Program Descriptions
Program Number
10.700
Title
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.
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
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
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.
Program Accomplishments
Resources number over 3.3 million items.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
"Guide to the Services of the National Agricultural Library."
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
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.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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