The Academic Libraries Survey has been
a component of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System.
Since 2002 it has been a separate biennial survey. Changes to the
survey itself are minor from prior collections of this universe
survey. The data are collected on the web and consist of
information about library holdings, library staff, library services
and usage, library technology, library budget and expenditures for
4300 academic libraries in the U.S.
US Code:
20
USC 9003 Name of Law: National Education Statistics Act of
1994
The collection is showing a
5,393 program change because this is a reinstatement of a
previously approved collection for which approval has expired.
Despite the increase in burden due to this reinstatement, there are
a number of changes to the collection that actually reflect a
reduction in burden. These are explained in the supporting
statement.
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.