Collective Application for Digital Library Cards at the National Library of Public Information

• Application Guidelines and Requirements
  Schools or institutions interested in collectively applying for digital library cards should thoroughly review the "Library Card Application Guidelines of the National Library of Public Information" and the instructions for collective digital library card applications (Attachment 1). A designated contact person must be appointed, and any changes to the contact person’s details must be promptly reported to the Library.
• Note 1: Collective digital library card applications are limited to Republic of China（Taiwan） nationals who have not previously applied for individual library cards at the National Library of Public Information or the Taichung City Library.
• Note 2: Applicants for collective digital library cards are restricted to faculty, staff, and students of the applying school or institution and do not extend to relatives or associates.
• Submission of Application Documents
  Applications must be submitted via an official document to the Library, accompanied by the following attachments:
• Application Form (Attachment 2)
• Personal Information Authorization Agreement Statement (Attachment 3)
• Submission of Applicant Data
  Upon approval of the application by the Library, the designated contact person must compile applicant information and complete the reader information file in the format provided by the Library (Attachment 4). The completed file should be sent via email to ecard@nlpi.edu.tw.
• Note 1: Files containing errors or incorrect formats will be returned for correction.
• Note 2: If applications are submitted in batches, each batch requires a separate official document.
• Processing and Notification
  After receiving and processing the submitted data, the Library will notify the designated contact person via email. The contact person is responsible for informing all applicants. Applicants may access the Library’s extensive digital resources using their account (ID card number) and password. The default password consists of the first letter of the ID card number (uppercase) followed by the applicant’s birth date in the format YYYYMMDD (8 digits), totaling 9 characters.
• Note: To access physical library collections, applicants must visit the main library or any branch in person with their original ID card or driver’s license. For children under 12, a parent or legal guardian must present identification documents and the household registration booklet to apply for a physical library card on their behalf.
• Accessing Electronic Resources
  To use the Library’s e-books, applicants should visit the e-book service platform and select “Member Login,” entering their library card account number and password. No additional registration is required. For inquiries related to e-book usage, contact the Library’s Digital Consultation Hotline at 04-22625100, extension 123.
• Contact Information for Inquiries
  For questions regarding collective digital library card applications, please contact the Reader Services Section of the Library:
• Ms. Hsu Chiung-Hui, Section Chief (04-22625100, extension 1101)
• Mr. Chu Yun-Chen (04-22625100, extension 1117)