• 2016-04-13

[ Reference & Government Information Room ]      

● About the Collection 

The Reference & Government Information Reading Room is located on the 5th floor of the Library. This section houses a collection of government publications from Taiwan and other countries, legal resources, and materials sourced from European Union (EU) nations. Key types of materials available in this reading room include:

1. Taiwan Government Gazette: Publications from central and local government institutions.
2. Statistics: Reports and data from Taiwan government agencies.
3. Foreign Government Publications: Primarily from the United States.
4. Legal Resources: Publications on law, along with reference tools for laws and regulations in Chinese, Japanese, and English.
5. EU Materials: Resources acquired from European Union member countries.
6. Reference Tools: Chinese and Western-language reference materials.
7. Maps and Atlases: Various geographic and cartographic resources.

This diverse collection is designed to support users seeking comprehensive government and legal information.

Users can access a wide range of Chinese and Western-language reference tools in the Reference and Government Information Reading Room. These tools, which cater to both general and academic needs, include catalogs, indexes, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, yearbooks, directories, pamphlets, subject-specific bibliographies, and more.

Additionally, the maps and atlas section, also located on the 5th floor, offers various types of maps, such as tourist maps, road maps, topographic maps, and aerial photographic maps.

The materials in this area are organized systematically: Chinese-language resources are cataloged and shelved according to the Chinese Classification System, while Western-language resources follow the Library of Congress Subject Headings classification system.

● Collections and Services 

(1) Gazettes Collection 

This reading room holds the latest issues of approximately 40 gazettes from Taiwan's central and local governments, along with frequently accessed bound volumes of these materials. Most of these resources have been digitized and are available through the National Central Library Gazette Online. This online system enables users to search, download, and print full-text image files. For gazettes published over 50 years ago, only the digital version is accessible.

(2) Statistics Collection 

The open shelves in this reading room feature the latest issues of approximately 30 statistical publications from Taiwan's central and local governments. Most of the Statistics Collection has been digitized and can be accessed through the National Central Library Government Statistics. This system allows users to search, download, and print full-text image files. For statistical publications older than 50 years, only the online version is available.

(3) Law Collection 
Books published recently and Regulation-related Reference Tools are kept in the open shelves. 

(4) Books/ Materials from EU Countries 

The National Central Library (NCL) is recognized as one of the EU Depository Libraries. In the Government & Law Information Reading Room, a designated area showcases books and materials obtained from EU member states. Additionally, the Library has developed the NCL European Info Centre website,offering convenient access to information about EU member states, EU institutions, international organizations, and Taiwan’s academic research institutes focused on EU studies. This website also provides links to government publication websites of EU countries, facilitating comprehensive research and exploration.

(5)Chinese and Western-language reference tools
Chinese and Western-language reference tools encompass a variety of resources, including catalogs, indexes, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, yearbooks, directories, pamphlets, and subject-specific bibliographies.

(6) maps and atlas
Tourist maps, road maps, topographic maps, aerial photographic maps.

●  Retrieval Services 

To access materials such as reference tools, government publications, legal resources, and more, users are required to submit a retrieval service request at the service counter in the Government & Law Information Reading Room: 

1. Microfilm/ microfiche/ CD/ DVD materials

2. government publications and Regulation-related reference tools in the closed stacks

● Facilities 

There are 4 computers and 1 printer equipped in this reading room for users to search and print out the NCL resources. It is also possible to search the Websites of other institutions within the .edu/ .org/ .gov domains.

● Service Hours 

(1) Opening Hours of the room

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00-21:00

Sunday: 9:00-17:00

(2)Reference Services Hours

     Tuesday-Friday: 9:00-17:00

     Saturday-Sunday: 9:00-12:00; 12:30-17:00

(3)Retrieval Services

Tuesday-Sunday: 9:00-16:30