Database Quiz Events – Win Prizes! (Updated:Oct. 28)
Dear Faculty and Students,
Several database providers are currently hosting quiz events with prizes to encourage the use of electronic resources. These events are hosted by the official providers. Although the event websites are external, they are official and not scam sites, so please feel free to participate. The databases involved include those subscribed by our university and those funded by the government for all universities in Taiwan.
📌 Event Highlights:
- ✅ Both local and international participants are eligible, and winners will receive prizes.
- ✅ Websites are primarily in Chinese; we appreciate your understanding.
- ✅ Databases use IP authentication. Please ensure that you are connected to the university’s campus network to participate in the event.
- - For mobile devices, connect to Ming Chi WiFi [Instructions].
- - For off-campus connections, use Ming Chi VPN [Instructions].
- ✅ For event details and participation links, please refer to the attached list.
|
Database |
Event URL |
Deadline |
Prizes |
|
New York Times |
Oct. 31 |
Electric toothbrush, etc. |
|
|
Walking Library |
Nov. 9 |
7-11 gift vouchers, etc. |
|
|
Taylor & Francis |
Nov. 15 |
BooksPad e-Reader, etc. |
|
|
IEL (IEEE Xplore) |
Nov. 15 |
iPad mini 7, etc. |
|
|
ACS |
Nov. 21 |
Taiwan-exclusive gifts |
|
|
Emerald eJournal |
Nov. 28 |
Nintendo Switch 2, etc. |
|
|
UDN ebook |
Dec. 15 |
Nintendo Switch 2, etc. |
|
|
CWK Knowledge Base |
Dec. 15 |
AirPods 4, etc. |
|
|
Airiti Library |
Dec. 31 |
Nespresso capsule coffee machine, etc. |
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Ms. Ke, Wen-Chi at the library. Contact phone: 02-2908-9899 #2282, email: hawkeye@mail.mcut.edu.tw.
Sincerely,
Library Division of Reference and Circulation





