According to Yang, there are three ways to request books in an original language. One is the RPB service, which operates continuously. Once a week, the Bbliographic Data Department examines the list of available titles on the RPB, filters out overlaps, and places an order. Another way to determine which textbooks to acquire is through a demand survey conducted before each semester. The last way is to apply directly during the Foreign Language Book Fair, which is held once a year.
“These methods, especially the RPB service are very convenient ways for the library to acquire expensive original-language textbooks,” Yang added. “Nonetheless, not many undergraduate students are using the service. On average, 30 books are requested at a time, but most of requisitions are from graduates and professors. I hope more undergraduates will make good use of this system.”
By In-young Joung