Since May 2006, our university has been promoting the digitization of theses. The system has collected over 34,000 theses from June 2006 to the present, while offering services for thesis submission, browsing, and searching.
National Chung Hsing University Instructions for Applying for a Library Tour
Faculty members may borrow designated research books procured under a publicly funded research project until the conclusion of the project, and they may extend the loan period beyond the project expiry date if necessary. Designated research books shall be returned to the Library’s collection and made available to the general public upon conclusion of the project or expiry of the loan.
Open access (OA) means free access to information and unrestricted use of academic resources on the Internet.nnYou can use a variety of tools to check whether a journal is open access or is actually a predatory journal before submitting your paper.nnThe Library provides information on publishing fee discounts for OA journals. Please read the relevant instructions if you are interested.
Established as an agricultural school, National Chung Hsing University not only has contributed significantly to the development of Taiwan’s agriculture but also excels on multiple academic fronts. The University’s achievements in biological, agricultural resources, scientific, engineering, humanities, and social sciences research are hard to ignore. In 2012, the NCHU Library founded the NCHU Press, whose purpose is to encourage faculty members and students to share their outstanding teaching and research achievements with the world through academic publishing. The NCHU Press’ vision is to strive for excellence in scholarly publishing and the promotion of knowledge by releasing quality academic works, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of the world’s leading university presses.
The 360-Degree Panoramic images allow you to explore every corner of the Library with a few swipes of your fingertip.
The 160-seat Reading room is located on B1F and is available to NCHU faculty, staff, and students from 8 a.m. (9 a.m. on weekends and holidays) to midnight. Each seat is equipped with a reading lamp, USB port, and power outlets. Seats are divided into three zones. Zone A seats are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. Zone C is the quiet area, and the use of notebook computers is prohibited in this area. Readers may make reservations through the Space Booking System up to 14 days in advance. Seats may be reserved for up to 8 hours at a time.
To foster a learning environment that encourages proactive learning and creativity, the Library’s Learning Commons provides a multi-functional learning space for faculty, staff, and students to engage in self-regulated learning, schoolwork discussion and consultation, academic counseling, and other activities.
The Library consists of six divisions:nnAcquisitions and Cataloging DivisionnnCollection Management and Circulation Services DivisionnnReference Services DivisionnnDigital Resources DivisionnnInformation System DivisionnnUniversity Archives Division
The Library’s Exhibition Area, 6F Conference Hall, 6F Meeting Rooms, training room, and Group Audiovisual Room are available for rent.
