National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
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The U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) is a permanent, independent agency of the federal government charged with advising the executive and legislative branches and other public and private organizations on national library and information policies and plans. It was established in 1970.
The Commission:
- Reports directly to the White House and the Congress on the implementation of national policy
- Conducts studies, surveys and analyses of the nation's library and information needs
- Promotes research and development activities
- Conducts hearings and issues publications as appropriate
- Develops overall plans for meeting national library and informational needs and for the coordination of activities at the federal, state and local levels
- Provides policy advice to IMLS Director regarding financial assistance for library services
(The above information is quoted from the NCLIS mission page.)
