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The National Museum and Library Services Board will have a teleconference meeting on February 6, 2025. This meeting is set up to evaluate candidates for the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. It will be closed to the public because it involves reviewing sensitive information like trade secrets and confidential data. The meeting is organized by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the guidance of the National Foundation of the Arts and the Humanities.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on renewing forms used to report on grant and cooperative agreement activities for the years 2025 to 2027. The forms are crucial for assessing the performance of IMLS-funded projects, and public input is desired to evaluate their necessity, accuracy, and to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 30, 2025, and can be directed to Julie Balutis at the IMLS. The proposed collection will impact libraries and museums, with a total annual cost burden estimated at $482,688.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of its information collection request related to grant performance reporting for the years 2022-2024. The IMLS aims to streamline the reporting process, minimize the burden on respondents, and ensure the practical utility of the information collected. Public feedback is especially encouraged to assess the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection and suggest improvements. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to Connie Bodner of IMLS.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request involves a three-year plan to pre-test surveys to enhance the quality and usability of data collection instruments, ensuring data is collected efficiently and accurately. Comments from the public are invited, especially those that address the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of the proposed data collection. Feedback can be submitted via the specified online or mail channels before the deadline, March 16, 2021.

The National Museum and Library Services Board, part of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will hold a virtual meeting on March 2, 2021. During this meeting, they will review nominations for the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The meeting is closed to the public because it will discuss sensitive and confidential information. For more details, Katherine Maas can be contacted at the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on a plan to offer a special initiative called Museums Empowered. This initiative focuses on professional development for museums, with projects in areas like diversity, digital technology, evaluation, and organizational management. IMLS is aiming to enhance the quality and clarity of the information they collect, minimize the burden on respondents, and evaluate the necessity and usefulness of the data collection. Comments are invited from the public to help the agency achieve these goals effectively.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on their proposal to renew the Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program Final Performance Report Form. This form is important for IMLS in the administration and performance reporting for grant programs involving Native American tribes. The public is invited to share insights on whether the data collection is necessary, how accurate IMLS's burden estimates are, and ways to improve the information's quality and clarity while reducing respondent burden. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to the contact provided in the notice.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a new web form that museum and library awardees can use to request advance or reimbursement payments. This request is part of a program aimed at reducing the burden of collecting information, both in terms of time and financial resources, and ensuring the data is collected in a useful and clear format. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by February 10, 2021, focusing on the necessity, burden, and utility of the information collection. This effort supports the agency's mission to empower libraries and museums across the nation through thoughtful grant-making and policy development.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a planned data collection effort aimed at supporting their Learning Agendas for Libraries and Museums. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its estimated burden, and how the process can be improved. Comments are welcomed until January 2, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public feedback on its plan to offer two grant programs: the IMLS National Leadership Grants for Museums and the IMLS Museums for America Program. These programs aim to address the needs of museums across the nation by supporting projects that improve museum services. The IMLS is interested in comments that can help evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the information collection involved in these programs. Comments should be submitted by March 8, 2021, to help ensure the collection is useful and not burdensome to respondents.