1. International students
Library Orientation
Office of Library and Information Technology
Sept. 9, 2013

2. Outline
Building
Collections: E-resources & Library Catalog
Services

3. .. Building ..

4. Building Library I：5-story building with a basement
Library II：The annexe of the main library

5. Basement ～～～ Newspaper Reading & Study Areas

6. 1st Floor Art Center and Exhibition Space

7. Scan your student card to enter our library Multiple function counter
2nd Floor SMART Digital Learning Area
Scan your student card to enter our library
Multiple function counter

8. 2nd Floor SMART Digital Learning Area
New Arrival
Multimedia Area
Audio- Visual Materials
Group Viewing Room
Discussion Room
Information Retrieval
Interactive Touch System
Reference Collection
Interlibrary Loan / Information
Checkout / Return
Visitor Registration
New Arrival
Entrance
Concert Hall
Automatic Payment Machine

9. 3rd Floor Bound Periodicals Area , Photocopy Room
& Closed Carrels
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10. 4th~5th Floor
Western Language & Eastern Language Collection Areas

11. Take stairs or the elevator to the 3rd floor, then turn left
Library II How to go to Library II from Library I ?
Take stairs or the elevator to the 3rd floor, then turn left
go straight ahead down the corridor, then turn left to ILR or take the staircase to the 4th floor

12. Library II - 3rd Floor Information Literacy Room & Leisure Area

13. Library II Current Periodicals , Reading Seats &
Computer Area (with a multifunction printer)
The view is great on the 4th floor of the Library II. You're welcomed to relax and enjoy the view of harbor and Keelung island whenever you fell like.

14. Library and IT Service website http://li.ntou.edu.tw/eindex.php

15. Tips for finding journal papers:
.. Collections: ..
E-Resources & Library Catalog
Tips for finding journal papers:
※ E-journal search EBSCO A-to-Z E-journals
※ Library Catalog (All print + Partly e-resources) NTOU collections
※ ILL (NDDS system) Non-NTOU collections

16. Collections－
Use the “Library Catalog” and “E-Resources” to look for our collections
Non- NTOU Collection: Request for a copy or borrow books from cooperative libraries

17. How to find a Journal (1): E-journals
EBSCO A-to-Z E-journal Catalog

18. How to find a Journal (2): E-journals
Journal Name
Sources
Journal Name
Time lag
Coverage

19. How to find a Journal(3): print+partly e-resources2 1
E-journal links
Print journal info. 3 4

20. Library Catalog : how to find a book (1)
ps. All types of materials can be found in the catalog, except partly e-journals.

21. Library Catalog: how to find a book (2)

22. Library Catalog : how to find a book (3)2 3 1 3 4 1
Status: (1)DUE MM-DD-YY: checked out  request (2)ON SHELF: Pls go to the 4F English Books Area to find it according to the call no. (3)DUE + 1 HOLD: checked out + 1 person has reserved it 2

23. NTOU Electronic Theses & Dissertation

24. What : include databases, e-books and e-journals. Who :
E-Resources
What : include databases, e-books and e-journals.
Who :
Only NTOU CURRENT faculty, staff and students
Do NOT pass your ID/PW to anyone including NTOU faculty, staff and students.
Where : Campus No extra setting is required Home Please see Setting up Off-campus Access .

25. How can I use e-resources off-campus ?

26. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
When you need non-NTOU library collection, you may request for a copy or borrow it from other libraries.
In Taiwan, we obtain the materials via Interlibrary Loan or Nationwide Document Delivery System (NDDS).

27. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
1: Borrow and return books by yourself (free of charge)
2: Nationwide Document Delivery Service (NDDS)(charge)

28. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
.. 1 :Borrow and return books by yourself ( free of charge ) .
Library has signed contracts with 29 libraries for providing free loan service on campus, ex. NTU.

29. ILL – 1: How to make a free loan request
(1)Please visit the Office of Reference Services with your student card and deposit it at the office, then an ILL card issued by cooperative libraries will be handed to you.
(2) The ILL card will allow you borrow up to 5 books and should be returned in 3 working days.
(3)All books you borrow from cooperative libraries have to be returned by yourself before due date, otherwise, you will be charged overdue fines according to cooperative libraries’ circulation regulations.

30. Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
.. ILL-2 Nationwide Document Delivery Service (NDDS).
Through the NDDS Service, readers can apply for borrowing a book or obtaining copies of materials not included in our library collections.

31. Steps for applying NDDS service
Step 1 Request a NDDS account
Step 2 Make sure the lenders (libraries in Taiwan) by using Serial Union Catalog
Step 3 Submit a NDDS request
Step 4 Wait for an notification from the NDDS system
Step 5 Come to the 2nd floor of the library (Division of Reference Services) for picking up a document and paying the service fee.
If a document you requested is offered by domestic library (in Taiwan), it will be free of charge (NOT includes Request a Loan and International resources).
Further info:

32. Request a NDDS account Pls email to shangtsz@ntou. edu
Request a NDDS account Pls to or
with the subject: Request a NDDS account, then the staff
will inform you if done.
The following information MUST be included:
Full Name (English) 2. No. of your passport 3. Student Card No. 4. Name of Graduate School 4. Name of Department 5. Mobile No. and Campus Extension 6. Address (the one you use frequently)
Further information:

33. Bibliographic management: EndNote
EndNote is used to organize references and related files, and create bibliographies lists instantly as the style required.

34. OverDrive e-Books

35. PressDisplay Newspapers

36. .. Services ..

37. There are more information including…
Authorized Software Download
Opening hours – Library & Computer room
Regulations for studying in the library
Your borrowing privileges
View your patron record
Circulation Notices
Information Retrieval Services
Printing/Photocopying/Scanning Services
Application for Closed Carrel
Application for Discussion Room
The handout has already been posted at

38. Authorized Software Download

39. Opening hours -- Library

40. Opening hours -- Computer room
2 computer rooms are located at the 3rd Floor of the building of the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering.
Opening hours
Semester time：Mon to Sat：8:20AM – 10:50PM
Winter/Summer break time : Mon to Fri：8:20 AM – 4:50 PM

41. Regulations for studying in the library
Very Important
Remember to scan your student card at the entrance of the library.
No eating, drinking, smoking , playing games and web surfing for X rated sites in the library, or your student card will be blocked, that is, you are not allowed to enter and borrow any material from the library in a month’s time.

42. Borrowing privileges
 If a book is reserved by another user upon checking out, the loan period will be limited to 14 days.
 Please be aware that Loans can be renewed twice 5 days prior to the due date in person through " View Your Patron Record “
if no one reserves it.

43. View Your Patron Record
User ID: your student card no. Password: Passport no.

44. View Your Patron Record
Mary Huang
Please Note: renewal will not be completed in the following conditions: （1）item is overdue （2）item is onhold （3）renew the same item for twice （4）user's borrowing privilege is suspended temporarily（ie :unpaid fine…） （5）too soon to renew (5 days prior to the due date will be allowed to renew).
Mary Huang

45. Circulation Email Notices Service (1)
The circulation notices include:
(1)Courtesy notice: remind you of the due date
(2)Overdue notice: remind you to return overdue items ASAP, or might be fined.
(3)Hold pick-up notice: remind you that the requested items are available.

46. Circulation Email Notices Service (2)
If you need this service, please the following information to ：
(1)Student card no. (2)Chinese and English name (3) address frequently used
(4)preferred language: English or Chinese

47. Information Retrieval Service
2F, Library I
8 computers provide information retrieval, editing, photocopying, and printing services.
8 computers provide
4F,Library II
19 computers provide information retrieval, editing, photocopying, printing services.
One is for scanning.

48. Printing/Photocopying/Scanning Services
‧Printing or photocopying
(1)Only paid by the EasyCard
(2)Locaton: 2F , Library I,
3F , Library I,
4F , Library II
‧Scanning
(1)Free
(2)Locaton: 2nd Floor, Library I

49.  http://lib.ntou.edu.tw/readers/stable/stable.php
Closed Carrels
Fill out an application form authorized by your supervisor.
Bring your Student ID card, and visit Division of Reference Services located on the 2nd floor of the University library.
Library staff will arrange a reservation for you. ‧
‧For doctorate students
‧Loan period：30 days 

50. Discussion Room Loan Period: 2 hours ‧Equipped with whiteboard
‧For 5 to 12
‧Equipped with whiteboard, projector, screen and wireless network
‧For 3 to 6
‧Equipped with whiteboard
Wireless network

51. About the use of library and E-resources  Extension: 2114 or 2125
Please visit us at the 2nd floor of the library or call us during staffed hours (Mon to Fri：8:30AM – 4:50PM)
About the use of library and E-resources
 Extension: 2114 or 2125
 or
About circulation questions, overdue items…etc.
 Extension: 1181 

52. Thank You for
Your Attention!