[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 25, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 36129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-14344]


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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Notice of Extension of Expiring Information Collection: IMLS 
Library Workforce Study

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation 
for the Arts and Humanities.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) as part of 
its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, 
conducts a pre-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. 3506(c)(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 a study to promote improved workforce 
planning including strategies for recruitment and retention of workers 
in the LIS field. In particular, the study aims to collect current and 
projected employment in terms of numbers of positions (filled and 
vacant), functional specialization, educational requirements, skill/
competency requirements, salaries and benefits, demographics, annual 
budget/expenditures, constituency or market size. Information to be 
collected from LIS professionals includes current employment, career 
path and career progression, professional association/union membership 
and demographics.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
ADDRESSES section below on or before 60 days from the date of this 
publication. 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, 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: Lesley Langa, Research Specialist, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th 
floor, Washington, DC 20036, by telephone: 202-653-4760; fax: 202-653-
4611; or by e-mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

1. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is authorized under 
U.S.C. 20 Chapter 72, and is the primary source of federal support for 
the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's 
mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people 
to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and 
in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, 
culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support 
professional development.

II. Current Actions

    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: National Study on the Future of Librarians in the Workforce.
    OMB Number: 3137-0063, expiration date: 06/30/2008.
    Agency Number: 3137.
    Frequency: One time.
    Affected Public: Libraries, librarians, other information 
professionals.
    Number of Respondents: To be determined.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: To be determined.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: To be determined.
    Total Costs: To be determined.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lesley Langa, Research Specialist, 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street, NW., 9th 
floor, Washington, DC 20036, by telephone: 202-653-4760; fax: 202-653-
4611; or by e-mail at [email protected].

    Dated:June 19, 2008.
Lesley Langa,
Research Specialist, Institute of Museum and Library Services.
 [FR Doc. E8-14344 Filed 6-24-08; 8:45 am]
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