Both qualitative and quantitative standards for programs, personnel, materials, facilities, and equipment, in K throu"h 12 schools are presented. These standards have been designed to allow for advancement through various stages of development. A phase approach allows schools to determine the quality of the existing library program and then to define the direction of an improved, expanded program. Guidelines and quantitative standards for audio-visual materials are presented separately. A glossary of terms and bibliography of resource materials are included. (NI)