The Impact of Free Access to Computers and the Internet in Public Libraries

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
OMB Supporting Statement A PAC.docx Supporting Statement A	2008-09-05
OMB Supporting Statement B PAC.docx Supporting Statement B	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_U_community_business_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_T_funding_agency_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_S_minor_group_assent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_R_minor_assent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_Q_parental_focus_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_P_parental_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_O_user_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_N_library_staff_focus_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_M_library_staff_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_L_library_administrator_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachment_K_funding_agency_staff_consent.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IMLSPAC_attachments_index.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-04
IRB Human Subjects Approval (PAC study).docx Supplementary Document	2008-08-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
186461	Case Studies (public library staff) Other-Interview guide	New
186460	Case Studies (local government stakeholders) Other-Interview guide	New
186459	National Telephone Survey (respondents) Other-Survey	New
186087	Case Studies (PAC users) Other-Interview guide	New
186086	Web Survey Other-web-based survey	New
186034	National Telephone Survey (Screening) Other-Telephone survey	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3137-0078	ICR Reference No: 200808-3137-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No: LG-00-08-0001-08
Title: The Impact of Free Access to Computers and the Internet in Public Libraries
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: Disapproved	Conclusion Date: 11/28/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/05/2008
Terms of Clearance: IMLS should re-submit just the pilot survey for review. OMB will be better able to review the full survey after the results of the pilot are seen.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The goals of this research are: (a) to develop robust and broadly applicable indicators that demonstrate the impact of free access to computers, the Internet and related services in public libraries on individuals, families and communities; and (b) to apply those indicators to validate their robustness and document positive and/or negative results from the presence or absence of key public access computing (PAC) resources and services in public libraries. The project will comprise four stages: (1) engaging library partners and developing and testing instrumentation, (2) data collection, (3) data analysis and reliability testing, and (4) reporting.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 72 Name of Law: Museum and Library Services Act of 1996 and the reauthorization of that act in 2003
  

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 232	12/04/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 152	08/06/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Case Studies (public library staff)
Web Survey
Case Studies (PAC users)
National Telephone Survey (respondents)
National Telephone Survey (Screening)
Case Studies (local government stakeholders)

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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: There is an increase in burden because the study comprises multiple survey instruments. These components work together to capture the impact of free access to computers in public libraries on the American public through both quantitative and qualitative methods, and through the various audiences that use, provide, support, and rely on these services.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $554,876

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: 09/05/2008

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