Guidelines and recommendations for media programs and resources essential for quality education are suggested. Qualitative goals are focused on, with criteria offered for programs that will provide exemplary educational materials for children and youth. Programs are described for both district and school level, and the interrelationships between them is emphasized. Quantitative statements establish standards for staffs, collections, and facilities necessary to implement the proposals. Recommendations are said to apply to all public, parochial, and independent schools. The guidelines were developed by the Joint Editorial Committee of the American Association of School Librarians, the American Library Association, and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (SK)