A MODEL FOR REVIEWING ACADEMIC BRANCH LIBRARIES BASED ON ACRL GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS

There is a long history of debate and controversy surrounding the exis tence of academic branch libraries. Although the reasons for reviewing branch libraries are numerous and varied, there is a need for consist ency in the review process. Using recent ACRL guidelines and standards as a foundation, the authors propose a model methodology for reviewin g academic branch libraries which may be utilized by any institution u ndertaking such a process.