Pursuant to Public Law 107-279, this
State Library Administrative Agency (SLAA) Survey collects biennial
descriptive data on the universe of SLAAs in the United States.
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. § 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. Because the FY 2022 collection
will not begin until early 2023, we are carrying over the
documentation and estimated burden associated with the FY 2020
data. The SLAA Survey has been conducted by the Institute of Museum
and Library Services under the clearance number 3137-0072, which
expires October 31, 2023. This action is to request a new
three-year approval.
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.