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FJCU Public access to libraries 2023

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As a link to a world of resources, FJCU’s libraries are equipped with a rich and diverse collection of materials. It is an educational hub that offers in person support and hosts workshops and events periodically. FJCU has three libraries: Fahy Library, Kungpo Library, and the Cardinal Shan Library. In addition to aiding the teaching, research, and academic development of teachers and students, these libraries also provide temporary library cards for free to the general public in exchange for personal IDs, which are returned afterwards. After obtaining these cards, visitors may swipe in and read from the libraries’ collection of publications. Alumni may use their alumni card to access the libraries’ collections. If they wish to borrow books, they must apply for a library card.

  1. Fahy Library has about 3,500 square meters in floor area. Its collection features books and periodicals on the subjects of social sciences, applied sciences, natural sciences, and other subjects such as religion, statistics, economics, law, society, business management, accounting, information, physics, chemistry, life sciences, mathematics, information engineering, electronic engineering, fashion, hospitality management, children and family, education, sports, food and nutrition, and more. Furthermore, its collection includes theses written by FJCU students as well as important documents and newspapers published since 1949.

  2. Kungpo Library has about 2,600 square meters in floor area. Its collection features books and periodicals on the subjects of humanities, mainly languages, literature, history, philosophy, library science, museology, landscape, design, communication, psychology, art, music, and more.

  3. Cardinal Shan Library has about 800 square meters in floor area. Its collection features books and periodicals on the subjects of medical research, mainly medicine, nursing, public health, psychotherapy, rehabilitation, and more.