The definition of standards, background developments, the current scene, the impact of national standards, and issues or challenges affecting standards are discussed. (24 references) (Author)

Presents a historical overview of standards for school libraries and media centers, particularly as they apply to schools for the deaf. The development of national standards is described; the influence of standards on the profession is discussed; and the deaf school population and school programs for deaf children are described. (30 references)…

Discusses the library standards--"Guidelines for Two-Year College Learning Resources Programs"--as approved in 1972 by three national associations, highlighting addition of quantitative standards in 1979, review in 1981, utilization for research studies, role in accreditation process, and use for statewide planning. A 28-item…

Outlines current function of the school library media center, highlighting reference services, the information function, national standards, the library media program, the teaching of library media skills, library instruction as a shared responsibility of classroom teachers and media specialists, and the development of the reference collection.…

Supporting the opinion that "Media Programs: District and School" (1975) is in need of major revision, this paper identifies factors involved in standards for school media programs--terminology, principles, teaching, career development, role of unions, facilities, collection design and management, services, and planning. Twenty-five…