School Library Standards

Maine Standards and Resources

• Maine Certification for School Librarians
• Maine Learning Standards and Guidelines
• Maine School Law Chapter 125 & 127
• Maine School Librarian Handbook

National Standards

• Public School Standards and Guidelines for New School Construction and Major Renovation Projects [PDF, 357 KB] Get Acrobat Reader
• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) standards for high school libraries, Click on accreditation standards - the library program falls under school resources for student learning.
• AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner [PDF, 4 KB] Get Acrobat Reader

Professional Associations

• American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
• Maine Association of School Libraries (MASL)