Our library provides secondary school students with over 100 thematic databases, including resources for inquiry-based research, magazines, newspapers, films, music, language learning, and e-books. These resources serve as vital tools for academic research and project-based learning, while also offering opportunities for extracurricular reading, knowledge expansion, and leisure. By helping students steadily build their skills throughout their educational journey, we strive to be their best partner in learning.
Exclusive for Our Readers ► [Online Databases]
EDS OpenAccess Resource Portal
This platform offers a comprehensive search solution for open-access data, enabling readers to easily locate accurate and credible resources. Featuring an intelligent search function that anticipates user needs, the portal ensures fast and precise access to essential content. The extensive collection includes over 20,000 full-text Open Access e-journals, 10,000 full-text e-books, and 42,000 Open Educational Resources (OER) and digital textbooks. Key features include precision retrieval with relevance ranking, one-click access to full texts, and a user-research-oriented interface. The platform also supports mobile app integration and multi-platform synchronization, providing readers with a highly efficient way to utilize diverse open resources.
Journals Database (formerly CEPS Chinese Electronic Journals Service – HyRead Library)
The collection primarily features academic journals published in Taiwan, complemented by selected high-quality Chinese and English journals from the United States, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and other countries. It covers six major fields: humanities, basic and applied sciences, medicine and health, agricultural and biological sciences, engineering, and social sciences.
United Knowledge Database – Original Newspaper Archive (United Daily News, Economic Daily News, HaoDu Weekly)
Provides digitized editions of the latest United Daily News and Economic Daily News (updated daily at 6 a.m.), as well as HaoDu Weekly (updated every Monday). Users can browse and search both current and past issues, including full-page newspapers and summaries. Content covers national and local news, charts, and advertisements. HaoDu Weekly is specially designed for young readers, focusing on reading and writing skills.
KONO for Libraries: Featured Magazine Database
This database features at least 200 popular publications from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea, covering a wide range of topics with titles such as Global Views Monthly, Business Weekly, Today Weekly, iPhone Secret King, ELLE, VOGUE, CNN Interactive English, and Common Health Magazine. The platform provides access to both current and back issues, offering convenient features such as full-text downloads, offline reading, and keyword searching. To access the service, please log in using your National Library of Public Information (NLPI) account (National ID number) and password. For mobile users, the "Kono Libraries" app is available for download to enhance your reading experience.
AEB Walking Library E-Journal
The AEB Walking Library E-Journal features popular publications including Wealth Invest Weekly, Let's Talk in English (10-person edition), Studio Classroom (10-person edition), Global Views Monthly, CommonWealth Magazine, Business Weekly, Scientific American, Trade Insight Biweekly, Smart Auto, Reader's Digest, and Cooking Taiwan. All titles provide the latest issues with full original content and are searchable for easy access.
Commonwealth Magazine Group Knowledge Base
This knowledge base includes content from CommonWealth Magazine, CommonHealth Magazine, Cheers, and CommonWealth Parenting since their inception, as well as a total of seven collections, including Special Editions Knowledge Base, CommonWealth English, and CommonWealth Research Center. The content spans finance, management, education, health, workplace, and digital technology.
Foreign Magazines Online
Access 18 popular magazines, including Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveler, Dwell, Food Network Magazine, Forbes, Great Walks, Harper's Bazaar, Harvard Business Review, Living Etc, National Geographic, Newsweek, PCWorld, ProPhoto, Reader's Digest, Science Illustrated, TIME, Wallpaper, Yachts International, Cruising World, and Home & Decor. Topics cover business, technology, travel and dining, design, and more.
E-Book Online Service
Our platform primarily offers traditional Chinese e-books, now featuring over 50,000 titles and 490,000 volumes. It supports online reading on multiple devices, including PCs, laptops, and iOS or Android mobile devices, providing 24/7 access so users can easily access digital resources anytime, anywhere.
SunnyAudios Library – ShangYi Education Audio Cloud
SunnyAudios Library offers 125 audio titles, including audiobooks and courses. Carefully selected classics, bestsellers, and various courses are transformed into audiobooks, courses, and dramatized audio content. Topics cover literary classics, cultural aesthetics, philosophical reflections, interpersonal skills, personal growth, and professional development. Users can enjoy reading and learning effortlessly through listening.
EZ Movie – Digital Public Screening Platform
EZ Movie offers approximately 150 films, including mainstream movies and educational videos. Users can intuitively browse and enjoy a variety of public-screening digital content online, featuring titles from major distributors such as Disney, Sony, WB, MARVEL, and PIXAR. The collection covers themes including gender equality, family and parenting, environmental conservation, human rights and law, career development, and life education.
Classroom Theater – Shared Film Platform
Classroom Theater offers over 400 legally licensed films with educational value, covering diverse themes such as gender, life education, human rights, and special education. Readers can enjoy high-quality audiovisual content anytime, anywhere, on their smartphone, tablet, or computer, with new films added every month.
Painting Memory Method Full-Brain Speed Learning Database
This database offers language learning modules in multiple languages, enabling users to prepare for language proficiency exams using the Painting Memory Method. Available modules include: Full-Brain Speed Korean Beginner Test, Full-Brain Speed Vietnamese Beginner Test, Full-Brain Speed English Intermediate Test, Advanced Selected Courses in Taiwanese, and Selected Courses in Taiwanese Sign Language.
Studio Classroom – Video Learning Archive
Aligned with the broadcast and publication schedules of Let's Talk in English and Studio Classroom TV programs and magazines, the channels are updated daily. Users can explore a variety of themed channels, including On The Go, Festival English, East-West Culture, Travel Picks, and Everyday English.
AMC GEPT Online Test System
The GEPT exam questions, compiled from the AMC Air Magic English GEPT Database, cover three levels: Elementary, Intermediate, and Upper-Intermediate, and offer realistic practice tests.
AMC English – NEW TOEIC Test System
The NEW TOEIC test database produced by AMC English includes two levels: New TOEIC and TOEIC Plus, offering realistic practice tests.
Easy Test – IELTS Simulation Platform
This platform is specifically designed for the IELTS Academic module and offers five full-length practice tests. Learners can efficiently familiarize themselves with all question types, covering the four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing.
Easy Test – iBT TOEFL Simulation Platform
This test system simulates the official iBT TOEFL exam, including its question formats and question banks. It offers five full-length practice tests covering Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. The system features an exam-style countdown timer, allowing learners to manage their answering pace. After completing a test, learners can view detailed result analyses and review weaker areas using the provided answers and Chinese translations.
Easy Test – JLPT Online Simulation Platform
This online test platform simulates the new Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). It offers practice from N1 to N5 levels, each including three full mock tests and unit exercises. After completing a test, users can view their scores and review weaker areas using the answer keys and Chinese translations.
Easy Test – TOEIC Bridge Simulation Platform
This platform simulates the question types of the updated TOEIC Bridge test introduced in June 2019. It offers seven full-length practice tests and unit exercises. Users can select individual units for practice or complete full simulations, and the system can also support large-scale assessments. Features include bandwidth detection and the ability to resume unfinished tests, ensuring a smooth testing experience.
Easy Test Online Learning Platform – TOEIC Simulation
This platform simulates the new TOEIC test format introduced in March 2018. It offers eight full-length practice tests and unit exercises, featuring patented functions such as customizable questions and learning performance statistics. Users can select unit exercises or full simulations according to their needs, and the platform is also suitable for large-scale assessments.
Recommended Resources ► [Free Online E-Book Resources]
Education Cloud E-Book Service Platform
This platform is a digital reading service designed for teachers and students nationwide. It integrates six major e-book databases, featuring award-winning, best-selling, and age-appropriate titles for elementary and secondary school students. The platform supports the reading needs of schools and welcomes all interested teachers and students to access e-books online for free.