Library

The current combined collection of the library includes over 430,000 books, 1,600 periodicals, 1,600 audio/visual materials and 636 microfilm bases. Seventy-five percent of the book collection is in Chinese. Annual growth is approximately 27,000 volumes, with the collection focusing on management, applied language, information science and social science. In 1995, the Library introduced URICA Library On-line Public Access System to upgrade efficiency. Users now may access the library retrieval information, circulation and personal loan records through this system. As a member of the interlibrary cooperation in Taiwan, library users are able to reserve and borrow items from other libraries which are not available in the Ming Chuan University Library.

Computer Labs

Information Network Division was established to develop, set up and maintain computing resources, software systems, related training programs and communication facilities for teaching, administration and research, the division is additionally tasked with building up and maintaining the integrated intercampus and international network, and to develop computer-based intelligence systems.

The integrated intra-campus networks connect all the buildings in each campus by using a high-speed FDDI fiber network as backbones. High-speed T1 and T3 lines are used to link to the regional network and to connect the two campus networks, providing for telephone lines, video teleconferencing, distance education and data communication. The network reaches all departments, research offices, and administrative units. In addition to 24-hr. on-campus log-in, remote access is also available via multi-line terminal servers on both campuses.

Telecommunications Facilities

A closed-circuit TV system was installed at the college in 1986, providing audio-video programs in all classrooms. Currently, its technical capacity encompasses 20 TV channels linked to our campus-wide closed circuit TV system. Soon this system will be computerized to provide remote control video-on-demand. This system also serves as an electronic bulletin board and a part of the campus security system.

MCU has also established distance-learning classrooms. Through teaching exchange programs with various domestic and international universities, there are multiple course choices for students.

Language Labs

On Taipei and Taoyuan campuses we have a total of 9 interactive multi-media language labs, making it one of the largest such facilities in Southeast Asia. We also have an AV Resource Room which features a selection of audio and video tapes, and additional materials on digital database with necessary equipment for individual students to pursue further study using this material.

Professional Training Classrooms

To improve students' practical professional skills and knowledge, campus facilities include: Web-based Electronic Commerce Research Center, Strategy and Decision Research Center, Web-based Learning and Performance Support Laboratory, Network and Multimedia Laboratory, Intelligent Vision Computing Laboratory, Internet Software Technology and Systems Integration Laboratory, Electro-Optical Engineering Laboratory, Telecommunication Lab, Electronics Lab, Radio Broadcasting Station and production studio, TV Station and production studio, E-news production studio, MAC Computer Classrooms, Film Editing studio, Print Editing studio, 2-D and 3-D Design studios, Pilot Production Factory, Multi-media and Virtual production studio, Moot Court, Practice Travel Agency, Food Service Lab, Teaching Hotel, Teaching Coffee Shop/Restaurant, Chinese Culture Room, American Culture Room, Japanese Culture Room and two Arts Centers.