INTRODUCTION
Definition of Standards and Guidelines
1.1 Standards
1.2 Guidelines
Types of Standards and Guidelines
2.1 Service or Performance
2.2 Procedural
2.3 Educational
2.4 Technical
Authority for Developing Standards and Guidelines
3.1 Authority of ALA Units to Develop Standards and Guidelines
3.1.1 Authority of Divisions
3.1.2 Authority of Other ALA Units
3.2 Authority of ALA Units to Adopt Guidelines
3.3 Consultation with Appropriate Parties