All proposals submitted for IMLS
discretionary awards are reviewed by library and museum
professionals who know the needs of communities, can share
promising practices, and are versed in the issues and concerns of
museums and libraries today. Peer reviewers dedicate their time and
expertise to advance the highest professional practices in the
field. The IMLS review process is respected, and the success of our
grant programs is largely due to the expertise of our reviewers.
These reviewer forms, accessed through the IMLS website, allow
library and museum professionals to indicate their interest in
being considered for selection as IMLS peer reviewers and to share
information about their professional backgrounds, experience, and
expertise as well as their basic professional contact information.
There are two forms, one for library professionals and one for
museum professionals.
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.