Approved under
the following conditions, to which ED has agreed: -- ED should
continue all efforts to assess how this collection reflec the
universe of U.S. libraries, as distinct from the universe of State
library systems. Upon the next clearance request, ED should provide
a estimate of response rates at the library level. -- Upon the next
clearance request, ED should provide an analysis of t annual
variation in these data, to determine whether annual collection
continues to be necessary. -- For the next annual collection of
these data (FY 1992), ED should provide respondents with an example
of FTE conversion, as additional guidance for data element
#13.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1994
06/30/1994
51
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FSCS IS AN ANNUAL CENSUS OF THE STATUS
OF 9000 PUBLIC LIBRARIES, WITH DATA AGGREGATED AT THE REGIONAL,
STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL OFFICIALS USE
DATA FOR EVALUATION, PLANNING, MONITORI BUDGETING, ADMINISTRATION
AND POLICY. OTHER USERS: LIBRARIANS, RESEARCHERS, BUSINESS AND
EDUCATORS. RESPONDENTS: STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES AND D.C.
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.