Approved under the following conditions, to which ED has agreed: -- ED should continue all efforts to assess how this collection reflec the universe of U.S. libraries, as distinct from the universe of State library systems. Upon the next clearance request, ED should provide a estimate of response rates at the library level. -- Upon the next clearance request, ED should provide an analysis of t annual variation in these data, to determine whether annual collection continues to be necessary. -- For the next annual collection of these data (FY 1992), ED should provide respondents with an example of FTE conversion, as additional guidance for data element #13.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1994
06/30/1994
51
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1,224
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FSCS IS AN ANNUAL CENSUS OF THE STATUS OF 9000 PUBLIC LIBRARIES, WITH DATA AGGREGATED AT THE REGIONAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OFFICIALS USE DATA FOR EVALUATION, PLANNING, MONITORI BUDGETING, ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY. OTHER USERS: LIBRARIANS, RESEARCHERS, BUSINESS AND EDUCATORS. RESPONDENTS: STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES AND D.C.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES DATA COLLECTION - FEDERAL-STATE COOERATIVE SYSTEM (FSCS)