10.700 National Agricultural Library

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.
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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.

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APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Pre-application 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:   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:   Not applicable.
Audits:   Not applicable.
Records:   Not applicable.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification:   12-1400-0-1-352.
Obligations:   (Services) FY 01 $21,592,349; FY 02 est $20,888,000; and FY 03 est $23,149,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:   Not applicable.

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

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Not applicable.

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