About
Reader Services
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Guided Tour
Contact & Location
Hours & Access Requirements
About the MAIRC
Founded on January 31, 1994, the Mainland Affairs Information and Research Center (MAIRC) is a special library archiving publications on Mainland China and cross-Strait relations. The center provides reference materials for MAC administration, and is open to the public for academic research and study use on cross-Strait issues.
Collections
The MAIRC collections include over 25,000 books; over 100 titles of domestic and international periodicals; and online databases of E-books, news, journals, almanacs, laws and regulations, etc. The materials are acquired through purchase from and exchange with domestic and foreign libraries, government agencies, think tanks, and academic institutions.
Library Partnership
The library is a member of Library Association of the Republic of China, National Bibliographic Information Network (NBINet), Interlibrary Cooperation Association, and Taiwan OCLC Governing Members Consortium.
Circulation & Interlibrary Loan Services
Non-MAC readers may read on-site.
MAC readers may read on-site; check out materials; or request photocopies, loans, printed, and digital materials from partner libraries.
Reference Services
Queries regarding reference resources can be made in person or via telephone, email, or mail.
New Arrivals Notice
A list of new arrivals is announced monthly on the MAIRC website.
MAC Publication Requests
Digital MAC publication can be downloaded for free from the MAC website.
Printed MAC publication can be purchased from the Government Publications Bookstore.
Self-service Copy (Printing & Photocopy)
Reference materials can be printed (with on-site payment) or photocopied (with a copy card). Copy cards can be purchased or borrowed from the service desk.
Readers should comply with copyright rules when making self-service copies. Copies must be made following fair-use principles, and only be used for personal instead of commercial purposes.
Reading Area:12 seats
OPAC & Digital Corner: OPAC computers, printers, copy machine, etc.
The MAIRC offers guided tours for institutions and organizations. Please contact us in advance for arrangement.
Email:maclib@mac.gov.tw
Tel:886-2-2397-5589 ext.2046
Address:18.F, No. 2-2, Sec. 1, Jinan Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Opening Hours:Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 (Closed on national holidays)
Access Requirements:Individuals aged 18 and above are eligible for access. Readers may apply for an entry pass from the reception desk on the 1st floor for entering the center.