To make use of the library building space effectively, some materials such as old version reference books, rarely used books, paper periodicals with electronic version for replacement and so on are sent to be stored in closed stacks . However, the library still provides readers to access those materials as they make applications. The detailed information of this service is as follows.

All users.

Books , periodicals and old version reference books stored in Main Library Closed Stacks, Medical Branch Library Closed Stacks or Annan Campus Closed Stacks.

• If users need materials in the Closed Stacks, they can fill out an application form and hand it to the service desk on each floor or apply online.
• The Library will retrieve the materials twice a day during the office hours, except for the Annan Campus Closed Stacks. If the item is found, the librarian will notify the requester by email or telephone in one business day.
• Library staff will retrieve the materials from the Annan Campus Closed Stacks once a week, every Wednesday. If the item is found, the requester will be notified by email or telephone in one business day. The service hours to retrieve the books may be adjusted due to bad weather or manpower and vehicle arrangement.
• The requester will receive an email notice, and please pick up the item at Main Library or Medical Branch Library within 4 days . After that, the item will be reshelved. Materials will be placed as follows:
  • Main Library
    • Books and periodicals, at the circulation desk on the 1st floor.
  • Medical Branch Library
    • Medical Lib Closed Stack materials, at the service desk.
• The users will be under the constraint of “National Cheng Kung University Library Rules for Loan Services of Books and Materials” to borrow the Closed Stack materials.