Playing a vital role in the total instructional program at all grade levels, the school library has long been recognized as an integral part of any school system. This manual addresses the management of school libraries beginning with an overview of the school library program. Includes chapters on: the district coordinator and the processing center, the library budget, teaching information-finding and evaluating skills, suggestions for facility planners, materials selection, weeding and inventorying, copyright law, media programs, and using teacher aides. Appendices include: accreditation standards, and job descriptions.

Considers S. 2218 and H.R. 514 and 13 related bills, to amend and extend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and to amend the Quality in Education Act, Gifted and Talented Children Educational Assistance Act, National Defense Education Act, Children with Learning Disabilities Act, Student Teacher Corps Act, Adult Education Act.