The State Library Administrative
Agencies Survey has been conducted by the Institute of Museum and
Library Services under the clearance number 3137-0072, which
expires 11/30/2016 State library administrative agencies (“SLAAs”)
are the official agencies of each State charged by State law with
the extension and development of public library services throughout
the State. (20 U.S.C. Chapter 72, 20 U.S.C. §9122.) The purpose of
this survey is to provide state and federal policymakers with
information about SLAAs, 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.
Although the number of
respondents is the same, the average time it takes to complete the
survey has increased slightly due the change in key holders having
completed the survey in previous years. The recalculated average
hourly wage for IMLS respondents has increased from $27.49 to
$27.94.
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.