Standards are policies which describe shared values and principles of performance for a library.
Guidelines consist of procedures that will prove useful in meeting the standards. All standards must be reviewed by the Committee on Standards for consistency with ALA policy before they are published as final documents. 55.2 Adoption of Standards of ALA Units Standards adopted by ALA units other than divisions as provided in the Constitution and Bylaws become ALA policy only when adopted by Council. Such standards must be reviewed by the Committee on Standards for consistency with ALA policy before they are presented to Council. 55.3 Adoption of Guidelines All ALA units may develop and adopt guidelines in their area of responsibility or interest.