Public Libraries Survey

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
FY2004 FSCS Directory.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Repair queued
Justification part A FINAL.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Available
Followup letter on data problems.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Available
Verification of submission letter.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Repair queued
Reminder letter.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Repair queued
Cover and instructions for SDC.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Repair queued
Cover letter Chief Officers.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Repair queued
Data element definitions.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Available
Justification part B.doc	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2007-09-06	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
181899	Public Library Survey instrument	Other-Online survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3137-0074	ICR Reference No: 200705-3137-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Public Libraries 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: 11/08/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/06/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2010	36 Months From Approved
Responses	54	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,149	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	55,879	0	0

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Abstract: This survey collects annual descriptive data on the universe of public libraries in the U.S. and the Outlying Areas. Information such as public service hours per year, circulation of library books, etc., number of librarians, population of legal service area, expenditures for library collection, staff salary data, and access to technology are collected.

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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 23	02/05/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 170	09/04/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Public Library Survey instrument

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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	54	0	0	54	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,149	0	0	2,149	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	55,879	0	0	55,879	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 Public Library 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: $1,490,000

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: 09/06/2007

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