Institute of Museum and Library Services-Recruiting and Educating Librarians for the 21st Century (45.313)
Program
45.313 Institute of Museum and Library Services-Recruiting and Educating Librarians for the 21st Century
Federal Agency
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES, NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES
Authorization
Museum and Library Services Act of 1996, Public Law 104-208.
Program Number
45.313
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To increase the number of professional librarians and the number of faculty prepared to teach masters of library science students.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
2003 priorities include: (1) Recruit and educate the next generation of librarians; (2) develop faculty to educate the next generation of library professionals; (3) enable pre- professional staff to make the transition to librarianship, especially in locations where recruitment is historically difficult; (4) provide the library community with information needed to support successful recruitment and education of the next generation of librarians.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
For Library activities: Eligible libraries include: nonfederal, public, school, academic, archives, and private (nonprofit). Special libraries, research libraries, library agencies, library associations, library consortia, and institutions of higher education may also apply. Libraries may apply individually or in partnerships. Institutions of higher education may apply individually or in a partnership. Partnerships may include other public, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Special conditions of eligibility apply for specific priorities.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Libraries and institutions of higher education will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions and other nonprofit organizations also applies.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The standard application forms as furnished by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Applications are submitted directly to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Office of Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 802, Washington, DC 20506. An application requesting support should include the following materials organized in the order listed: Cover sheet; abstract; narrative; schedule of completion; budget; partnership agreement statement, if applicable; applicant's organizational profile; proof of nonprofit status, if necessary; signed assurances form; and other attachments. Applicants should use or recreate application forms provided by IMLS.
Award Procedure
Proposals are reviewed by professionals in the field, panels of experts, and the Director.
Deadlines
Contact the Institute of Museum and Library Services web site (www.imls.gov), call (202) 606-5227 or (202) 606-8539, or e- mail 21stclibrarians@imls.gov for deadline dates.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Appeals may be made in writing to the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Renewals
The Institute of Museum and Library Services may extend particular grants at the discretion of the Director.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Awards are required to match one-half of the project costs minus funds for student support. This requirement is waived for research projects only.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Projects may be carried out for a period of up to 36 months from the project start date.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
The Institute of Museum and Library Services requires interim and final financial and narrative reports.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Recipients will be required to maintain standard financial statements.
Program Accomplishments
This is the first year of the program.
Financial Information
Account Identification
59-0301-0-1-503; 59-0300-0-1-503.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 not available; FY 03 est $10,000,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$15,000 to $500,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Contact the website for the latest program data at www.imls.gov.
Related Programs
45.310, State Library Program; 45.311, Native American Library Services; 45.312, Institute of Museum and Library Services_National Leadership Grants; 45.301, Institute of Museum and Library Services; 45.303, Conservation Project Support.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506. Contact: 21stclibrarians@imls.gov.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not available.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Proposals will be evaluated by the following criteria: Impact; diversity; design; management plan; budget; personnel; project evaluation; dissemination; contributions to cost-sharing and matching funds; and sustainability.
