
individuals an opportunity to provide feedback on the effectiveness of 
the PNL professional development program. The evaluation will yield 
information on what participants learned through the program, their 
current partnering activity, and their future interest in and need for 
learning about partnering. Information gathered will help IMLS and CPB 
to identify potential areas for improvement in PNL professional 
development activities, determine the level of need/interest for this 
resource within the key stakeholder groups, and assess the contribution 
of the professional development resources to meeting local needs and 
the IMLS and CPB missions.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Partnership for a Nation of Learners (PNL) Evaluation.
    OMB Number: Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time
    Affected Public: Personnel of museums, museum organizations, 
libraries, library organizations, and public broadcasting outlets.
    Number of Respondents: 2400 (80% of 3,000).
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 400.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 0.
    Total Annual Costs: 0.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to the 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: October 13, 2006.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director, Office of Research and Technology.
[FR Doc. E6-17926 Filed 10-25-06; 8:45 am]
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