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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.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is inviting comments from the public on renewing the forms used for reporting activities related to the Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program for 2025-2027. This effort aims to minimize the paperwork burden and improve data collection efficiency. Comments can be submitted until March 28, 2025, and are part of a consultation program aiming to assess and enhance the usefulness and quality of information collected while reducing the workload for respondents. The IMLS also seeks feedback on whether the forms effectively fulfill the agency's goals.

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 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.

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 its plan to offer two grant programs: the IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries and the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. These programs aim to support libraries and their communities by enhancing library services and developing a diverse workforce of librarians. Comments are invited to help the agency assess the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the proposed information collection. Interested individuals can contact the agency for more details or submit comments by the specified deadline.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for the 2022-2024 Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Program. This program aims to support libraries serving Native Hawaiians by providing funding for services like expanding learning resources, improving library linkages, offering workforce training, and targeting underserved communities. Public comments on this proposal are invited to ensure that the data collection minimizes burdens and enhances the quality and usefulness of information. The targeted nonprofit organizations may submit comments by February 15, 2021, as detailed in the notice.

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.