This conference report contains 5 addresses and 29 reports on the general theme of the school library as a center for lifelong learning. Submitted by librarians throughout the world, the reports reflect theoretical as well as practical perspectives, and include the following topics: (1) establishing, developing, and evaluating library resource center programs and services; (2) library education, professional development, and the role of teacher-librarians; (3) applications of information and educational technology in school resource centers; (4) developing students' information skills and information literacy; (5) promoting reading skills and literacy; and (6) publishing children's books. Experiences from Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Scandinavia, Sweden, Thailand, and the United States are reflected in these materials. Appendixes include the conference agenda, a list of participants and a list of organizing committee members. (SD)