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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 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 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 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 announced a virtual meeting on January 8, 2025, held by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. The meeting will focus on discussing a subcommittee's proposal for an "Archive of Joy" campaign. It will be open to the public, and those interested in attending can contact Alexandra Piper for registration details. Jasmine Jennings is available for further information about the meeting.

The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities will hold a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Panel on February 5, 2025, via videoconference. This meeting is intended to review and discuss applications for Certificates of Indemnity for exhibitions starting on or after April 1, 2025. Due to the confidential nature of the financial and commercial information involved, the meeting will be closed to the public. The meeting details were determined by the authority granted under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

The Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities has announced a meeting of the Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Panel. This meeting will take place via videoconference on February 17, 2021. The panel will review applications for Certificates of Indemnity for exhibitions starting after April 1, 2021. Due to the confidential nature of the information, the meeting will be closed to the public.

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 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 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.