Academic Year of 2015 Theme Book Fair

2015.09.14-2015.10.02

Are you ready to be the first one who gets to read our newest books? Library is going to hold Wander through the vast book collection – Grasp the chance to read good books first: Top New Arrivals Book Fair on Taoyuan and Taipei campuses from Sep. 14 to Oct. 2, come to participate in this great event and meet all of our new collections here!

2015.10.13-2015.10.28

So as to help general public better understand Taiwan history and culture, National Taiwan Library will lend photo collections related to Taiwan history research to MCU Library. MCU Taoyuan Library will host “Using the Shutter to Record Taiwan History- the Japanese Colonial Period Photo Collection Exhibition” from October 13 through 28. All faculty members and students are welcome to participate in this event.

‘寫真” is a Japanese term for photos. Consequently, “寫真帖” refers to a photo collection that can bring a whole new level of visual experiences to the audience which differs from that derived from other artistic forms such as paintings and sketches. Captured images can diminish the abstract difference between time and space because viewers are able to live vicariously through those people shown in the images. Some photo collections contain background information and explanation, while others include maps and statistical charts. The additional detailed information added to the photo collections truly serves as a valuable reference. Thus, other forms of historical materials cannot replace photo collections. During the Japanese Colonial Period, most publishers in Taiwan belonged to government offices or private photo shops; moreover, most photographers were Japanese.

The contents of these photo collections range from military politics, and human activities, to natural scenery captured realistically by the camera lens. These captured scenes are shared for various reasons, such as academic research, promotion activities, commemoration, war records, recording the scenery, displaying construction achievements, etc. “Using the Shutter to Record Taiwan History- the Japanese Colonial Period Photo Collection Exhibition” includes Japanese troops entry into Taiwan, Japan royalty in Taiwan, Taiwanese aborigines’ resistance, exhibition activities, famous sites, infrastructure construction, natural disasters, geology, botany, etc., altogether 16 categories, in hopes of guiding the viewers through the Japanese Colonial Period. Through the photos, everyone can gain a better understanding of Taiwanese society during the Japanese Colonial Period.

Source: National Taiwan Library Taiwan History Research Collection Official Website

2015.10.19-2015.11.03

“Baking” is an art that emphasizes constant refinement. Although it is relatively easy to get into, sufficient practical experiences and knowledge are required to truly expand into new uncharted tasting territory. MCU library at Kinmen Location will host “Enjoy a Good Time: Delight in Baking” Book Fair starting from October 19 through November 3. The book fair will exhibit selected bakery-related books from the library's collection. All faculty members and students on Kinmen Location are welcome to participate in this event.

2015.10.13-2015.10.28

There are many contemporary issues on how to develop and expand technology, cultural and creative industry as well as solve global energy issues. MCU Library on Taipei campus will host Comprehensive Strategy and New Global Issues: Energy, Technology, Cultural and Creative Industry Book Fair starting from October 13 through 28. The purpose is to let you understand all the related issues and the future developments. All faculty members and students are welcome to participate in this event.

2015.11.16-2015.11.27

Do you want to know what the professors in your School consider their favorite classic books? Have you read all these books? MCU Library will host Cross-disciplinary Book Fairs at Taipei, Taoyuan and Kinmen Library starting from November 16 through 27. Books included in the book fair are recommended by the professors for their related fields of study. Regardless of your major, all are welcome to participate in this book fair to expand your reading list.

Taoyuan Campus: Schools of Information Technology, Management, and Design

Taipei Campus: School of Management and Center for General Education

Kinmen Location: School of Tourism, and Education and Applied Languages

2016.03.01-2016.03-11

Do you have any thoughts about the warm winter at the end of last year and the freezing at the beginning of this year? Behind the multiple recent natural disasters is global warming, which has changed the environment around the world. The Paris Agreement, established by the 21st Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC in 2015, will replace Kyoto Protocol in 2020 to ensure each nation can implement low-carbon measures and meet the goal of controlling the increase in global warming between 1.5 and 2 degrees. However, everyone is responsible for global warming. The Library is going to hold a book exhibition on low-carbon life at Kinmen Location from March 1 to 11, 2016. Visit the book exhibition for the first step of avoiding global warming. Stop taking low-carbon lifestyle as just a slogan; take it as an active life attitude.

2016.03.01-2016.03.11

In line with the flourishing development of modern communication media technology, animation and comics are converging. Animation is getting hot as it develops the spirit of comic books well through audio-visual technology. Animation, comics and games have been combined as ACG through magazine promotion. Many works have been produced through interdisciplinary media for maximum profit from animation art. Enjoy the magic of animation by visiting Exhibition of Video, Animation and Communication held by Taipei Library from March 1 to 11, 2016(Taoyuan Library from March 14 to 25), which will introduce you to a wonderful cultural industry.

2016.05.02-2016.05.13

Ming Chuan University Libraries will host the "Must-Read Books of 2015: Reading is Important" book fair on Taipei and Taoyuan campuses starting from May 2 through May 13. The book fair will feature the books nominated and selected by China Times in 2015, specifically including the categories of innovative Chinese composition, translated novels and beautiful life topics. Moreover, the top 100 books and best sellers that were recommended by Eslite Bookstore and Books On-line Book Store in 2015 will also be featured in the book fair. All MCU faculty members and students are welcome to participate in the event. You do not want to miss this great opportunity!

2016.05.23-2016.06.03

Graduation is the end of university life, but it is the beginning of your career. Are you confident and ready for your future? Do you feel uncertain and nervous about your future? Come to the library and find some answers. The Book Exhibition of Dream Makers, held on both Taipei and Taoyuan campuses from May 23 to June 3, 2016, displays books related to writing resumes and preparing for job interviews. The library is supporting you to promote your employability no matter which field you are interested in and assisting you to find your way smoothly. All current and graduating students are welcome to visit this book exhibition.

2016.05.23-2016.06.03

The Graduation Ceremony is coming up, are you ready for earning jobs? The Book Exhibition for Tour Guiding and Baking Certification is being held at Kinmen Location Library from May 23 to June 3, 2016, with a book collection on display related to guiding and baking certification for assisting you in earning certifications smoothly and smoothly gaining employment.

2016.06.06-2016.06.17

Do you wish to know what books are designated for the “Collections List” by faculty members from each school? Being a member of one of those Schools, have you read all of these classics? Taipei, Taoyuan, and Kinmen Location are going to hold a Collections List Joint Exhibition from June 6 to 17, 2016. The key books recommended by the faculty members from the respective Schools will be displayed during this joint exhibition. All students and faculty members are welcome to visit the exhibition to extend your in-class or extracurricular reading list.

Schools to exhibit Collections List Books at Taipei Campus: School of Law, English Language Center

Schools to exhibit Collections List Books at Taoyuan Campus: School of Health Technology, School of Tourism, and School of Social Sciences

Schools to exhibit Collections List Books at Kinmen Location: School of Tourism and School of Communication