MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN GHANA: A CASE FOR NEW STANDARDS

The issue of standards has always been uppermost in the minds of librarians, and has also received considerable professional attention. Examines the concept of standards for school libraries in Ghana and their functional applicability. Discusses the standards within the framework of stock;selection; accomodation; financial support; furnishing;services; competent staffing and inter‐library co‐operation. This has been developed in the light of the needs of schools in Ghana which are steadily realizing the importance of libraries.