Why us? Arranged marriage:libraries and computer centers

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Title:	Why us? Arranged marriage:libraries and computer centers
Authors:	黃湫淑
Keywords:	Information science;Libraries;Taiwan
Date:	2007
Issue Date:	2011-04-20T06:36:25Z (UTC)
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.
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