" What is an 'electronic branch' ? I find this term confusing." (Karen Weaver)
I should think it is the entire online accessible information world. No need to build it with bricks and mortar. In fact, it exists right here in my home office. More than fifteen years ago I had a student who submitted a brilliant paper entitled, "The Floor Plan of the Virtual Library." It was both humorous and insightful. I enjoyed it immensely. "Electronic Branch?" Let's hope it is not a garage full of computers (unless there is coffee and cookies).
Charles Hildreth