Detailed information about school library media center (LMC) organization and services is provided in this manual. The first chapter contains discussions of the history of school libraries, 1975 standards, basic elements of LMC programs, program development, and public relations. Subsequent chapters deal with the librarian as a member of the…

To determine the extent of involvement of media specialists in instructional development, a study was organized encompassing: (1) a review of recent studies, (2) a field survey, and (3) a literature review. Studies in library Education, standards and accreditation, and teacher education confirmed the change in media center and media personnel…