[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27253-27254]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11192]
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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Proposed Collection, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant
Program Evaluation
AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services, National Foundation
for the Arts and the Humanities.
ACTION: Notice, Proposed Collection, Submission for OMB Review.
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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 for review and approval in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call 202-653-4614.
This review 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 ADDRESSEES
section of this notice.
DATES: Comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee
section below on or before June 6, 2012. The OMB is particularly
interested in comments that help the agency to:
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: Matthew Birnbaum, Ph.D., Evaluation and
Research Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M St.
NW., Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: 202-653-4647, Fax: 202-653-4611
or by email at [email protected] or by teletype (TTY/TDD) for persons
with hearing difficulty at 202-653-4614.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services
(IMLS) is an independent Federal grant-making agency and is the primary
source of federal support for the Nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500
museums. 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. IMLS is responsible for
identifying national needs for, and trends of, museum and library
services funded by IMLS; reporting on the impact and effectiveness of
programs conducted with funds made available by IMLS in addressing such
needs; and identifying, and disseminating information on, the best
practices of such programs. (20 U.S.C. Chapter 72, 9108).
Abstract: The Institute of Museum and Library Services seeks to
obtain this information via case study interviews in order to evaluate
and make improvements to the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21)
Grant Program. The information gathered will inform the library and
information science field of innovations and best practices and guide
IMLS in its future administration of the LB21 grant program.
Current Actions: This notice proposes clearance of the Laura Bush
21st Century Librarian Grant Program Evaluation. The 60-day Notice for
``Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Program Evaluation'' was
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published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2011 (FR vol. 76, no.
224, pgs. 72003-72004). No comments were received.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Program Evaluation.
OMB Number: To be determined.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: One time.
Affected Public: Libraries, Educational Institutions, Grant
Recipients, and Program Participants.
Number of Respondents: 135.
Estimated Time per Respondent: 1.0 hours.
Total Burden Hours: $3,861.
Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: N/A.
Total Annual Costs: N/A.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Comments should be sent to 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: May 2, 2012.
Kim Miller,
Management Analyst, Office of Policy, Research and Evaluation.
[FR Doc. 2012-11192 Filed 5-8-12; 8:45 am]
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