[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 194 (Wednesday, October 7, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 53939-53940] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-26808] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES Institute of Museum and Library Services; Proposed Collection, Comment Request ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 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 proposed Identification and Analysis of Library and Museum Collaborations. A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the addressee section of this notice. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the addressee section below on or before December 7, 1998. 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: Dr. Rebecca Danvers, Director of the Office or Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Room 802, Washington, DC 20506. Dr. Danvers can be reached on Telephone: 202-606-2478 Fax: 202-606-1077 or at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and Library Services Act, Pub. L. 104-208. 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. One of the core goals of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as stated in its strategic plan, is to promote access to museum and library services for a diverse public. A specific objective within that goal is to encourage and enable partnerships between libraries and museums and other organizations, institutions and agencies. Currently, IMLS funding specifically supports collaborative library and museum projects through the National Leadership Grants program. This program made its first round of awards in September 1998. IMLS may also [[Page 53940]] support library and museum partnerships in other programs, although not as a specific objective. II. Current Actions IMLS seeks to collect, analyze and report on basic information about the characteristics of museum and library partnerships as they currently exist in the United States. The project will assist IMLS in understanding the nature, range and scope of museum and library partnerships in representative service areas, particularly including partnerships not receiving IMLS support. Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services. Title: Identification and Analysis of Library and Museum Collaborations. OMB Number: Agency Number: 3137. Frequency: Once. Affected Public: Number of Respondents: 250. Estimated Time Per Respondents: 30 minutes (.5 hours). Total Burden Hours: 125. Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0. Total Annual costs: 0. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mamie Bittner, Director of Public and Legislative Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506, telephone (202) 606- 4648. Mamie Bittner, Director of Public and Legislative Affairs. [FR Doc. 98-26808 Filed 10-6-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7036-01-M