If my anecdotal evidence is accurate, then in a certain way, this move takes advantage of St. Kate's strengths in preparing information specialists for the 21st century, professionals who need to build careers outside public and academic systems.

On Saturday, July 14, 2012, Samuel E Trosow wrote:

This was not a merger. A merger implies some agency on both sides. This was totally one-sided and involuntary. Nope it wasn't a merger. Since you like business terms, I'd call it a hostile take-over.

Sam Trosow

On 07/14/12, charles curran <[log in to unmask]');" target="_blank">[log in to unmask]> wrote:

With respect to St. Catherine's joining business, I think the saying: It All Depends applies.

On one hand, a revered library educator intones, "Business does not cooperate; they absorb."

On the other hand, a growing and convincing body of research demonstrates that public libraries, for example, can have a positive impact on local economics/business. It's the "they visited the library and also bought a shirt or or ate lunch at a local establishment" observation.

The kinds of business models that may apply are not based solely on circulation statistics or reference questions answered; the kinds that apply may help demonstrate economic impact.

Good things can happen as a result of mergers. It all depends. We need to observe on WHAT it depends.

Chuck Curran

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Rec'd with a technical glitch. --gw

Just wondering what folks on jESSE think of this recent announcement:

http://libraryjuicepress.com/blog/?p=3481

Bernie Sloan
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