For 1963, $61 thousand was appropriated to enable the Librarian of Congress to provide for the conversion to safety base film of additional paper prints of early motion pictures now in the custody of the Library. With these funds, approximately 67 thousand 35-mm. feet, or the remainder of the paper prints were converted, and about 320 thousand 35-mm. feet of nitrate film was converted to safety base film. It is anticipated that with the $50 thousand appropriated for 1964, some 500 thousand feet of 35-mm film can be preserved. The $50 thousand requested for 1965 will allow for testing of deterioration rates of nitrate film by a new method, and preservation on a priority basis of badly deteriorating, often unique, motion pictures important to film history at approximately the same rate of preservation as 1964. COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS For necessary expenses for carrying out the provisions of section 104(n) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1704(n)), to remain available until expended, [$978,000, of which $898,000] $1,860,000, of which $1,717,000 shall be available for [the purchase of payments in foreign currencies which the Treasury Department shall determine to be excess to the normal requirements of the United States: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available to reimburse the Department of State for medical services rendered to employees of the Library of Congress stationed abroad. (Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) 1963 actual 1964 1965 estimate estimate 3 4 1 1 Unobligated balance brought forward.. Unobligated balance carried forward... -84 -84 57 45 45 61 50 50 Section 104(n) of the Agricultural Trade Development Assistance Act of 1954 (established by Public Law 85-931, approved Sept. 6, 1958) authorizes the Librarian of Congress to use foreign currencies accruing under this act to provide information of technical, scientific, cultural, or educational significance to the United States through the collection of foreign library materials and the distribution of copies thereof to libraries and research centers in the 1 1 1 0 0 3.0 $3,931 3.0 $4.003 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS-Continued General and special funds—Continued COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS (SPECIAL FOREIGN CURRENCY PROGRAM)-Continued United States. The program is being continued on a full year's basis in six countries in 1965: Burma, India, Burma,_India, Indonesia, Israel, Pakistan, and the United Arab Republic. It is proposed to continue the program in 1965 on a slightly expanded basis in these countries. Also the initiation of similar programs in Poland and Yugoslavia is proposed. Of the total amount requested, $1,717 thousand will be used to purchase foreign currencies, while $143 thousand will provide U.S. dollar support. 1. Acquisition of books and other library materials.Based upon the information received during the exploratory stage concerning materials available in the two additional countries and the requirements of other Federal agencies and certain research libraries in the United States, publications and other library materials will be purchased in multiple copies from eight countries and distributed to selected libraries and research centers in the United States, including the Library of Congress. 2. Bibliographic listings.-Accessions lists of materials acquired in the eight countries will be prepared and distributed to libraries and research centers in the United States to inform scholars of the range of books, serials, and other library materials available under this program. Cataloging information will also be provided. 3. Operation of centers. Centers staffed with foreign nationals and a limited number of U.S. personnel will handle acquisition, listing, cataloging, and microfilming. 4. Program support (U.S. dollars).-U.S. dollars are required to pay certain expenses which cannot be paid by foreign currencies, such as salaries of U.S. personnel abroad, salaries of the coordinating staff of three persons at the Library of Congress, and travel in some instances. Object Classification (in thousands of dollars) Appropriations in this Act available to the Library of for salaries shall be available for expenses of investigating th of Library employees; special and temporary services (inclu ployees engaged by the day or hour or in piecework); and as authorized by section 15 of the Act of August 2, 1946 55a). Not to exceed ten positions in the Library of Congress exempt from the provisions of appropriation Acts concer employment of aliens during the current fiscal year, but th ian shall not make any appointment to any such position has ascertained that he cannot secure for such appoint person in any of the categories specified in such provisi possesses the special qualifications for the particular posi also otherwise meets the general requirements for employ the Library of Congress. (Legislative Branch Appropria 1964.) GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE General and special funds: PRINTING AND BINDING For authorized printing and binding for the Congress; not to exceed $7,500 for printing and binding for the Architect of the Capitol; expenses necessary for preparing the semimonthly and session index to the Congressional Record, as authorized by law (44 U.S.C. 182); printing, binding, and distribution of the Federal Register (including the Code of Federal Regulations) as authorized by law (44 U.S.C. 309, 311, 311a); and printing and binding of Government publications authorized by law to be distributed without charge to the recipients; [$18,200,000] $18,000,000: Provided, That this appropriation shall not be available for printing and binding part 2 of the annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture (known as the Yearbook of Agriculture): Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred under the appropriations for similar purposes for preceding fiscal years. (Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Other personnel compensation. 92 138 115 This appropriation covers all authorized printing, binding, and distribution of publications for the Congress, the Federal Register, and Government publications authorized by law to be distributed without charge to the recipients (77 Stat. 816). OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS SALARIES AND EXPENSES For necessary expenses of the Office of Superintendent of Documents, including compensation of all employees in accordance with the Act entitled "An Act to regulate and fix rates of pay for employees and officers of the Government Printing Office", approved June 7, 1924 (44 U.S.C. 40); travel expenses (not to exceed $1,500); price lists and bibliographies; repairs to buildings, elevators, and machinery; and supplying books to depository libraries; [$5,242,000] $5,562,000: Provided, That $200,000 of this appropriation shall be apportioned for use pursuant to section 3679 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 665), with the approval of the Public Printer, only to the extent necessary to provide for expenses (excluding permanent personal services) for workload increases not anticipated in the Budget estimates and which cannot be provided for by normal budgetary adjustments. (Legislative Branch Appropriation Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) libraries which are designated depositories for Government publications. 4. Cataloging and indexing.-This activity covers the preparation and distribution of catalogs and indexes of all publications issued by the Federal Government, the principal series being the Monthly Catalog of the United States Government Publications and the Numerical List and Schedule of Volumes. 5. Contingency fund. This fund to be used only with the approval of the Public Printer, and only to the extent necessary to provide for expenses (excluding permanent personal services) for workload increases not anticipated in the budget estimates and which cannot be provided for by normal budgetary adjustments. SUMMARY OF WORKLOAD (including contingency fund)...... Reimbursable program: 2. Distribution for other agencies and Members of Congress.... Total program costs, funded.. Amount of sales. $12,100 Change in selected resources 1. 15 Number of publications sold.. 56,200 Publications distributed for other Govern 95,000 Financing: Number of publications distributed to depository libraries.. Advances and reimbursements from other Number of publications cataloged and indexed.. Unobligated balance lapsing.. 200 1 Selected resources as of June 30 are as follows: Unpaid undelivered orders, 1962, $11 thousand; 1963, $25 thousand; 1964, $30 thousand; 1965, $20 thousand. The work programs of the Office of the Superintendent of Documents are of a service nature, and hence there is no control over the volume of work which is required. by law. 1. Sales distribution.-Government publications are purchased from the Public Printer to be placed on sale. Acquisition costs are paid from sales receipts; hence no appropriation is required for printing sales copies. By law, the sales price is set at cost of manufacture plus 50%. At the end of each year, excess receipts from sales not required for purchasing additional publications are turned in to the Treasury Department as miscellaneous receipts. For 1963, earnings from the sale of publications amounted to $5,732 thousand. It is estimated that earnings for 1964 will be $6,000 thousand and $6,200 thousand for 1965. These earnings more than cover the appropriation required to finance the sales program. The sale of Government publications has been steadily increasing, and in the last 10 years the sales volume has more than doubled. The current public interest in the Government's publishing program points to a continuing increase in the volume of sales. 2. Distribution for other agencies and Members of Congress.-The Superintendent of Documents maintains mailing lists, including the list for the Congressional Record, and performs mailing operations upon request of any Government agency. Mailing services for Farmers' Bulletins, Soil Surveys, and other publications which are allocated to Members of Congress on a quota basis are also provided. 3. Depository library distribution.-Upon request, one copy of every Government publication is supplied to Intragovernmental funds: GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE REVOLVING FUND [For additional capital for the "Government Printing Office Revolving Fund," $3,550,000, together with $6,450,000 to be derived by transfer from the appropriation "Acquisition of site and construction of annex", to remain available until expended: Provided, That during the current fiscal year said revolving fund shall be available for the purchase of one passenger motor vehicle (station Wagon) for replacement only.] During the current fiscal year the Government Printing Office revolving fund shall be available for the hire of one tion passenger motor vehicle. (Legislative Branch Appropria Act, 1964.) Program and Financing (in thousands of dollars) Applicable receipts.. Budget expenditures.. 138,258 140,480 141,611 -6,939 -2,138 -4,569 The Government Printing Office executes orders for printing, binding, and blankbook work, placed by Congress and the various departments and independent estaborder, blank paper, inks, and similar supplies. Operations lishments of the Federal Government, and furnishes on Printing (44 U.S.C.). are subject to the authority of the Joint Committee on A separate appropriation has been established for auing, binding, and distribution of the Federal Register; and thorized printing and binding for the Congress; for printprinting and binding of Government publications authorized by law to be distributed without charge to the recipients (77 Stat. 816). All work for Government agencies is done on a reimbursable basis and financed through the Government Printing Office revolving fund. Receipts from sales of publications by the Superintendent of Documents are deposited to the revolving fund and cost of publications paid therefrom. All profits accruing from these transactions are transferred to the Treasury general fund (44 U.S.C. 63). Revenue, Expense, and Retained Earnings (in thousands of dollars) Change in selected resources Total obligations---- Financing: New obligational authority (appropriation) - Revenues and other receipts: Revenue.... Proceeds from sale of equipment.. Total revenues and other receipts. Unobligated balance brought forward.. 132,937 137,312 135,292 3,550 |