This bibliography lists those articles and books that deal with the function of the public school principalship in the United States. The periodicals were those listed in Education Index from 1970 through January 1979. The books were those listed in the 1979 edition of Books in Print with a post-1969 copyright. The key word "Principal" was used to locate articles. In the book search the following key words were used: principal; elementary school administration; middle school administration; junior high school administration; senior high school administration; school administration; supervision; and management. (Author)