In order to provide guidance to schools and school systems which are developing and improving their media programs, the Maryland State Department of Education has compiled a set of criteria based on the standards of the American Library Association and the National Education Association. The School Media Program in the Maryland State Department of Education, which supports media activities throughout the state is detailed. The services, staff, collections of material and equipment, and facilities recommended for media programs at the school system level and at the level of the individual school are fully described. A chart lists the space needed by a school media center for each of its functions. (JY)