National Agricultural Library (10.700)
Program
10.700 National Agricultural Library
Federal Agency
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Authorization
5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 5946; 7 U.S.C. 450b, 450i, 2201, 2202, 2204, 2206, 2244, 2264, 2265, and 3318.
Program Number
10.700
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To serve as the Nation's Chief Agricultural information resource by providing agricultural information products and services through traditional library functions and through modern electronic dissemination to agencies of the USDA, public organizations, and individuals.
Types of Assistance
Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Anyone can use the services. Publications in the library collection are available through interlibrary loan or photo-reproduction, and the library facilities are open to anyone wishing to use them.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals, State and local governments, educational organizations, research societies, business and industry including those located in the U.S. Territories.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals, State and local governments, educational organizations, research societies, business and industry including those located in the U.S. Territories.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Apply by letter to the Office of Associate Director, Public Services Division, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
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
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Resources number over 3.3 million items.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1400-0-1-352.
Obligations
(Services) FY 02 $22,805,529; FY 03 est $21,421,000; and FY 04 est $23,380,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
"Guide to the Services of the National Agricultural Library."
Related Programs
10.001, Agricultural Research_Basic and Applied Research; 10.153, Market News; 10.250, Agricultural and Rural Economic Research; 10.950, Agricultural Statistics Reports; 42.003, Distribution of Library of Congress Cataloging; 42.005, Library of Congress Publications; 42.006, Library of Congress_Library Services; 42.007, Reference Services in Science, Technology and Business.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Office of the Director, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Telephone: (301) 504-6780. Use the same number for FTS. Contact: Extramural Agreements Division.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
