Libraries in Taiwan

Modern libraries have centuries of history and are established across modern societies all over the world.

In large metropolitan areas libraries are nice places for people to explore different knowledge disciplines and enjoy being modern human beings. Compared to other urban cities on other continents. Taiwan has fewer libraries. I visited the National Central Library and Beitou Library in Taipei

On one side of the Zhongshan S Road, we can pass through the Liberty Square & Gate - implying we all have opportunities to make achievements. On the other side of the wide Zhong Shan Road, we can study in the national central library -learn grow, and innovate, building a solid knowledge foundation to achieve our goals and fit our purposes.

The library staff there were friendly, checked my ID, and gave me a permit to visit the library. It is a mid-sized library with a few floors. Besides adult readers, quite many students come here to do studies. On the second floor, there were book collections of different genres such as business, literature, science & engineering, history, linguistics, religion, etc. Besides desks and chairs in the hallway; there were some sofas in one small room, so people could take a rest if they felt tired.

On the third floor, there were periodic magazines and old newspapers from the last five years, which were bound together like large-sized thick books. I didn’t see very enriched content in the magazine session. Should they digitize the old newspapers rather than keeping the paper version?

On the higher floors, there were laws and other research sections. On the underground floor, there were reading rooms, a cafe, and 7-11 convenience store. Overall it’s a reader-friendly environment, the book collection is limited though.

Weeks ago, I also visited the Taipei Library Beitou branch, near the subway station. I like a set of books to introduce ancient culture history and philosophy there. The collection and space are also limited, some tourists visited there and a few locals sat there reading. I also saw some mini libraries located in the underground shopping center, parents brought their children there for borrowing and returning books.

Besides libraries in Tainpei, I visited the small community library in Hualien and saw some libraries in Taichung. Although the library was small near Hualian train station, it provided a place for people to sit down and find information.

Modern libraries have centuries of history and are established across modern societies all over the world. They are undergoing digital transit to generate value continually.

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