State Library Agencies (StLA) Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form IMLS-StLA-1 State Library Agency Survey Form and Instruction	New
StLA Supporting Statement Section A.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-07-03
Justification of the State Library Agencies Survey Items.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-03
StLA Supporting Statement Section B.doc Supporting Statement B	2007-07-03
2007 instructions_Survey Respondent FINAL.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-02
2007 StLA Keyholder letter FINAL.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-02
2007 cover letter to chief officers FINAL.doc Supplementary Document	2007-07-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
180939	State Library Agency Survey Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3137-0072	ICR Reference No: 200705-3137-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: State Library Agencies (StLA) Survey
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/04/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/03/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	51	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,097	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	28,509	0	0

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Abstract: State library agencies are the official agencies of each state charged by state law with the extension and development of public library services throughout the state. The purpose of this survey is to provide state and federal policymakers with information about StLAs, including their governance, allied operations, developmental services to libraries and library systems, support of electronic information networks and resources, number and types of outlets, and direct services to the public.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 5302	02/05/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 35072	06/26/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
State Library Agency Survey	IMLS-StLA-1	StLA Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	51	0	0	51	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,097	0	0	1,097	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	28,509	0	0	28,509	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: By mutual agreement, IMLS is taking over the responsibility for the State Library Agency Survey that has been conducted by the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES). IMLS now assumes the burden from NCES.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $560,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/03/2007

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