The model plan outlined in this practical guide for the establishment and development of library collections and services to meet the needs of ethnic populations--particularly Asian American, Black, Chicano/Spanish speaking, and Native American--is intended for use by library administrators and ethnic services librarians. Guidelines provided cover planning and evaluation, staff selection, ethnic community information needs assessment, establishing and providing access to ethnic collections and services, and developing programs and services for ethnic populations. Included are numerous appendices and a bibliography. (CWM)