LIBRARIES DATA COLLECTION, FEDERAL-STATE COOPERATIVE SYSTEM (FSCS) FOR THE COLLECTION OF DATA FROM PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND_THEIR OUTLETS, STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES AND PUBLIC LIBRARY
ICR 199306-1850-001
OMB: 1850-0689
Federal Form Document
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LIBRARIES DATA COLLECTION,
FEDERAL-STATE COOPERATIVE SYSTEM (FSCS) FOR THE COLLECTION OF DATA
FROM PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND_THEIR OUTLETS, STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES AND
PUBLIC LIBRARY
New
collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Because this
collection is significantly different from the current libraries
clearance package (OMB #1850-0661), a new OMB number has bee
assigned and the burden hours will be reflected under this package.
E may submit an inventory correction worksheet to remove the
currently approved burden from its inventory. OMB continues the
pending conditi of clearance on 1850-0661, which asks for an
analysis of the annual variation in data reported by States to
accompany ED's next request fo clearance. This analysis will inform
the decision as to whetherannual collection of these data remains
necessary. -- Also, ED shall provide a justification of its
proposed new data element on State total population as soon as
possible. No justificatio appears in ED's supporting materials. --
The cover letter shall indicate that participation in this survey i
voluntary.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1996
07/31/1996
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FSCS IS AN ANNUAL CENSUS OF OVER 9,000
PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND THEIR OUTLETS, STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES, AND
PUBLIC LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE ENTITIES. DATA FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
IS AGGREGATED AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL OFFICIALS USE DATA FOR EVALUATION, PLANNING, MONITORING,
BUDGETING, ADMINISTRATION, AND POLIC OTHER USERS: LIBRARIANS,
RESEARCHERS, BUSINESS, AND EDUCATORS.
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.