Bulletin Number Four 1983

Support Facilities and Services In the University, support facilities and services such as libraries, the Computer Services Centre and the University Instructional Media Services also play an important role in the teaching and learning processes. Library Facilities The University Library System comprises the main library and four branch libraries: Elisabeth Luce Moore Library of Chung Chi College, Ch'ien Mu Library of New Asia College, Wu Chung Library of United College, and Li Ping Medical Library (which will be housed in the teaching hospital). The libraries on campus have a seating capacity of over 1,500. The System's holdings total over 770,000 volumes of books (over 390,000 volumes in oriental languages and 380,000 volumes in western languages) and 6,000 journals and periodicals (over 1,500 in oriental languages and 4,600 in western languages). Being one of the most modern academic libraries in East Asia，the System also provides microfilm facilities, audiovisual services and information retrieval service. Computer Services Centre To assist members of the University in their learning, teaching and research, the University has established a Computer Services Centre, which provides not only hardware and software, but also consultative services for users. University Instructional Media Services The main function of the University Instructional Media services is to assist in the production of audio-visual materials. In conjunction with the Instructional Development Office, the Unit has built up a library of reference books and journals on university teaching methods and instructional materials. 47