National Taitung University Library and Information Center

The National Taitung University Library and Information Center (traditional Chinese: 國立臺東大學圖書資訊館; simplified Chinese: 国立台东大学图书资讯馆; pinyin: Guólì Táidōng Dàxué Túshū Zīxùn Guǎn) is the academic library of National Taitung University in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan.

National Taitung University Library and Information Center
國立臺東大學圖書資訊館
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22°44′08.9″N 121°04′03.8″E / 22.735806°N 121.067722°E / 22.735806; 121.067722
LocationTaitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan
Typeacademic library
Established8 December 2014
Other information
WebsiteOfficial website (in Chinese)

History

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The library was inaugurated on 8 December 2014 after being constructed with a cost of NT$460 million.[1]

Architecture

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The shape of the library resembles a pyramid with elements of mountains and ocean. Its roof is filled with grass. It has a total floor area of 13,000 m2 with 6,500 m2 reading area.[2]

Awards

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  • FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Award for Public Infrastructure Amenities (2019)[3]
  • Architizer.com one of the eight most special libraries in the world[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "New Taitung University Library and Information Center Opens Up New World of Knowledge for Students and Locals". Taitung County Government. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  2. ^ Strong, Matthew (18 July 2019). "Taitung University library in Taiwan celebrates international architecture award". Taiwan News. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  3. ^ a b Strong, Matthew. "Taitung University library in Taiwan celebrates international architecture award". Taiwan News. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
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