This publication details the proceedings of an oversight hearing on federal library programs which focused on those programs that (1) make federal funds available to school districts to purchase instructional materials and school library resources, (2) authorize funds for the support of college and university libraries and for the improvement of library training programs at this level, and (3) provide federal aid to establish and improve public library services and outreach. Included are statements and testimony by library directors, library school deans and professors, library association presidents, instructional media coordinators, and others. Copies of supplemental materials are also provided, including newspaper articles, newsletters, library publications, letters, survey data, and biographical data about students receiving fellowships for library education. (FM)