Study Carrel Service

  • Collection Management and Circulation Services Division | (886)6-2757575 Ext. 65760 or 65763 |

Eligibility

  • Faculty members of NCKU
  • NCKU graduate students (Master’s and PhD)
  • Senior undergraduate students (limited to those enrolled in thesis courses)
  • Guest scholars and experts invited by NCKU departments

Reservation and Borrowing Procedures

  • How to Reserve
    • Online: Log in to the Library’s Space Management System.
    • Kiosk: Swipe your ID card at the 1st-floor Kiosk to check availability and make a reservation.
    • On-site Check: View the status lights at the 5th-floor study carrels:
      • 🟢 Green light: Available for reservation
      • 🔴 Red light: Already reserved
  • Reservation Rules
    • Advance Booking: Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance.
    • System Update: The system opens the 7th-day booking slot daily at 00:00 (midnight).
    • No Double-Booking: Users may not reserve multiple library spaces for the same time slot.
    • Frequency: Each user may reserve a specific study carrel for only one time slot per day.
  • Same-Day On-site Use
    • Please scan the QR Code at the 5th-floor study carrels to reserve and check in immediately (subject to on-site availability).
  • Loan Period and Usage Limit
    • Duration: Each loan is valid for one day only; overnight use is not permitted.
    • Quantity: Users are limited to one study carrel per session.
  • Cancellation
    • If you no longer need the space, please cancel via the system to maintain your future borrowing privileges.

Important Notes

  • Check-in Requirement: Users must scan the QR Code at the assigned carrel within 20 minutes of the reservation start time.
    • Automatic Forfeiture: Failure to check in on time, or failure to properly swipe your ID card upon entering the library, will result in the reservation being canceled and a violation point recorded.
  • Early Completion: If you finish early, please select "End Use" in the system to release the space for others.
  • Suspension of Rights: Accumulating 3 late/no-show violations within one month will result in a one-month suspension of space borrowing privileges.
  • Prohibited Activities: In accordance with university regulations, the following are strictly prohibited:
    • Smoking.
    • Eating or drinking.
    • Loud noise or disturbances.
    • Tutoring, sales, or any commercial activities.
    • Responsibilities: * Users are responsible for their personal belongings; do not leave them unattended.
  • Please leave the carrel clean and orderly after use.
  • Users are liable for any damage to facilities or library materials caused by improper use.