This paper describes the many difficulties of a newly founded satellite branch library to evolve into an independent college library within sixteen years. Changing roles and priorities are discussed, as well as the influence of the accrediting agency on this small California community college library. (Contains 3 notes.)

Based on e-mails gathered from listservs, a variety of sources are suggested for preparing for an upcoming accreditation: the previous accreditation report of one's home campus, published literature, the national library peer comparison tool as well as statistical sources, the U.S. Office of Postsecondary Education's website of accreditation…

Contends that the digital world is not replacing the written word; it is offering new and additional dimensions of knowledge. Defines information competency as the ability to exploit information in various formats. Reviews the efforts of California's community colleges to make information competency a genuine part of higher education through…