Iranian library school development is discussed by describing the oldest and largest of the three existing schools, the Department of Library Science at the University of Tehran. This department has had strong American influence, and is one of West Asia's largest and best developed library schools. The author briefly discusses the following aspects of library education at the University of Tehran: history, facilities, library administration, faculty, teaching methods, curriculum, recruitment and admission, student body, placement service, publications, and finance. The success and progress of the department are evaluated. Programs at other universities are briefly mentioned. (LI 004244 through 004250 and LI 004252 through 004267 are related.) (Author/SJ)