Name of the Library: Dadong Arts Library, KPL (Kaohsiung Public Library)
Parent Organisation: Bureau of Cultural Affairs, Kaohsiung City Government
Street Address: 161, Guangyuan Rd., Fengshan Dist., Kaohsiung City
Postal Address: 83057
Telephone : +886-7-7430011 #1147
(incl Country code)
Web Address: http://dadong.ksml.edu.tw/
Library Email: fengshan5@mail.ksml.edu.tw
Type of Library:Special Library
Population served: 23,468,748
Project Type:New Building
Size (square metres): 3696 m^2
Date of Completion: 22/4/2012
Architect: Yu-lin Chen Architect, Malone Chang Architect, de Architekten Cie
Description
About the Library
Dadong Arts Library was initially designed as a two-floor building of 800 “pings” (about 28467 square feet). After the city-county consolidation at the end of 2010, Mayor Chen Chu expanded this library to a three-floor building of 1118 “pings” (39782 square feet) in total as the first public “arts library” nationwide, in order to establish and enhance the education and the knowledge in aesthetics to further promote the artistic appreciation of the public. Through the elaborately constructed reading space and information platform, Dadong Arts Library is expected to become the center of artistic resource and provide reference service to the public in southern Taiwan.
Collections
The collections include materials in cultural art, music, architecture, sculpture, painting, calligraphy, photography, craft & metalwork, dance, drama, movie, and animation, 12 categories in total. The library purchases the world’s most classic and best-selling art books, journals, posters, publications by domestic and international arts centers, and audio-video materials, such as operas, musical and theatrical plays, and art archives and e-books. In addition, there are children’s arts books and picture books, especially set up for kids.
Architectural Esthetics Area
Many remarkable and classic public buildings in Kaohsiung with their unique architectural aesthetics make Kaohsiung the model for the other cities in Taiwan. With the generous donation and strong support from the Kaohsiung Architects Association, the “Architectural Esthetics Area” was established to help the city shape the new style of urban aesthetics, create an environmental sustainability, and develop a leading vision for urban fashion by introducing the contemporary architectures, landscapes and designs.
Multimedia Services
Comfortable spacious seats, five for music listening and ten for watching video, and infrared wireless headphones are available for the public to enjoy arts audio-video materials. Please go to “Audio Visual Room” and select desired disc, and then apply for the service with personal library card or ID card at the Information Desk on the second floor. On-site application is required and available seats are only for the date of application.
Digital Resources
- Featured arts E-books are available for online reading.
- Chinese and international arts databases are provided to the public for the inquiry and research use.
- Database Listing：International Encyclopedia of Dance, Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts, Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Grove Encyclopedia of Northern Renaissance Art, Grove Encyclopedia of Classical Art and Architecture, Grove Encyclopedia of American Art, Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art, The Continuum Companion to Twentieth Century Theatre, Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, PAR Performance Arts, Collection of Modern Art, Collection of Ancient Art, Artco Kids, Taiwan Architecture Magazine, Festivals in Taiwan: Taiwan Holiday Season and Folk Celebration, etc.)
WIFI Service
Wireless internet connection is accessible within the library for the public to bring with their mobile devices to surf the Internet. Please go to the Information Desk to make registration and obtain access account and password (valid for the date issued only).
Tour Guide Booking
We also provide tour guide service to help readers become acquainted with the library environment, and to learn how to use each service. Please feel free to make a reservation. Please download and fill the application form, and fax it to +886-7-7432233 or hand it to the Information Desk, your application will be processed.
WIFI Service
Wireless internet connection is accessible within the library for the public to bring with their mobile devices to surf the Internet. Please go to the Information Desk to make registration and obtain access account and password (valid for the date issued only).
Tour Guide Booking
We also provide tour guide service to help readers become acquainted with the library environment, and to learn how to use each service. Please feel free to make a reservation. Please download and fill the application form, and fax it to +886-7-7432233 or hand it to the Information Desk, your application will be processed.
Awards and Related Information
2012, First prize in Poster Session of Library Association of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
2012, Silver Award in the International Awards for Liveable Communities, Projects-Built category.
2012, Honorable Mention in Taiwan Architecture Award
2013, Government Service Quality Award
2013, awarded as Outstanding and Distinctive Library in National Public Library Performance Management Evaluation
2015, awarded as “The Top 10 Libraries You Must Visit in Taiwan”
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Digital Resources
Digital Archives of Art Posters
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