This collection
is approved as amended by ED's revisions of 1/23/97 and 1/29/97. In
addition, ED agrees to compile a list of all library surveys,
describing their purpose and intended use, as requested in the
first question of OMB's memorandum. ED agrees to send this list to
OMB in the next two weeks.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2000
01/31/2000
02/28/1999
3,100
0
400
2,583
0
279
0
0
0
The library and education communities
need to know more about the role of libraries in supporting
education in order to plan for any direct resources. The
respondents are librarians in public libraries and public and
private schools.
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.