Research Carrels Use Policies and Guidelines

The individual research carrels are located on the 5th and 6th floors of the National Central Library’s Main Library. Please read the following instructions before applying.

1. Eligibility:
To apply for an individual research carrel, applicants must hold a valid NCL Library Card (Temporary Library Cards are not accepted) and provide supporting documents proving they are conducting research for a degree dissertation or thesis, or a government-approved and sponsored research project. Acceptable documents include an official research project approval, an abstract of the project, and a valid Citizen Identification or Student ID. Research carrels are assigned based on the necessity of using NCL library materials for research and the order of application.

2. Duration of Use per Application:
Each approved application grants access to a research carrel for a period of two months, with no option for extension. If additional time is required, users must reapply by submitting all necessary documents. Approval of reapplications is contingent upon the availability of research carrels.

3. Application Procedure: 
Applicants must complete an application form and present their NCL Library Card for identity verification. Once approved, the library will notify them of the assigned carrel and start date via email or telephone.

4. Termination of the Privilege:
Research carrel privileges will be revoked if the applicant fails to check in within 7 days of approval notification or uses the carrel for less than one-third of the library’s open days.

5. Inquiries and Application:
isit the General Information and Circulation Counter on the 2nd floor of the NCL Main Library to apply. For more information, call +886-2-2361-9132 Ext. 213/235.

6. Opening Hours of the Research Carrels:
Same with the NCL Main Library Building hours.

7. Rules for Research Carrel Use:
(1) Research carrels are for the assigned applicant’s individual use only, cannot be transferred, and no additional occupants are allowed.
(2) Food and beverages are not permitted.
(3) Please keep noise to a minimum and avoid playing music to prevent disturbances.
(4) Do not hang curtains, blinds, or post any materials on the glass window.
(5) Users must keep the carrel clean and undamaged at all times.

8. Return of the Research Carrel Key:
On the final day of use, users must clean the carrel and return the key to the General Information and Circulation Counter.

9. Violations and Penalties: 
Failure to follow library rules or carrel use guidelines may result in immediate revocation of research carrel privileges.