The document discusses key aspects of running an effective school library program including personnel, leadership, standards, budgeting, facilities, collaboration, research methods, and grant writing. It emphasizes the importance of the librarian collaborating with administrators and teachers to plan the library program around student needs. National and state standards provide guidelines for exemplary practices, and the librarian must work to implement these standards even with limited budgets. Research and grant writing are important skills for librarians to stay informed and obtain additional funding.