A total of 272 new issues (234 titles) arrived at the Library in August! From popular topics such as exotic pets and animal conservation, the cultural phenomenon surrounding the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion (EVA), Japanese timber construction and sustainable forestry wisdom, to 41-year-old LeBron James taking on a new peak in his career, this month’s new arrivals cover science, the humanities, architecture, and sports. Come to the Periodicals Area on the third floor of the Library and discover the fascinating world featured in the latest issues!
1. August Arrivals and 2026 Periodical Lists
- August arrivals list.
- 2026 current Chinese- and foreign-language periodicals by department (including complimentary issues).
- More periodical lists.
- For periodical subject references, please see “Periodical Subject Resources.”
2. August Arrivals — Library Staff’s Personal Picks
1. The Monthly of Science, Issue No. 680 (August 2026)
Have you ever seen unusual animals being kept as pets in pet stores, parks, or on social media? Is this actually good for the animals?
With the theme “Should We Keep Every Kind of Animal as a Pet?”, this issue explores the growing popularity of exotic pets, animal welfare, and ecological impacts, inviting readers to reconsider the relationship between humans and animals.
P.S. Issue No. 681 (September 2026) has also arrived! It takes an in-depth look at weight-loss injections, exploring the double-edged nature of metabolic regulation and related issues that call for thoughtful consideration.
(The Monthly of Science Official Website — Table of Contents)
2. INK: Literary & Lifestyle Magazine, Issue No. 276 (August 2026)
The year 2026 marks not only the 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion (EVA), but also the year in which the official team formally announced preliminary plans in February for the production of a completely new series.
Even if you have never watched EVA, you have probably heard its powerful and iconic theme songs. And even if you have never heard the music, you have almost certainly seen EVA’s highly recognizable title and subtitle typography. If none of these are familiar to you, then this issue of INK is the perfect opportunity to get to know EVA.
This issue features a conversation between Dr. Chou Wen-Peng, who holds a doctorate in literature, and Kuchang, a veteran collector and curator of Evangelion Collection 2.0. Through in-depth textual analysis and meticulous research and collecting, the conversation takes readers back to the profound cultural and psychological impact that has unfolded over three decades.
Discover how writers who love EVA deconstruct and interpret the series, and how people can build connections with others in a world that can never be fully “completed.”
“The person we truly need to say goodbye to is not EVA, but the self who has always needed EVA.”
This issue also features a column introducing Christopher Nolan’s latest epic film, The Odyssey, exploring how the director deconstructs the story from an anti-war perspective and “retells this ancient story for our modern world.”
(INK Reading Website)
♦ Also featured: A Guide to the Viewing Order of Neon Genesis Evangelion
3. Fangzhu Academy Magazine, Issue No. 134 (August 2026)
Ever wondered why the timber structures of ancient Japanese temples have been preserved so well? Is it because they can survive for a thousand years, or because they were “designed from the beginning with the expectation that they would eventually deteriorate”?
This issue features two fascinating articles by Li Hao-Lun, a Japanese forestry worker and logger, introducing readers to “the capacity of a system to continuously renew itself” and exploring how to “build a sustainable forest system for a continuous supply of materials from the opposite direction.”
♦ Further reading: Japanese Forestry Worker and Logger on Facebook; From Forests to Beams and Columns: What Is Truly Remarkable About Japanese Timber Construction Is Not Its “Age”; Library Periodical Subject Resources — Periodicals on Animal and Plant Husbandry and Conservation
4. XXL: NBA Magazine, Issue No. 372 (August 2026)
LeBron James. Yes, LeBron James. At 41, the King made headlines by announcing his move to the Philadelphia 76ers.
It was not about the money. His two-year salary is only US$8 million, representing a voluntary US$48.75 million pay cut and setting the largest pay reduction in NBA history. Instead, the move reflects his enduring love for basketball.
After playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Los Angeles Lakers, can James win his fifth NBA championship with the fourth team of his career—the Philadelphia 76ers, who have gone 43 years without a championship?
“People say that Michael Jordan is the highest mountain and LeBron James is the longest river, but neither has ever been satisfied with that. Jordan came out of retirement twice, while James has now decided to continue his career, attempting once again to climb that mountain.”
More exciting new arrivals await you in the Periodicals Area on the third floor of the Library.
3. Using Periodicals
Language-Learning Periodicals
- Borrowing CDs accompanying language-learning periodicals: Please visit the Periodical Service Desk on the third floor. Service hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–11:30 and 13:30–16:30.
- Language-learning periodicals are for in-library use only and cannot be borrowed.
- For language-related magazines, please see the “Language Learning Magazines” list.
- Periodical borrowing procedures: Borrowing begins at the 1st-floor Circulation Desk 30 minutes before the Library closes each day. Borrowed periodicals must be returned within two hours after the Library opens the following day. A late-return fine of NT$5 per hour will be charged. Faculty, staff, and graduate students may borrow a maximum of 5 issues at a time, while undergraduate students may borrow a maximum of 2 issues at a time.
- Off-campus access to the Library’s electronic resources: Please log in to the Electronic Resources Integrated Search System first:
https://www.libdb.yuntech.edu.tw/login
AEB Electronic Magazine Platforms
(1) AEB Electronic Magazine Publishing Service Platform — Walking Library Electronic Magazines (TAEBDC)
https://portal.eread.com.tw/Transfer/SConductor.aspx
(2) Selected Foreign-Language Magazine Platform (TAEBDC)
https://reurl.cc/pp20yr
(3) AEB Walking Library Electronic Periodicals Integrated Portal
https://portal.eread.com.tw/yuntech
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