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This comment raises the difference in skill sets between librarians and computing staff as the main issue why a merger between the organizations could not be successful. New skills can be, and even have to be, learned throughout library and computing careers - I doubt that different skill sets is a relevant difference here. There are significant cultural differences between these departments everywhere, however -- it seems like it is much harder and takes more time to change a culture (attitudes, behaviors, relationships, communication) than the nuts and bolts of particular information skills. 

Ann