October 16, 2023 Update: We have received a notification from the manufacturer informing us that the trial period for LoveToListen FM has been rescheduled from November 15 to October 31. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly request your understanding.

Dear students and faculty,

We would like to provide you with information regarding a trial database in Chinese, and we invite all members of our school community to participate. Please see the details below.

• Database Name: ListenBook FM
• Trial URL: https://portal.eread.com.tw/ibo_mcut
• Trial Period: From Sep. 18, 2023 until Oct. 31, 2023
• Access Requirements:
  • This database utilizes IP authentication, eliminating the need for usernames and passwords. However, access is restricted to MCUT IP addresses, including connections within the campus via wired network, MCUT Wi-Fi on campus, and connections via MCUT VPN from off-campus locations. For additional network details, please refer to Internet on campus.
  • Limited to a maximum of 5 concurrent users.
• Interface and Content: ListenBook FM's interface and content are entirely in Chinese, with no provision for an English interface, and the available content for listening is exclusively in Chinese without English translations.
• Description:
  • ListenBook FM, founded by the well-known singer and former Yahoo Taiwan CEO, Mr. Lee Chien-Fu, in 2014, offers a unique approach to reading in the digital age. It fills the gaps created by fragmented time in the 3C era by allowing individuals to acquire knowledge, entertainment, and various forms of information through "listening." ListenBook FM encourages you to open your ears, free your eyes, and experience a new reading mode that connects imagination through auditory content. Since its establishment, it has amassed a vast collection of audio content from Taiwan's celebrities and experts, making it Taiwan's premier platform for audio content. Start your listening journey with ListenBook FM and share Taiwan's exceptional voices to enrich your daily activities!
  • Features:
    • Offers the largest collection of audio content from celebrities and experts, preserving Taiwan's rich auditory culture.
    • The platform is available on both the mobile app and website, offering a user-friendly experience.
    • Diverse channel categories that comprehensively cover knowledge needs – listen to what interests you!
    • Accessible on mobile phones, tablets, and computers, allowing you to listen anytime and anywhere.
    • Easy one-click sharing of audio knowledge content for uninterrupted sharing.

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