A study of the use of paraprofessionals in school districts in California and in a sampling of schools within these districts was conducted by the California Agency for Research in Education during the 1971/72 school year. Surveys were sent to all of the 1,117 school districts in California, and returns were received from 708 of these districts.…

The school librarians of Orange County, California, have cooperated to produce a handbook for library support personnel, paid and volunteer, student and adult. The planning guidelines include philosophies, standards, policies, goals, and objectives. Practical information for library aides covers room environment, print and nonprint materials…