[Federal Register: April 15, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 72)]
[Notices]
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THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Institute of Museum and Library Services; Proposed Collection,
Comment Request, Program Evaluation of an IMLS Workshop to Foster
Discussion of Collaborative Activities Among Libraries, Museums, and K-
12 Education
ACTION: Notice, Request for Comments, Submission for OMB Approval.
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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public and federal agencies 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 pre-
clearance comment opportunity 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 or respondents can be
properly assessed. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is
currently soliciting comments concerning its planned evaluation of a
workshop to foster discussion of strengthening K-12 education through
collaborations among museums, libraries, and K-12 education.
A copy of the proposed information collection request can be
obtained by contacting the individual listed below int he addressee
section of this notice.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted to the office listed in the
addressee section below on or before May 16, 2005.
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
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information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of
responses.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to: Karen Molylewski, Research Officer,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW., Room 802 Washington, DC 20506. Ms. Molylewski can be reached on
telephone: 202-606-5551, or my e-mail at kmotylewski@imls.gov. After
April 25, 2005, use the following contact information, Karen
Motylewski, Research Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services,
1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-5841. Ms.
Motylewski can be reached on telephone: 202-653-4686; Fax: 202-653-
4625; or by e-mail at kmotylewski@imls.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The Institue of Museum and Library Services is charged
with promoting the improvement of library and museum services for the
benefit of the public. Through grantmaking and leadership activities,
IMLS seeks to assure that libraries and museums are able to play an
active role in cultivating an educated and engaged citizenry. IMLS
builds the capacity of libraries and museums by encouraging the highest
standards in management, public service, and education, leadership in
the use of technology, strategic planning for results, and partnerships
to create new networks that support lifelong learning and the effective
management of assets.
According to its strategic plan, IMLS is dedicated to creating and
sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museum service
their communities. IMLS believes that libraries and museums are key
resources for education in the United Sates and promotes the vision of
a learning society in which learning is seen as a community-wide
responsibility supported by both formal and informal educational
entities.
Current Actions
Under its convening authority IMLS brought together 64
professionals from the fields of museum, library, and K-12 education on
August 30-31, 2004 to explore the current status of knowledge about the
learning outcomes, impact, and potential implications of formal
collaboration among organizations and institutions in these fields.
IMLS's purpose was to increase cross-disciplinary information sharing
for the purposes of strengthening learning in the K-12 years and
building collaborations to support formal K-12 education. In accordance
with the President's Management Agenda, the Government Performance and
Results Act of 1993, and the Office of Management and Budget program
assessment initiatives, IMLS wishes to measure the extent to which this
meeting met IMLS's goals.
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Title: Program evaluation of a workshop to foster discussion of
strengthening learning through collaborations among libraries, museums,
and K-12 education.
OMB Number: n/a.
Agency Number: 3137.
Frequency: One time.
Affected Public: Museums, libraries, K-12 education outlets.
Number of Respondents: 64.
Estimate Time Per Respondent: 20 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 21.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
Total Annual costs: $3000.00.
Contact: Send comments to Karen Motylewski, Research Officer,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW., Room 802, Washington, DC 20506. Ms. Motylewski can be reached on
telephone: 202-606-5551, or by e-mail at kmotylewki@imls.gov. After
April 25, 2005, use the following contact information. Karen
Motylewski, Research Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services,
1800 M Street, NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-5841. Ms.
Motylewski can be reached on telephone: 202-653-4686; Fax: 202-653-
4625; or by e-mail at kmotylewski@imls.gov
Dated: April 8, 2005.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director, Office of Research and Technology.
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