This report is the result of a project which analyzed the current collection of statistics from academic, public, and school libraries by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and by state agencies and prepared recommendations for a more efficient and effective national data collection system. Current data collection methods are examined, plans for the future are discussed, and the report of the technical consultant is presented. Recommended survey forms and instructions for their use are included for public libraries, college/university libraries, and school library media centers. Eight tables display the data collected, collection methods, responses to requests for information on statistics collected, and comparisons of topics covered on NCES, state, and the recommended survey forms. (KM)