In response to wide concern regarding the present state of school libraries in Alberta, Canada, and a strong perception that the quality of school library programs was deteriorating, the Department of Education devised a provincial statement of policy, guidelines, procedures, and standards designed to guide the development and implementation of effective school library programs. This document includes: (1) a policy statement; (2) school library program guidelines; (3) procedures for the Department of Education, including the Media and Technology Branch, regional offices, school boards and school staff; (4) standards for school library program development; (5) standards for library staff; (6) standards for the school library collection; and (7) standards for library facilities and equipment. (JB)