ABSTRACT
This article examines the technique of using peer institution data as a basis for forming and proposing changes in circulation policies at an ARL Library. Peer institutions for the University of Arizona Library were surveyed in respect to their circulation policies. The data were compared to other academic library circulation policy surveys and used to recommend specific changes in the graduate loan period, the fines structure, telephone renewals and fees for non-university borrowers. The process of using peer institution data focused discussion and proved to be an effective catalyst for changing policies. Most important, it was a process considered relevant by library and campus administrators.
