[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 23 (Monday, February 5, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5301-5302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-1765]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Public Libraries 
Survey, 2008-2010

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) as part of 
its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, 
conducts a pre-

[[Page 5302]]

clearance 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 continuance of the Public Libraries Survey for 
Fiscal Years 2008-2010.
    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 April 6, 2007. 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 G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, 
Office of Information Resources Management, Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. 
Ms. Smith can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4688, Fax: 202-653-4625, 
or by e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 
is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum 
and Library Services Act, 20 U.S.C. 9101, et seq. Section 210 of the 
Act supports IMLS' data collection and analysis role. 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 Public Libraries Survey, conducted by the U.S. Dept. of 
Education, has OMB clearance number 1850-0689; it expires 7/31/2008.
    Plans are underway for transfer of the Public Libraries Survey from 
the Dept. of Education to the Institute of Museum and Library Services 
beginning with Fiscal Year 2008. The responsibility for this data 
collection, and for the clearance process, will be transferred entirely 
to IMLS.
    Abstract: Mandated under PL 107-279, this survey collects annual 
descriptive data on the universe of public libraries in the U.S. and 
the Outlying Areas. Information such as public service hours per year, 
circulation of library books, etc., number of librarians, population of 
legal service area, expenditures for library collection, staff salary 
data, and access to technology are collected. Data are collected from 
each public library and are coordinated at the state level by a state 
data coordinator.
    OMB Number: n/a.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Affected Public: Federal, State and local governments, State 
library agencies, libraries, general public.
    Number of Respondents: 55.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Burden hours per respondent: 56. Total burden hours: 3080.
    Contact: Barbara G. Smith, E-Projects Officer, Office of 
Information Resources Management, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1800 M Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Ms. Smith 
can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4688, Fax: 202-653-4625, or by e-
mail at [email protected].

Barbara G. Smith,
E-Projects Officer.
[FR Doc. E7-1765 Filed 2-2-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7036-01-P