IMLS must
provide OMB with the results of their nonresponse bias
analysis.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
613
0
0
184
0
0
4,921
0
0
This national survey of reference
service providers in public and academic libraries is intended to
help the IMLS Digital Collections and Content project evaluate the
Opening History resource, by determining how reference service
providers perceive of its quality and scope. This collection
isnecessary to understand how Opening History is used by its target
audience, and to help IMLS more effectively use its resources in
future Opening History and IMLS DCC development.
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.