National Agricultural Library
Related Programs
- Agricultural Research_Basic and Applied Research
- Market News
- Agricultural and Rural Economic Research
- Agricultural Statistics Reports
- Distribution of Library of Congress Cataloging
- Library of Congress Publications
- Library of Congress_Library Services
- Reference Services in Science, Technology and Business
Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
Program Accomplishments
Resources number over 3.3 million items.
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Apply by letter to the Office of Associate Director, Public Services Division, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Authorization
5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 5946; 7 U.S.C. 450b, 450i, 2201, 2202, 2204, 2206, 2244, 2264, 2265, and 3318.
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1400-0-1-352.
Obigations
(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."
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.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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