The SDC Annual Meeting is offered each year (pending fiscal year funding approval) to the State Library Agency data coordinator responsible for submitting the federal Public Library Survey (PLS) data to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Conference provides training on new and current data elements, collection tool, and other information needed for the timely and accurate submission of annual PLS data. IMLS covers the cost of travel, hotel and per diem.
Justification document with IMLS letterhead for SDCs to use. Conference Justification FY2017.pdf