IMLS is requesting the approval of the
Notice of Funding Opportunities instructions for these grant
programs. The National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L)
support projects that address significant challenges and
opportunities facing the library and archives fields and that have
the potential to advance theory and practice. Successful proposals
generate results such as new tools, research findings, models,
services, practices, or alliances that will be widely used,
adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend the benefits of federal
investment. The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21)
supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better
meet the changing learning and information needs of the American
public by enhancing the training and professional development of
librarians, developing faculty and library leaders, and recruiting
and educating the next generation of librarians. This action is to
renew the forms and instructions for the Notice of Funding
Opportunities for the next three years.
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.