NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY General Rules

NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
General Rules

November 30, 1999 Passed by the 81^st Library Affairs Meeting

December 27, 2005 Amended and passed by the 214^th Library Affairs Meeting

December 27, 2005 Discussed and passed by the NTU Library Committee at its 1^st meeting, Academic Year 2005–06

March 08, 2016 Amended and passed by the 428^th Library Affairs Meeting

March 22, 2016 Amended and passed by the 429^th Library Affairs Meeting

December 07, 2021 Amended and passed by the 558^th Library Affairs Meeting

December 13, 2021 Amended and passed by the NTU Library Committee at its 1^st meeting, Academic Year 2021–22

Article 1	The National Taiwan University (NTU or “the University”) Library (“the Library”) formulates the NTU Library General Rules (“the Rules”) to provide the services expected of a university library, ensure the equitable use of library resources and equipment by patrons, and maintain a peaceful environment for reading and research within the library premises.
Article 2	Patrons may enter the Library during opening hours with one of the following valid IDs: An identification card, student ID card, retiree ID card, or alumni card issued by the University A library card, alumni library card, or interlibrary loan card issued by the Library Visitors who are Republic of China (ROC) citizens may exchange their ROC-issued National Identification Card, driver’s license, National Health Insurance Card, or other forms of valid photo ID for a temporary library card. Visitors who are foreign nationals may exchange a passport issued by their home country or other forms of valid photo ID issued by ROC for a temporary library card.
Article 3	Visitors must be at least 18 years of age to enter the Library, but students of higher education institutions under the age of 18 may enter the Library with their student ID. NTU students may bring children under the age of six into the Library after submitting an application to the Library.
Article 4	Due to limited seating, a limit shall be imposed on the number of visitors allowed in the Library at one time. Once the limit is reached, visitors seeking entry shall be required to wait until other visitors return their temporary library cards and leave the Library. Visitors are not allowed to take their personal books and backpacks with them when entering the Library with a temporary library card. Any such items shall be stored in a locker located at the Library. Visitors must return their temporary library card and retrieve their ID when leaving the Library.
Article 5	NTU alumni may enter the Library and access its collections with their alumni card, and they may use the Library’s Study Room except during examination periods. Alumni who wish to borrow books shall comply with the Library’s Regulations Governing the Borrowing and Usage of Books by Alumni. Visitors may enter the Library and access its collections but may neither check out any materials nor use the Study Room.
Article 6	To maintain a quality library environment, patrons entering the Library shall comply with the Library’s rules and regulations. Any violations shall be handled in accordance with the Library’s Regulations Governing the Handling of Patron Violations.
Article 7	Patrons must comply with the applicable regulations when accessing venues, resources, equipment, and collections on any floor of the Library.
Article 8	Patrons shall exercise due care in safeguarding their temporary library cards and shall report a lost card immediately at the Circulation Service Desk and pay a replacement fee of NT$ 200. The Library disclaims all responsibility for the safekeeping of IDs that are not retrieved by closing time.
Article 9	Each collegiate/departmental branch library may formulate its own regulations to address any special requirements, which shall prevail following passage by the College/Department Library Committee and the Library Affairs Meeting.
Article 10	The Rules shall be passed by the NTU Library Committee and then implemented on the date of promulgation.