[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 51 (Wednesday, March 16, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14133-14134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-05919]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

Institute of Museum and Library Services


Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request, Proposed Collection; 
Museum Assessment Program Evaluation

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

ACTION: Submission for OMB review, comment request.

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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 (44 U.S.C. 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 ADDRESSES 
section of this notice.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below on or before April 10, 
2016.

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    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 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: Christopher J. Reich, Senior Advisor, Institute of Museum 
and Library Services, 1800 M St. NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. 
Mr. Reich can be reached by Telephone: 202-653-4685, Fax: 202-653-4608, 
or by email at [email protected], or by teletype (TTY/TDD) at 202-653-
4614.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 
is the primary source of federal support for the Nation's 123,000 
libraries and 35,000 museums. The Institute's mission is to inspire 
libraries and museums to advance innovation, learning, and civic 
engagement. 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. IMLS is responsible for identifying national 
needs for and trends in museum, library, and information services; 
measuring and reporting on the impact and effectiveness of museum, 
library and information services throughout the United States, 
including programs conducted with funds made available by IMLS; 
identifying, and disseminating information on, the best practices of 
such programs; and developing plans to improve museum, library, and 
information services of the United States and strengthen national, 
State, local, regional, and international communications and 
cooperative networks (20 U.S.C. 72, 20 U.S.C. 9108).
    The purpose of this survey is to gauge the effect of the Museum 
Assessment Program (MAP) on participating museums and the museum field 
at large. The survey will be used to measure the degree to which the 
program is meeting the needs and building the institutional capacity of 
individual museums, and its overall impact on the museum field 
nationwide. Methods will include web surveys and telephone interviews.
    The web survey will consist of approximately 40 questions that will 
examine the participating museums' experience with the MAP program and 
the subsequent changes in its operations that can be attributed to the 
program, as well as basic institutional profile information. The web 
survey will require an average of 60 minutes to complete. The telephone 
interview guide will be organized into approximately four sections 
(e.g. institutional changes resulting from MAP participation; funding; 
professionalization; and future expectations) and is projected to 
average 30 minutes to complete.
    Current Actions: This notice proposes clearance of the Museum 
Assessment Program (MAP) Evaluation. The 60-day notice for the Museum 
Assessment Program (MAP) Evaluation, was published in the Federal 
Register on July 10, 2015 (FR vol. 80, No. 152, pgs. 39805-39806). The 
agency has taken into consideration the one comment that was received 
under this notice.
    The web survey will consist of approximately 40 questions that will 
examine the participating museums' experience with the MAP program and 
the subsequent changes in its operations that can be attributed to the 
program, as well as basic institutional profile information. The web 
survey will require an average of 60 minutes to complete. The telephone 
interview guide will be organized into approximately four sections 
(e.g. institutional changes resulting from MAP participation; funding; 
professionalization; and future expectations) and is projected to 
average 30 minutes to complete.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Museum Assessment Program Evaluation.
    OMB Number: To Be Determined.
    Frequency: Anticipated for Every Five Years.
    Affected Public: The target population is museums that have 
participated in the Museum Assessment Program during the past eight 
years, all of which are located in the United States.
    Number of Respondents: 309.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: The burden per respondent is 
estimated to be an average of 30 minutes for the web survey and one 
hour for the telephone interview.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 159 hours.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $7,000.
    Total Annual Costs: $3,388.29.

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: March 10, 2016.
Kim A. Miller,
Management Analyst.
[FR Doc. 2016-05919 Filed 3-15-16; 8:45 am]
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