Measures that Matter -- Assessing Public Libraries’ Activities Related to Workforce Development

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
IMLS MtM Supporting Statement Part B 202111061.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2021-11-10	Repair queued
IMLS MtM Justification Part A 20211106.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2021-11-10	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
250306	Measures that Matter Needs Assessment	Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202111-3137-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: IMLS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Measures that Matter -- Assessing Public Libraries’ Activities Related to Workforce Development
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/10/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	130	0
Time Burden (Hours)	98	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,664	0

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Abstract: To better understand the role public library systems (“libraries”) play in supporting and measuring workforce and business development activities in their communities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is supporting a study to investigate different models of workforce and business development activities in a variety of local contexts. Mt Auburn Associates will conduct the study in partnership with the Chief Officers of State Libraries (COSLA) as part of IMLS’s Measures that Matter (MtM) Initiative. Measures that Matter (MtM) is a collaborative venture between IMLS and COSLA to improve the library field’s ability to collect, report, and communicate public library outcomes and contributions to the community. MtM's identified goal is to build bridges among public library data collection activities to reduce duplication of efforts; develop a comprehensive approach to library data that includes input, output, and outcome measures; and address long-term data access.

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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:
	85 FR 51496	08/20/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 62571	11/10/2021
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
Measures that Matter Needs Assessment

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	130	0	0	130	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	98	0	0	98	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,664	0	0	2,664	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: Minor change in burden for the assessment.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $170,240

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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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: 11/10/2021

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