Search Results for agency_names:"Institute of Museum and Library Services"

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on their Inspire! Grants for Small Museums Program as part of their effort to streamline information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program supports small museums in implementing projects aligned with their strategic plans, specifically in areas like Lifelong Learning, Institutional Capacity, and Collections Stewardship and Access. Feedback is requested to assess the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, and how to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to the address provided.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on the annual IMLS Library and Museum Reviewer Forms. These forms allow library and museum professionals to express their interest in becoming peer reviewers for IMLS, which supports libraries and museums through grants and policy development. The consultation aims to reduce the burden on respondents and improve the quality and clarity of information collected. Public feedback is encouraged to ensure the usefulness and efficiency of the proposed information collection.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on the nomination form for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service Program. This form is part of a process to recognize outstanding libraries and museums that significantly contribute to their communities. The comments aim to ensure data collection is efficient and necessary, and to minimize the response burden. Feedback is welcomed until March 8, 2021, and aims to improve the quality and clarity of the information collected.

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 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 has submitted an information collection request for the 2021-2023 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The program aims to support Native American libraries by enhancing digital services, educational programs, and preservation efforts. The agency seeks public comments to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the proposed information collection. Eligible applicants are Indian tribes, and the grants will help improve library services for diverse and underserved communities.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a plan for two grant programs focused on specific museums and their communities: the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Program and the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program. These programs aim to support and enhance museum services through exhibitions, educational programs, and professional development. The IMLS is interested in comments to ensure the data collection process is efficient, minimizes burden, and is useful. Comments can be submitted to IMLS by March 8, 2021.

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 (IMLS) is inviting public comments on the proposed information collection necessary to support the implementation of the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. This program aids museums and conservators in evaluating their collections care practices by providing assessment reports with recommendations. The goal is to minimize the paperwork burden while ensuring the requested data is collected efficiently and clearly. Comments must be submitted by March 12, 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.