LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CARE For all necessary expenses for the mechanical and structural maintenance, care and operation of the Library buildings and grounds, [$6,080,000 $7,618,000, of which [$265,000] $1,015,000 shall remain available until expended. (2 U.S.C. 141; 46 Stat. 583; Public Law 91656, 5 U.S.C. 5341-44, 5349; 79 Stat. 987.) Note-Public Laws 99-500 and 99-591, section 101(j), provide funds to the extent and in the manner provided for in the conference version of H.R. 5203, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1987) SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses of the Library of Congress, not otherwise provided for, including development and maintenance of the Union Catalogs; custody, care and maintenance of the Library Buildings; special clothing, cleaning, laundering and repair of uniforms; preservation of motion pictures in the custody of the Library; operation and maintenance of the American Folklife Center [and the American Television and Radio Archives] in the Library; preparation and distribution of catalog cards and other publications of the Library; and expenses of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board not properly chargeable to the income of any trust fund held by the Board, [$137,039,000] $158,159,000, of which not more than [$4,700,000] $5,000,000 shall be derived from collections credited to this appropriation during fiscal year [1987] 1988 under the Act of June 28, 1902, as amended (2 U.S.C. 150): Provided, That the total amount available for obligation shall be reduced by the amount by which collections are less than the [$4,700,000] $5,000,000. Provided further, That, of the total amount appropriated, [$4,516,000] $5,372,000 is to remain available until expended for acquisition of books, periodicals, and newspapers, and all other materials including subscriptions for bibliographic services for the Library, including $40,000 to be available solely for the purchase, when specifically approved by the Librarian, of special and unique materials for additions to the collections. (2 U.S.C. 131-177; 5 U.S.C. 5102, 5108, 5305, 5318, 7901-7903; 17 U.S.C 201-205; 20 U.S.C. 91, 2101-2107; 28 U.S.C. 2672; 44 U.S.C. 1718, 1719.) Note-Public Laws 99-500 and 99-591, section 101), provide funds to the extent and in the manner provided for in the conference version of HR 5203, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1987. Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 44 40 Supplemental for retirement contributions (P.L. 99 335) 130 Automated systems support.-Central computer support to all operations of the Library is provided by the Automated Systems Office. This support consists of systems analysis, programming, and operation of central computers, minicomputers and data communication services. Optical disk program.-In 1982 the Library began research in the use of optical disks for image preservation and retrieval with a view to using this advanced technology for the preservation and management of its collections. The program has two aspects: print or textual materials stored on digital optical disks and pictorial materials stored on analog optical disks (videodisks). The Library is actively studying the results gained from the pilot program. It hopes to phase in the new technology in all appropriate activities throughout the organization. Central support services.-This activity supports the executive staff of the Office of the Librarian; exhibit, information, and publication activities; personnel, budget and finance, procurement, buildings management, and other centralized services. It also includes rental of space off Capitol Hill. American Folklife Center.-Public Law 94-201 established the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress "to preserve and present American folklife" through field documentation, consultancies, research, publishing, exhibition and dissemination of information. Deacidification facility.-Public Law 98-427 authorized the Library of Congress to construct a deacidification facility for the operation of the diethyl zinc preservation process. The funding for this project was provided under Public Law 98-396. The funds are to remain available until expended. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 03-0101-0-1-503 Preparation of books and library materials for use.Library materials are cataloged for use and are classified for systematic arrangement on the shelves of the collection. Cataloging data is converted to machinereadable form for use by the Library of Congress, other libraries, and cataloging service agencies. The Network Development and MARC Standards Office plans and 11.3 coordinates the exchange of bibliographic information among major library cooperatives and research facilities. Cataloging distribution service.-The cataloging distribution service makes available copies of the Library's printed catalog cards, cataloging data in machine-readable form, book catalogs, technical publications, and select bibliographies from the automated data bases. Research and reader services.-Books and other library materials are provided to readers inside and outside the Library, reference, referral and bibliographic assistance is rendered, and custody of the collections is maintained. Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 11.5 11.8 11.9 12.1 13.0 21.0 22.0 COPYRIGHT OFFICE SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses of the Copyright Office, including publica- Provided, That the total amount available for obligation shall be US.C. 169) Total income.. Obligations. CONGRESS— Funds-Continued 14,465,419 14,656,000 15,394,000 The effort described under each of the activities are Receiving and accounting for applications, fees, and Examining copyright applications. -All applications Indexing and cataloging materials received.-The Reference service.-The Copyright Office makes infor- Publishing the catalog of copyright entries and bulle- General supervision and legal services.-The work of Licensing Division.-The Licensing Division performs 111 The Copyright Office is responsible for registering 13.0 Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Identification code 03-0102-0-1-376 Personnel compensation Full-time permanent 115 Other personnel compensation For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section 203 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended by section 321 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 (2 U.S.C. 166) and to revise and extend the Annotated Constitution of the United States of America, [$39,602,000] $47,251,000. Provided, That no part of this appropriation may be used to pay any salary or expense in connection with any publication, or preparation of material therefor (except the Digest of Public General Bills), to be issued by the Library of Congress unless such publication has obtained prior approval of either the Committee on House Administration or the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration: Provided further, That, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the compensation of the Director of the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, shall be at an annual rate which is equal to the annual rate of basic pay for positions at level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code. (2 U.S.C. 166, 168-168d, 169; 5 U.S.C. 5108, 5305, 5318.) Note.-Public Laws 99-500 and 99-591, section 101(j), provide funds to the extent and in the manner provided for in the conference version of H.R. 5203, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1987. praisal, and evaluation of any subject matter of legislative concern, including recommendations submitted to the Congress by the Executive Branch. Research services are also provided to assist Congress with its oversight, representative, and other responsibilities. Support takes the form of background studies, in-depth policy analyses, consultations, briefings, legal research, continuous liaison with committees, assistance with committee hearings, public policy seminars for Members and congressional staff, and related data and materials. In order to respond most effectively to the broad range of congressional inquiries, the Service supplements individually tailored products with Issue Briefs, Reports, Committee Prints, and "Info Packs", which are collections of both CRS products and carefully selected materials from outside sources that provide background material on issues of very high congressional interest. Lists of subjects and policy areas that a committee might profitably pursue are periodically made available to each congressional committee. As provided by statute, the Service prepares decennially the Constitution of the United States-Analysis and Interpretation, and supplements at 2-year intervals, prepares compendiums for the annual national high school and college debate topics, and provides assistance to the Congressional Budget Office, the Office of Technology Assessment, and the General Accounting Office. 47,251 Documentation and status of legislation.-The Service prepares and publishes for distribution to the Congress the Digest of Public General Bills and Resolutions, including summaries of all public bills and resolutions introduced in Congress, the status of bills receiving action, and various pertinent indexes. Upon request, the Service prepares legislative history memorandums on bills for which hearings have been announced, and compiles and makes available to each committee reports on legislatively authorized programs and activities within that committee's jurisdiction that are scheduled to terminate during the current Congress. Information and reference service.-The Congressional Research Service provides extensive information and reference assistance to Members and committees. Reference files containing clippings, pamphlets, and documents and automated information services are maintained for rapid information retrieval. Lists of selected reports, prepared by CRS staff on legislative issues, are regularly distributed to congressional offices. To provide faster responses and in-person services, the Service also maintains reference centers in congressional office buildings and the Congressional Reading Rooms in the Madison and Jefferson Buildings of the Library of Congress. Executive direction and support.-Providing overall supervision and administrative support to the entire Congressional Research Service is the responsibility of the Office of the Director and the administrative personnel. 335).. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) 25.00 Unbingated balance lapsing. 62 [COLLECTION ANd Distribution of Library Materials] [(SPECIAL FOREIGN CURRENCY PROGRAM)] [For necessary expenses for carrying out the provisions of section 104(b)(5) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1704), to remain available until expended, $390,000, of which $293,000 shall be available only for payments in any foreign currencies owed to or owned by the United States which the Treasury Department shall determine to be excess to the normal requirements of the United States.] (2 U.S.C. 143a, 169; 5 U.S.C. 5305.) Note-Public Laws 99-500 and 99-591, section 101(j), provide funds to the extent and in the manner provided for in the conference version of HR. 6203, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1987. Program by activities: 92 5 Acquisition of books and other library materials. 98 5 00 02 Burma The National Library Service for the Blind and Phys-0003 Direct service to users.-During the past 5-year period, 1982-86, the blind and physically handicapped readership throughout the country has grown from over 24 40 Unobligated balance available, end of year Budget authority (appropriation) Relation of obligations to outlays. Program support (US dollars) |