The Main Library, Medical Library, and KnowLEDGE will be closed for Confucius Day (Teachers’ Day) on September 28.

KnowLEDGE will be closed at 22:00 on September 27, and reopen 24hrs at 8:00 on September 29.

Contact Person  Collection Management and Circulation Services Division
Telephone          Ext.65760
E-Mail                em65760@email.ncku.edu.tw

The Main Library, Medical Library and KnowLEDGE will be closed on September 25 due to Mid-Autumn Festival.

The KnowLEDGE will be closed at 22:00 on September 24 and reopen 24hrs at 8:00 on September 26.

Contact Person  Collection Management and Circulation Services Division
Telephone          Ext.65760
E-Mail                em65760@email.ncku.edu.tw

The Medical Library is offering a series of activities for the new semester.

Everyone is welcome to join the courses and activities, with opportunities to receive small gifts along the way!

 >>>  Visit the Activity Website

｜1. Yes or No! 8-Question Challenge [ Play Online ]

Now –10/31(Sat.)

A 1-minute online ⭕❌ challenge about the Medical Library and its resources.

Answer all 8 questions correctly to enter the prize draw.

9/22–9/23 Only-------------------------------------------------

Complete the challenge and show your completion screen at the Medical Library counter to receive a limited-edition welcome gift.

｜2. Medical Database Booths

9/ 22 (Tue.)  – 9/23 (Wed.)  | 10:00 AM–4:30 PM

Front Corridor, Medical Library

Explore medical databases and meet the database providers. Small gifts are available!

｜3. SR Search Courses [ Course Information & Sign Up ]

2 Sessions | September & November

Learn practical strategies for conducting literature searches for systematic reviews using major medical databases.

Whether you are returning for more practice or just getting started, everyone is welcome.

｜4. [Course] Getting Started at the Library  [ Sign Up ]

An introductory session covering library orientation and basic medical database searching.

10/6 (Tue.) | 2:10–4:00 PM

Medical Library, Computer Room (1F)

｜5. [Course] EndNote Basics for Win/Mac  [ Sign Up ]

Learn the basics of reference management and how to retrieve full-text articles using EndNote on Windows or Mac.

10/13 (Tue.) | 2:10–4:30 PM

Medical Library, Computer Room (1F)

｜6. [Course] Research Smarter with AI  [ Sign Up ]

Get hands-on experience with WoS Research Assistant, Scopus AI, and other AI-enhanced academic resources.

10/21 (Wed.) | 9:10–11:00 AM

Medical Library, Computer Room (1F)

**Note: Courses may be taken individually

If you are a doctoral or master's student trying to search for the literature of your study, you will find this course helpful.

Probably you are about to conduct a structured literature search for systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review, this course is also for you.

This course is from a health and life science research perspective but may contain helpful information for researchers in other disciplines.

A series of courses will be held:

SR 0- Literature Search & Databases for Beginners
2026-09-09 (Wed) 10:10-12:00, Room L314, Main Library (Sign Up)

You can choose one of SR1a:
SR 1a- Medical: Introduction to Systematic Review & Search Methods
09-16 (Wed) 09:10~12:00, Medical Library: Computer Room (Sign Up)

SR 1a- Non-Medical: Introduction to Systematic Review & Search Methods
09-23 (Wed) 09:10~12:00, Medical Library: Computer Room (Sign Up)

SR 1b- Systematic Search: Hands-on Practice and Consultation
09-30 (Wed) 10:10-12:00, Medical Library: Computer Room (Sign Up)

SR 2: Rayyan/EndNote for PRISMA Flow Diagram of Study Selection
10-07 (Wed) 09:10-12:00, Medical Library: Computer Room (Sign Up)

Participation in BOTH 1a and 1b sessions in less than 6 months will be granted with a COURSE CERTIFICATE!