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Nationwide Document Delivery Service

Nationwide Document Delivery Service (NDDS)

I. Service Description

To enhance resource sharing among libraries, we provide nationwide library cooperation for document copying and book lending.

II. Application Steps

※ Eligible Users: Limited to currently enrolled students faculty and staff of NSYSU.

申請流程圖

Step 1. Confirm the Item is Unavailable in Our Library

Check the library’s catalog in advance to confirm that the item is not available in our library.

Step 2. Account Application

For first-time users, please follow the instructions below to register for an account：
Go to 「National Document Delivery Service」→ For users → Create an account → Fill out the form. (Please remember your password and provide a valid email address.) → Submit.
Note: Account applications require approval from the library. Once your application is approved, you will receive a notification email from the system. You can only activate your account after it has been approved.

Step 3. Search the union catalog

Search the union catalog for the requested resources and identify the library to which you can submit your request.

Step 4. Submit Online Application

If the reader knows the library holds the required materials, they may follow the instructions below and apply:
Go to 「National Document Delivery Service」→ Log in to "Reader's account" → "Blank Request Form," select "Photocopy" or "Book Loan" as needed → Fill in all the required information → Apply.

Step 5. Check Your Application Status

After submitting your application, you can check its status online at any time.
Login 「National Document Delivery Service」→ Check the status of the request under the "User" section → View or inquire about the status of the application.
NDDS System User Guide: Reader's User Manual (PDF).

III. Pickup and Payment Methods

  • Pickup Location: Please pick up and make payments at the circulation service counter on the third floor of our library.
  • Billing Method:
Applicant Photocopies Books
The 8 Collaborating Schools Charges by the other library. Charges by the other library + return postage.
Schools Not In Collaboration Charges by the other library + a processing fee of NT$ 5 per item by our library. Charges by the other library + return postage + a processing fee of NT$ 5 per item by our library.

※ For the charging methods of each library, please refer to the Charged Fee and Notices of photocopy or book.

※ Application assistance during the library relocation period (Effective from January 8, 2024):

Application Matters Application Fee Subsidy Remarks
Book borrowing or copying requests are not affected by library relocation. NT$ 50 per item  
Book borrowing or copying requests are affected by library relocation. Full Please add the original book barcode or journal location in the remarks column of the application form.


 

★ NDDS Eight Schools Rapid Interlibrary Cooperation

To shorten waiting times, we recommend prioritizing applications to eight partner schools:

  • Partner Schools: National Cheng Kung University (including NCKU Medical Library), National Chung Cheng University, National Chung Hsing University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Chengchi University, Kaohsiung Medical University, and National Kaohsiung University.
  • Processing Time: It is generally completed within 3 working days.

IV. Notices and Contact Information

  1. Please comply with the relevant intellectual property laws when using library resources. For details, refer to the Intellectual Property Office website.
  2. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!
  • 📞 Contact Unit: Intelligent Operations Division of the Library and Information Services
  • ☎️ On-campus extension: 2456, 2423
  • ✉️ E-mail: ariel@mail.nsysu.edu.tw