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Non-credit Chinese language courses

Non-credit Chinese language courses are primarily offered as intensive courses in the spring, summer, autumn, and winter terms. Each of the terms lasts approximately three months.nnClass meeting time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday – FridaynnTuition per term: NT$27,000 ; NCHU faculty/staff/students and exchange students are entitled to a discount.In addition to extensive courses, we also offer customized Chinese language courses, summer camps, and a wide range of other programs.nnIn order to give students a deeper understanding of traditional culture, the Chinese Language Center designs various types of cultural lessons (such as couplet writing, pottery making, Chinese zither playing, taichi, etc.) for students to gain hands-on learning experiences.

Digital Maker Studio

The NCHU Library Digital Maker Studio provides an environment that fosters innovation, proactive learning, self-exploration, and creative thinking in all subject areas. It provides access to several modern digital technologies, including 3D scanners, LCD & FDM 3D printers, heat press machines, laser cutters, and specialty software to help students turn creative ideas into reality, hone their problem-solving skills, and practice what they learn in class through hands-on experience.

Interlibrary Loan

The NCHU Library provides interlibrary loan and document delivery services . Please read the following instructions carefully before selecting your desired service.nnThese services are available only to current NCHU faculty, staff, and students and NCHU alumni with a library card.nnPlease read the Interlibrary Loan terms of service before submitting an application.

NCHU Electronic Theses & Dissertations Services

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.

Library Tour

National Chung Hsing University Instructions for Applying for a Library Tour

Designated research books for Research Projects

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.

NCHU Library: Open Access (OA) Journals

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.

NCHU Press: Publication Regulations and Requests

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.

Directives for the Management of the Reading Room

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.