LIBRARY�CHATSPHERE

NCHU Library

(2026, Spring)

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About the

LIBRARY CHATSPHERE

About the Library Chatsphere

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• Want to improve English listening and speaking skills but don’t have opportunities?
• In the Library Chatsphere, you’ll meet students from different departments at NCHU.
• You’ll participate in regular meetings with a group of 7 to 8 members to practice English.
• The meeting topics are built around one or more SDGs from the UN, and meetings will use design thinking and library resources to explore and identify potential solutions.�

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About the Library Chatsphere

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About the Library Chatsphere

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• There are 7 sessions in this semester
• 1 Orientation: Introduction to the SDGs and Design Thinking
• 5 Group Meetings
• 1 Sharing party : Held at the end of the semester
• Members are required to participate in at least 6 sessions.

2026, Spring

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For members who participate in more than 6 sessions:

• Participation certificate from the library
• Extra prize based on group ranking
• 4 points of My NCHU Era from OIA .

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2026, Spring

About the Library Chatsphere

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• Date: one day between 3/23-3/27, 18:00-20:30
• Facilitator: Joanne
• Ice-breaker: Meet your group leader and members
• Orientation: Introduction to the SDGs and Design Thinking

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*Please set the dates and place for 5 meetings with your members on this day.

Orientation

2026, Spring

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• 5 meetings between 3/30-5/17, 100 minutes each
• Brainstorm and discuss topics, 2 meeting related to SDG goals
• The discussion follows the design thinking process: Research, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test

5 Group meetings

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• Date: one day between 5/18-5/22, 18:00-20:00
• Requirement: Each group must present slides showcasing the group’s topics and highlights from the activity.
• Time: 20 minutes per group.
• Feedback: Each members is expected to provide feedback and share experiences equally gained from the Library Chatsphere.

Sharing party

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• Meeting diary for 5 sessions (30%): the completeness of each diary, the versatility of utilizing library’s resources.
• Slides (10%): Structure, content, and design.
• Speaking (30%) : Each member’s feedbacks.
• Cooperation (20%): Group teamwork and overall energy.
• Creativity (10%): Creativity in the topics discussed over the five sessions, their relation to the SDGs, and the design of the poster.

Group Evaluation Criteria

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• Choose your group’s topics
• Here are some of the previous group topics we’ve had: Global Culinary, Know Yourself Better, Responsible Consumption and Reducing Waste, GMOs and Sustainable Food. We’re excited to see your topic spark members' interest and inspire engaging discussions.
• Consider exploring diverse topics such as art (e.g., films, documentaries, music, theater), philosophy (e.g., college life struggles, life philosophy), astronomy and constellations, libraries, museums, pets, fun economics, fun psychology, sports, nutrition, health, and so on.
• Tie at least two of your five group meetings to the UN SDGs for meaningful conversations.

Leader’s tasks (1/4)

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• Please email your application and the video before February 28(Sat.)

⮚the video is expected to include a self-introduction, the group topic, and how you plan to lead the group

• Complete a 2-hour leader training
• Attend a 3-hour Orientation

Leader’s tasks (2/4)

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• Conduct at least 5 meetings, each lasting 100 min.
• Facilitate the meetings by using the library resources as much as you can (refer to slides p.19-60).
• Upload the diary for each meeting to Google Drive within 5 days
• Recording a 3-5minute member feedback video
• Submit the slides for sharing party before 5/18
• Attend sharing party

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Leader’s tasks (3/4)

※Google Drive:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TpK_9GKWN-K77HYrEAdhUJfFvSinNBpD?usp=drive_link

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• By the end of the semester, record a 3-minute video sharing your experience for future leaders.
• Each leader will receive NT$9,600 salary for the tasks. (ARC)
• However, NT$200 will be deducted per session if the tasks are not completed, such as fail to upload the diaries within 5 days.

Leader’s tasks (4/4)

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Meeting Diary

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XYMxZA6WuzV-6S8acw2geBVsQa30RKybKDAD08k5ZCw/edit?usp=sharing

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Useful tips and suggestions� from former leaders

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About the events:�https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uFlBmraQJ8q-mcFgJlrxeTc3ibt_3Ro6/view

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k-XlcsD0IGREQQpxp5MBXWhqVi9aBkXE/view

2025.12 ‘The Innovators’ group leader �Wilbert’s useful tips and suggestions✨

https://youtu.be/7xlMPv7iJ9A?feature=shared

2025.06 ‘BrainStormers’group leader

Wilbert’s useful tips and suggestions✨

2025.12 ‘Ecomind’ group leader �Giang’s useful tips and suggestions✨

https://youtu.be/P2zKmlY5WoY?si=L_nb2vZAHVc9gvCk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3Twim1GOck

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2025.01 Group A ‘Thrift Shift’ group leader Siilen useful tips and suggestions✨

https://youtu.be/lSV0hq-dYac?feature=shared

2025.01 Group B ‘KAALAMAN’ group leader Frank’s useful tips and suggestions✨

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppw8srxYmXk

About the events:�https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yGrt3HKRW2ngF8iA-DcihJLW_xpGSi-J/view

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2024.07 Group A ‘Global Bites’ group leader useful tips and suggestions✨

2024.07 Group B ‘Sharing Yourself to Know Yourself Better’ group leader useful tips and suggestions✨

https://youtu.be/hJnEJngPZcw?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/oNuoKdGqCrU?feature=shared

About the events:�https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f46PGO_xYUFIBCsK4ODPUV0nUoMoRU_7/view

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Resources of the library

SDGs

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（Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs）

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SDGs resources platform

Discover collections about SDGs.

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https://guides.lib.nchu.edu.tw/SDGs

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SDGs resources platform

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https://guides.lib.nchu.edu.tw/SDGs

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Collection Discovery about SDGs

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https://nchu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=886NCHU_INST:886NCHU_INST&collectionId=81150840230007976&lang=en

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Collection Discovery about SDGs

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https://nchu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=886NCHU_INST:886NCHU_INST&collectionId=81150840230007976&lang=en

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Database �& �Magazine

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Kono Libraries

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https://nchu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/dbfulldisplay?docid=alma990039103680107976&context=L&vid=886NCHU_INST:886NCHU_INST&lang=en

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Kono Libraries

Click “Sign Up“ to register the Kono Libraries for the first time via NCHU network in the campus.

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Download App for better experience

https://nchu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/dbfulldisplay?docid=alma990039103680107976&context=L&vid=886NCHU_INST:886NCHU_INST&lang=en

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Download App for better experience

Kono Libraries

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11 kinds of magazines in English

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Kono Libraries

• 18 themes, over 100 kinds of magazines in Chinese

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Kono Libraries-REALSIMPLE

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Provide smart solutions from DIY crafts and recipes to home decor ideas to make your life easier.

REAL SIMPLE

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key in keywords to search related articles

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key in keywords to search related articles

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key in keywords to search related articles

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Kono Libraries-Allrecipes

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Serves up a seasonal slice of recipes and real-cook wisdom from Allrecipes.com

All Recipes

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Kono Libraries-Southern Living

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Guide to Southern culture, recipes, travel, and events.

Packed with recipes, decorating tips, entertaining ideas, and travel guides.

Southern Living

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Kono Libraries-TRAVEL+LEISURE

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Best resource for trip ideas, hotel picks, flight sales, city guides, and travel tips

TRAVEL+LEISURE

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Kono Libraries-Ivy Analytical

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English magazine for college entrance exam and TOEFL

Ivy Analytical

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Kono Libraries-Ivy Analytical

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Ivy Analytical

English audio for introduction and reading.

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Kono Libraries-CNN Interactive magazine

• Officially authorized by CNN, selected global news content every month

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CNN Interactive magazine

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Kono Libraries-CNN Interactive magazine

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CNN Interactive magazine

English audio for each page

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Kono Libraries-All+ Interactive English

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All+ Interactive English

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Kono Libraries-All+ Interactive English

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All+ Interactive English

English audio for introduction and reading.

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Kono Libraries-Hello!English

• English for business, work and social life

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Hello!English

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Harvard �Business Review�

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https://nchu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/886NCHU_INST/i6tnst/alma990053244810107976

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Harvard Business Review

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Find new ideas and classic advices on strategy, innovation and recent topics

Sign in first

Click to enter

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Harvard Business Review

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Find new ideas and classic advices on strategy, innovation and leadership

All Issues and Articles

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Harvard Business Review

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PDF Full Text

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Harvard Business Review

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HTML Full Text

Full-text translation

audio playback

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BOOKS

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Books in the B1F Learning Commons

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Displays books that are newly purchased. Novels, fictions themed on lifestyle, business, self-help, technology, travel, and science are perfectly for leisure reading and English learning. Some of them are even adapted into Netflix dramas and films.

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Books on the 6F

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On the 6th floor, we hold the general Western language books, you can check the online catalog before walking in to the shelves to save time.

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https://nchu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?tab=LibraryCatalog&search_scope=MyInstitution&vid=886NCHU_INST:886NCHU_INST&lang=en&offset=0

Available at 6th Floor

Western Books Stacks

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2026, Spring

Online Books

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https://nchu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?tab=LibraryCatalog&search_scope=MyInstitution&vid=886NCHU_INST:886NCHU_INST&lang=en&offset=0

Available online

E-Book

Please tweak your results by Availability or E-Book.

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Courses

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Lead by Subject Librarians

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https://www.lib.nchu.edu.tw/en/study.php?cID=19&Key=50

Mini Course

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https://www.lib.nchu.edu.tw/en/study.php?cID=19&Key=50

Book 30-minute course to learn how to utilize library resources.

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LibGuides-Self-learning

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https://www.lib.nchu.edu.tw/en/study.php?cID=19&Key=49

Self learning is easy. Just follow our lead!

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This platform serves as a subject guide that brings various library resources to assist students to find what they needs.

2026, Spring

Services

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　Available Space

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B1 Learning Commons

Cozy discussing area and 5 group study rooms that accept the discussion with proper volume is allowed here.

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https://space.lib.nchu.edu.tw/pwaspace/

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B1 Learning Commons

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https://www.lib.nchu.edu.tw/service.php?cID=19&Key=92

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Equipment for lending (Restricted to use in the Learning Commons only)

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3F Multimedia Center

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https://www.lib.nchu.edu.tw/en/service.php?cID=14

There are 30 booths set with single and double seats.

Students can use authorized Adobe software to create and record their projects in the Maker Space.

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3F Multimedia Center

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https://www.lib.nchu.edu.tw/service.php?cID=15&Key=84

Board Game

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Equipment service

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https://www.lib.nchu.edu.tw/en/service.php?cID=13

5F Digital Maker Studio

An environment that encourages users to be innovative and proactive while exploring and executing new ideas. This space provides access to a convenient space which is equipped with several modern digital equipments, such as 3D scanner, 3D printer, computer, specialty software and more.

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Wishing you all a wonderful time.

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