Recs & Donations

Faculty Recommendations

• Library Liaisons may recommend professional resources at any time within their department's annual budget.
• Recommendations must be approved by the Library Liaison before being processed for procurement.
• Priority is given to resources not yet held in the collection; a maximum of 2 duplicate copies is permitted.
• High-Value Items: Items exceeding NT$10,000 (Western) or NT$5,000 (Chinese/Japanese) will be sent to the Library Liaison and Department Head for confirmation.
• Unused annual departmental funds will be reallocated by the library to maximize budget efficiency.
• For urgent teaching or research needs, a "Rush Order" request may be submitted.

Patron Recommendations

• All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to submit recommendations.
• Library funds are primarily used for general interest resources; professional resource suggestions will be referred to the relevant academic department.
• How to Recommend: Please log in to the "Online Book Recommendation System" to submit your request.

The library accepts book donations primarily to support teaching and research, while also promoting diverse reading and personal development.

Donation Guidelines

• Resources must be officially authorized with complete copyright.
• Items must be in good physical condition, usable, and free from damage or missing pages.
• Computer-related resources should generally be published within the last five years due to their time-sensitive nature.

Processing of Donations

• Donated materials are generally not kept in separate rooms or shelves; they will be cataloged and archived based on collection development needs.
• Donated books will be marked with a donor stamp, and an electronic letter of appreciation will be sent.
• The library reserves the right to process donated materials, including archiving, weeding, redistribution, or other appropriate actions.