[Federal Register: July 23, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 141)]
[Notices]               
[Page 40050-40051]
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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

 
Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Museum 
Services; Proposed Collection, Comment Request; Professional Services 
Program (PSP) Evaluation

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services 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 (PRA 95) [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. The 
Institute of Museum and Library Services is currently soliciting 
comments concerning the proposed Professional Services Program (PSP) 
Evaluation. A copy of the proposed information collection request can 
be obtained by contacting the individual

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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 September 21, 1999. IMLS is 
particularly interested in comments that help the agency to:
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    <bullet> 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 of Research and Technology, Institute of Museum and Library 
Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 802, Washington, DC 20506. 
Dr. Danvers can be reached at telephone: 202-606-2478; fax: 202-606-
1077; or e-mail:rdanvers@imls.fed.us.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an 
independent Federal grant-making agency authorized by the Museum and 
Library Services Act, Public Law 104-208. The Institute of Museum and 
Library Service is seeking to collect and analyze information related 
to the Professional Services Program (PSP), which provides grants to 
museum organizations for programs that address core museum issues, such 
as improving services to the public, professional training, and 
leadership development. The research evaluation will help IMLS evaluate 
the direct and indirect outcomes for museums and other participants in 
PSP-funded projects, evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of PSP, 
identify potential areas for improvement, determine the level of need/
interest for the program within the key stakeholder groups, and assess 
the program's contribution to meeting the agency mission.

II. Current Actions

    IMLS seeks to collect, analyze and report on basic information 
about the effectiveness of the Professional Services Program. From this 
evaluation, IMLS will be able to asses the strengths, weaknesses, and 
overall success of the PSP program, and make improvements on the 
program.
    Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
    Title: Professional Service Program Evaluation.
    OMB Number: Agency Number 3137.
    Frequency: Once.
    Affected Public: Museums and museum organizations.
    Number of Respondents: 400.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes or less.
    Total Burden Hours: 200 hours.
    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.

    Dated: July 19, 1999.
Mamie Bittner,
Director of Public and Legislative Affairs.
[FR Doc. 99-18800 Filed 7-22-99; 8:45 am]
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