These criteria were designed to be used by school administrators, professional staff, and community representatives to assess school library programs and to provide a basis for establishing goals. In addition, information generated by the criteria might be used for the validation of exemplary programs and promising practices; self-appraisal; the development of long-range goals; planning for staff development, in-service and training activities; and/or disseminating information and improving public relations. A total of 33 criteria are listed in the following six categories: (1) Philosophy and Policy; (2) Administration and Management; (3) Staffing; (4) Resources; (5) Program; and (6) Evaluation. A five-point rating scale ranging from "not started" to "achieved" is included for each criterion. A rating Profile Sheet and a listing of the developers of the criteria are also included. (KM)