Anhui library Branch Library refers to an independent library institution established outside the city where the provincial library is located, with its own collection, reader service and management system. Service point refers to a branch of a library established outside the city where the provincial library is located, and its collection and reader service are supported by the provincial library. Service points are usually small in scale, with few collections and types, and mainly provide readers with basic services such as borrowing and consulting.
The difference between a branch library and a service point lies in the nature of the organization and the service content. As an independent library institution, branch libraries have greater autonomy and management authority, which can better meet the needs of local readers.