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Lessons learned from library mergers at colleges of higher education in FlandersSwanepoel, AJ January 2005 (has links)
This article reports the findings of an investigation into merger experiences of several libraries of colleges of higher
education in Flanders. The purpose of the study was to gain first hand knowledge from institutions who recently merged;
especially, what best practices to follow and what to avoid. Data was gathered with a mail questionnaire and followed by
personal interviews with the heads of the selected libraries concerned. The article includes topics such as the composition
and tasks of merger task teams, most difficult issues in the planning phase, the role of consultants, how progress is
monitored and communicated, dealing with different organisational cultures, decisions that have an impact on merger
outcomes, appointment of a post-merger library head, duration of a merger, do’s and don’ts, outcomes of library mergers,
and challenges of library mergers. It is concluded with a list of lessons that other libraries can learn from the Flemish
experience and indicates whether a particular lesson is supported by the merger literature or not.
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Library mergers in higher education institutions: different theories, beliefs and practicesSwanepoel, AJ 00 December 2004 (has links)
People involved in library mergers often have little or no previous
experience in planning or implementing such mergers. Therefore they
have to rely primarily on research literature for guidance and advice.
However, a study of literature dealing with mergers in higher education
in general and libraries in particular, shows a number of different
theories, beliefs and practices concerning issues such as reasons for
merging, success factors, processes, and outcomes of mergers. The
purpose of this article is to draw attention to some of these theories,
beliefs and practices that, for the sake of clarity and better understanding
of merger issues, need to be put into perspective. This is done by
analysing different views and by proposing supporting arguments or
counter claims. The article concludes with a summary and a list of
recommended research topics.
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