Howto Add a Library to the Build?

[Michael B Allen <mba2000@ioplex.com>]

What's the proper way to add a library to the build?

For example, let's say I have a library "libplex" in
/home/miallen/{include,lib}. It does not use autowhatever
so I don't have a .la file. I would like to say ./configure
--with-libplex=/home/miallen. Can someone give me a rough overview of
what files to look at so I have an idea of what documentation to read.

Thanks,
Mike