IMLS has submitted this survey request after correcting ROCIS problems with the previous submission for ICR reference number 200612-3137-001. IMLS agrees to report back to OMB halfway through the administration of this survey on progress made in achieving the 80% response rate. At that point, IMLS and OMB will discuss whether further steps are necessary to improve the response rate. OMB has also removed the cost burdens from the agency burden estimate, since they are based on the time burden.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2007
12 Months From Approved
2,400
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0
800
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IMLS will evaluate the effectiveness of a series of professional development resources provided to 2400 participants. Participants were staff of museums, libraries, public radio stations and public television stations. The professional development resources were intended to develop collaboration skills, encourage collaboration, help identify and address community needs, and enhance the participants ability to communicate public value.
US Code:
20 USC 72
Name of Law: Museum and Library Services Act
This is a new collection to determine the effectiveness of professional development activities for participants in the IMLS Partnership for a Nation of Learners initiative.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.