Why us? Arranged marriage: libraries and computer centers

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore the factors of the decision for merging libraries and computing centers on Taiwanese academic campuses.

Design/methodology/approach

Describes the differences, similarities, and missions between the academic libraries and computing centers from the past to the present, gives a brief introduction toward the historical development of the merger, and uses multiple‐case study approach by interviewing relative decision‐makers of four colleges of Taiwan.

Findings

Two categories of factors, which are environment and decision‐makers, are found for impacting the decision of the merger.

Originality/value

Contributes to library and information sciences by giving five suggestions, which are: curriculum design; communication skills; law knowledge; partnership; and working attitude adjustment.

Citation

Hwang, C.J. (2007), "Why us? Arranged marriage: libraries and computer centers", Library Management, Vol. 28 No. 8/9, pp. 540-556. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435120710837828