[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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