Acquisitions policies
According to regulations, our library purchases books by bidding twice a year. The frequency of lending, the distinguishing features of each branch library's collection, the publishing situation, the proportion for different kinds of books and documents to be collected, will all be taken into consideration for future procurement planning.
New book recommdation method
- Fill in the recommendation card and give it to our information counter in each library.
- Key in your recommendation directly to the Library's“New Book Recommendation” system. After we receive it, we will notify you about the library's decision on purchasing the book(s) suggested.
- Please contact our Department of Acquisitions and cataloging directly.
Gift books
Starting in 1998, the main library (including the reading
area) and its branches will receive the complimentary new books dropped into the
book boxes located at each library's entrances.
Exchange of books
books Our library will exchange
some of the complimentary books to other public or private organizations, groups
and schools. All organizations need book(s) please contact our library in
writing entitled by your organization.
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