Distribution of Library of Congress Cataloging (42.003)
Program
42.003 Distribution of Library of Congress Cataloging
Federal Agency
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Authorization
2 U.S.C. 150.
Program Number
42.003
Last Known Status
Deleted 05/05/2005 (This program is not the domestic assistance type required to be listed in the CFDA.)
Objectives
To distribute cataloging data files and related technical publications to government agencies, libraries and other institutions and individuals. This enables them to utilize Library of Congress cataloging and national standards to avoid costly cataloging in their own institutions.
Types of Assistance
Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Any institution or individual may purchase current awareness catalog cards, MARC (machine-readable cataloging) data files, and other technical publications directly from the Cataloging Distribution Service.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any institution or individual may apply.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Any institution or individual may benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Request for ordering information. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
By written request. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
In fiscal year 2002, the Cataloging Distribution Service sold 2,914 annual catalog subscriptions, 22,661 technical publications, and 207 annual subscriptions for MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) data files, 4,442 CD-ROM subscriptions, and 3,063 subscripsions for Web-based services.
Financial Information
Account Identification
03-0101-0-1-503.
Obligations
(Salaries and Expenses) FY 02 $5,305,981; FY 03 est $7,369,000; and FY 04 est $7,369,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Literature describing the procedure for ordering materials is available from the Cataloging Distribution Service, and is found in the Cataloging Distribution Service Complete Catalog of products and services.
Related Programs
42.005, Library of Congress Publications.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Office of the Chief, Cataloging Distribution Service, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540-4910. Telephone: (202) 707-6100.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
