Effective use of a new or remodeled media center requires advance planning of the programs to be used in it. (LS)

This paper, jointly sponsored by Unesco and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions presents guidelines to assist in the development of school library media center programs. The guidelines suggest a commitment to goals, a desired direction of development, and practical methods of procedure. The section on personnel…

This handbook is intended to assist school media specialists, librarians, and audiovisualists in planning for the development of a program that will guide students to become effective, independent learners and will help teachers to become stimulating and innovative instructors. The quantitative guidelines presented are arranged in three phases to…

The current status of secondary school media centers in Iowa was investigated to determine which of the three phases of development outlined in the state's "Plan for Progress in Media Centers, 7-12" they were in, and to identify positive and negative forces affecting their development. Quantitative data were derived from the 129…

Designed to assist school administrators, boards of education, and school media specialists in establishing, maintaining, and evaluating library media programs, this guide provides recommendations for program development, staff development, and acquiring resources essential for quality education. Goals and characteristics of both district and…

Designed to aid school districts to plan and develop library media programs and to evaluate existing programs in Oklahoma, these guidelines are organized along the four essential components of library media programs: facilities, materials and equipment, personnel, and services. The section on facilities explores the relationship of functions to…

This booklet provides guidelines and suggestions for planning school library media facilities. The intended audience is library media specialists; however, it is expected that administrators and architects may also find it useful. The importance of helping the architect understand the school media center's unique mission and relevant educational…

Designed to help library media personnel analyze their local programs to identify strengths and weaknesses and then to progress toward specific goals, these recommended standards address all aspects of library media service within Illinois schools. Standards are included for three phases of development representing increasing growth and…

Prepared by a task force of Wisconsin educators, these guidelines are intended to be used by school board members, administrators, and curriculum leaders, including teachers, library media specialists, and other educators, to ensure that the school library media program is an integral part of their school's instructional program. Designed to…

This document presents guidelines for establishing, modifying, and building library media programs which effectively meet the needs of students. It is divided into five sections: (1) The Process of Program Development, which discusses planning a library media program and its relationship to curriclum development; (2) The School Library Media…

Upon the adoption of a provincial statement of policy designed to guide the development and implementation of effective school library programs, the Alberta Department of Education agreed to provide a recommended model for developing an effective, integrated school library program. The model outlined in this document is particularly suitable as a…

Designed for use by Utah elementary and secondary schools, this manual includes a statement of purpose for school library media programs which outlines the critical components and functions of a successful program. Guidelines cover the following areas: competencies desirable for an effective school media specialist; library media center staffing…