National Agricultural Library (10.700)

Program

10.700 National Agricultural Library

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Agricultural Research Service

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

None.

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

None.

Deadlines

Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

None.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

None.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

None.

Audits

None.

Records

None.

Program Accomplishments

Resources number over 3.3 million items.

Financial Information

Account Identification

12-1400-0-1-352.

Obligations

(Services) FY 07 $22,801,000; FY 08 est $21,561,000; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

None.

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

None.

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

http://www.nal.usda.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

None.