Scientific and Technical Information Policy Implementation under OMB Circular a-130. Report of Agency Findings and Recommendations

摘要

A six-month study of the implementation of OMB Circular A-130 in the Federalscientific and technical information community was conducted by a team of information managers and experts from 15 Federal information organizations. The study showed that A-130 has been a useful tool in assisting these Federal managers with the responsibility of managing scientific and technical information. The report offers six recommendations to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, for clarifying the Circular's guidance to facilitate more effective information management: clarify 'life-cycle planning' for information usability; develop guidelines to ensure information integrity for the public good; clarify guidance concerning public access to agency information; resolve conflicts between A-130 objectives and those of other Government initiatives; sponsor an effort to develop a selected mode of operation for Government information services; and institutionalize interagency cooperative efforts for information sharing. The report also includes a summary of agency practices and a template which Federal agencies can use to measure their progress toward the objectives of the Circular.