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.
