Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Library Access
Operating Hours
Khon Kaen University Library offers reading spaces daily (except public holidays):
– Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
– Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
24-Hour Reading Area
The 24-hour reading area opens two weeks prior to the examination period. Please follow updates on the library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KKULib
Library Access
Students: Use your student card or virtual student card (KKU Virtual Card) from reg.kku.ac.th.
KKU Staff: Use your staff card issued by Khon Kaen University.
General Public: Use your national ID card for identification.
Access for the General Public
You can request entry at the library entrance counter.
- **Non-Borrowing Membership** (Temporary Walk-in Membership): You can use the reading areas by paying a service fee (20 THB/day, 120 THB for 3 months, or 400 THB/year).
- **Borrowing Membership**: This allows you to borrow up to 7 items for 15 days, with a late fee of 5 THB/item/day. The membership is free, valid for 2 years, but requires a 2,500 THB deposit.
Contact: Show your national ID card at the library entrance for membership registration or visit https://library.kku.ac.th/1227 for more details
Access for KKU Alumni
Alumni can apply for membership at the library entrance.
- **Non-Borrowing Membership**: Free (for reading space access only).
- **Borrowing Membership**: Alumni can borrow up to 7 items for 15 days, with a late fee of 5 THB/item/day, and the membership is free for 2 years, but requires a 2,500 THB deposit.
More details: https://library.kku.ac.th/1227
Borrow-Return-Renew
Borrowing Rights
- Lecturer, Staff, Students, and KKU Demonstration School Students**: You may borrow up to 50 items for 30 days. Renewals are unlimited unless an item is on hold. Use your KKU card to borrow, with a late fee of 5 THB/item/day.
- Borrowing Members: You can borrow up to 7 items for 15 days. Renewals are unlimited unless an item is on hold. The late fee is 5 THB/item/day.
Late Fees
- Books: 5 THB/item/day.
- Electronic Devices: 50 THB/item/day (must be used in the library only).
- Non-electronic Devices: 20 THB/item/day (must be used in the library only).
Device Borrowing
Lecturer, staff, and students can borrow devices such as iPads or non-electronic devices (e.g., power strips) for one day (return before the library closes). Contact the borrowing desk on the 2nd floor of the Information Center building. Late fees: 50 THB/day for electronic devices, 20 THB/day for non-electronic devices.
Renewing Books
Users can check borrowing status, fines, and renew online by following these steps:
- Visit: http://opac.kku.ac.th/Member/Login.aspx
- Click the **KKU Single Sign-On (SSO)** button.
- After logging in, check your borrowing status, fines, and renew items (except for those on hold).
- If needed, contact the library via Facebook Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/KKULib
Library Book Delivery (CDS; Campus Delivery Service)
To borrow books from faculty libraries, use the
- One Search tool at https://library.kku.ac.th/
- Items available for borrowing will display the “Document delivery between faculty” option.
- Fill out the Interlibrary Loan Request form. For postal services, fees will apply (details: https://library.kku.ac.th/468/ ). More CDS service information: https://library.kku.ac.th/3820/
Book Return
Books can be returned at any KKU library or the **Book Drop**. Postal returns are accepted based on the postage date.
Postal Return Address
Mrs. Yupa Duangpim (Book Return)
Library, Khon Kaen University (Central Library)
123 Khon Kaen University, Mittraphap Road
Nai Mueang, Mueang, Khon Kaen, 40002
Phone: 093-5922556
Overdue Books and Fines
If a book is overdue and incurs a fine, you will not be able to renew it online. The steps are as follows:
- Return the book and pay the fine at the Central Library or the respective faculty library where the book was borrowed.
- If you are out of town, you can return the book by mail (the library will consider the postage date as the return date).
- Pay the fine online (the system will calculate the fine only after the book has been returned).
Once the fine is paid, you will be able to borrow books again.
Fine Payment
Users can pay fines online, but this applies only to overdue fines for books that have already been returned and received by the library. Fines can be paid online via the following payment form: https://kku.world/payment.
Note: Fine status will be updated within 1 hour during working hours (before 4:30 PM). If the payment is made after 4:30 PM, the status will be updated on the next working day
Information Search
Searching for Physical Books, Research Papers, and Theses (Available in the Library)
To search for books in the library, use the Web OPAC system to find resources within Khon Kaen University libraries. This is suitable when you need to borrow books for reading. Visit the link: https://opac.kku.ac.th/main/index.aspx and search by keywords such as title or author. Once you find the book, click on the title to see which library, building, and floor it is located on, as well as its call number. Bring your student card to borrow the book from the library.
Searching for eJournals and eBooks from Various Databases
Search at https://kkudatabase.kku.ac.th Choose the desired database and search for full-text content from outside the KKU network using VPN. It is recommended to install the VPN program first and follow the setup guide at https://vpn-portal.kku.ac.th If you cannot access the full text, it means that the library does not subscribe to that resource. In such cases, you can submit an Interlibrary Loan Request (https://kku.world/interlibraryloan), which allows you to borrow resources from partner libraries and external libraries. If Khon Kaen University Library does not have the required material, submit your request here: https://kku.world/interlibraryloan (this service is available for KKU faculty, staff, and students).
Searching for Full-text KKU eTheses
For full-text KKU eTheses from 2015 onwards, search at https://kkuir.kku.ac.th/jspui For theses before 2015, search at https://www.thailis.or.th/tdc/
For accessing full-text documents from outside the KKU network, use the VPN service, and follow the setup guide at https://vpn-portal.kku.ac.th
Library Services
Mini Production House
Students, faculty, and staff can use the Mini Production House to create digital content for teaching and learning. Located on the 3rd floor, building 2 of the Central Library.
– Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
– Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Reserve a room via this link: https://kku.world/miniproduc2024
Chat GPT 4 Service
To use Chat GPT 4, fill out the form here: https://kku.world/chatgpt4 You will receive an automated email response and can visit room 3202 on the 2nd floor of the Information Center building during the scheduled time.
AI Clinic
The AI Clinic offers guidance on AI tools like SciSpace and ChatGPT. Request the service via https://kku.world/aiclinic
Group Study Rooms
Located on the 3rd floor of Building 1 and the 4th-6th floors of Building 2. Available for booking through https://room.kku.ac.th Students, faculty, and researchers can book up to 2 days in advance for a maximum of 3 hours.
Turnitin
Using Turnitin (For Students)
- Users can self-check their work by registering for Turnitin using only their KKU Mail. Instructions on how to use the system can be found at https://youtu.be/yxNFbD5zWi4 When entering the Class ID, use the one provided after completing the form.
- To request a Class ID, fill out the Turnitin consent form at http://bit.ly/turnitin-s (make sure to log in with your KKU Mail before filling out the form). The Class ID will be displayed immediately after submitting the form. Do not close the page after submitting; make sure to note down the Class ID shown on the final screen. For instructions on how to enroll in a class, visit https://kku.world/fwuuc
- The Class ID is valid for one month. If it has expired, fill out the form again to request a new Class ID (at http://bit.ly/turnitin-s remember to log in with KKU Mail before completing the form). Note: You can still download the Turnitin report from an expired class, but you will not be able to upload new submissions for checking. Learn more about using Turnitin through the instructional video at https://lib.kku.ac.th/launchpad-list.php?cat_id=86&c=990033
For Instructors
Instructors can request Turnitin access via https://kku.world/iqd1g
Membership Registration
- Borrowing Membership
1.1 Alumni and Retired KKU Staff: You can borrow up to 7 items for 15 days, with a late fee of 5 THB/item/day.
Fee: No membership fee is required, and the membership is valid for 2 years. However, a refundable deposit of 2,500 THB* is required.
1.2 General Public: You can borrow up to 7 items for 15 days, with a late fee of 5 THB/item/day.
Fee: The membership fee is 1,000 THB, with an additional refundable deposit of 2,500 THB*.
*The deposit will be refunded upon membership termination but may be deducted in case of damage to materials. If damages exceed the deposit amount, full compensation is required. The receipt is needed to claim the deposit refund. - Non-Borrowing Membership (Temporary Walk-In Membership)
2.1 Daily: 20 THB/day
2.2 Monthly: 120 THB for 3 months
2.3 Yearly: 400 THB/year
Required Documents: National ID card
Registration Location: You can register for membership at the library entrance counter or find more details at https://library.kku.ac.th/1227
Staying Updated with the Library
You can stay updated with the latest news from the library by visiting the library’s website at https://library.kku.ac.th/ or through the Central Library’s Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/KKULib You can also follow the LINE Official account @KKULib at https://page.line.me/kkulib
图书馆常见问题
图书馆使用服务
开放时间
孔敬大学图书馆每天开放供阅览。(法定节假日除外)
周一至周五:08:30 – 20:00
周六至周日:09:00 – 17:00
24小时阅览区开放
24小时阅览区将在考试前2周开放,详情请关注图书馆Facebook页面 https://www.facebook.com/KKULib
入馆方式
孔敬大学学生:请使用学生证或虚拟学生证 (KKU virtual card) 从网站 reg.kku.ac.th 来使用服务。
孔敬大学教职工:请使用由孔敬大学颁发的教职工卡。
外部人员:请使用身份证进行身份验证。
外部人员使用图书馆服务
如需使用图书馆服务,请联系图书馆服务柜台。
- 非借阅会员(临时会员,Walk-in):可进入阅览区域,需支付服务费(每日20泰铢,三个月120泰铢,全年400泰铢)。
- 借阅会员:可进入阅览区并借阅书籍,最多可借7本书,借期为15天。逾期罚款为每本每天5泰铢。无需支付图书馆会员费用,会员有效期为2年,但需支付2,500泰铢押金。
联系方式:请携带身份证前往图书馆服务柜台或查看会员注册的更多详情:https://library.kku.ac.th/1227。
孔敬大学校友使用图书馆服务
如需使用图书馆服务,请联系图书馆服务柜台进行校友会员注册。
- 非借阅会员:无需支付费用(可进入阅览区)。
- 借阅会员:可进入阅览区域并借阅书籍,最多可借7本书,借期为15天。逾期罚款为每本每天5泰铢。无需支付图书馆会员费用,会员有效期为2年,但需支付2,500泰铢押金。
- 查看更多注册详情:请访问 https://library.kku.ac.th/1227
借还与续借 (Borrow-Return-Renew)
用户的权利
1.教职工、学生、均可借孔敬大学的中心图书馆及各学院图书馆的资源。最多可借50项,借期为30天。用户可通过在线系统自行续借(Renew),续借次数不受限,除非该书已被他人预订(Hold)并使用图书馆会员卡,例如学生证或人员身份证等借阅者外,逾期罚款为每本书5泰铢。
2.图书馆外部会员最多可借7项,借期为15天。逾期罚款为每本书5泰铢。外部会员可通过提交借用户续借申请表(在线表单)申请续借,续借次数不受限,除非该书已被他人预订(Hold)。
3.图书资源逾期罚款:
3.1 书籍:5泰铢/天/项
3.2 电子设备:50泰铢/天/项(仅限馆内借)
3.3 非电子设备:20泰铢/天/项(仅限馆内借)
借用设备或非电子设备
孔敬大学的教职工和学生可以借用其他设备,例如平板电脑 (iPad)或非电子设备如插座。使用范围仅限图书馆内与期限为1天(需在图书馆关闭前还)。可在中心信息楼2层的借还柜台办理。(电子设备逾期罚款为50泰铢/天,非电子设备逾期罚款为20泰铢/天。
续借书籍 (Renew)
用户可以通过图书馆的会员系统自行查看借阅记录、查看罚款信息或在线续借(Renew)。请按照一下步骤:
- 下 URL:http://opac.kku.ac.th/Member/Login.aspx
- 点击 KKU Single Sign On (SSO) 登录会员系统(适用于孔敬大学教职工和学生)。
- 进入会员系统后,可查看借阅记录、查看罚款信息及续借书籍(除非该书已被他人预约,如果有预约或已超过还逾期,需将书籍还至柜台)。
4.如有问题,请通过Facebook页面:http://www.facebook.com/KKULib 抱您的姓名。
在孔敬大学内部各图书馆之间借书籍(CDS),并通过邮寄方式发送。
在孔敬大学内部图书馆之间借书籍,请按照以下步骤:
1、在 library.kku.ac.th 网站的 One Search 菜单中输入您想要搜索的单词。
2、点击 “访问选项” Document delivery between faculty,将找到可以借阅的书籍列表。
3、填写孔敬大学图书馆之间的借书表格。如通过邮寄,将根据费率收取额外费用(Fast DD Services)更多信息:https://library.kku.ac.th/468/。
4、更多信息:https://library.kku.ac.th/3820/
还书籍规则
用户可在孔敬大学中心图书馆、孔敬大学所图书馆借书前台(关门前30分钟还书)、在 Book Drop 或在中心信息2层借还书籍战(图书馆管理员在周一至周五进行收,法定节假日除外)
邮寄方式还书籍
用户可以邮寄方式还书籍,图书馆管理员将根据邮戳日期计算还书。
地址:
Yupha Duangpim (Return)
Khon Kaen University Library
123 Mittapap Rd., Nai-Muang, Muang District, Khon Kaen 40002,Thailand.
Tel.093-5922556
注意:寄还前请写上用户名称、电话号码和电子邮件。如迟还书籍,图书馆管理员将能通过网站通知罚款。
迟还书籍被罚款
如在指定时间后迟还书籍,需要支付罚款。因此无法在网站再次借阅。请按照以下步骤:
1、请在中心图书馆或您借来的学院图书馆还书后支付罚款。
2、如您在外地,可以邮寄方式还书。(图书馆管理员将根据邮戳日期计算还书籍。)
3、在网站支付罚款(还书后,系统将为您计算罚款。)
4、支付罚款后可以再次借书籍。
支付罚款
用户可以通过在网站罚款支付表单进行支付: https://kku.world/payment 只限于归还并图书馆已收到的逾期书的罚款。
注意:请在营时间结束前1小时(16.30之前)查询支付状态。
图书馆服务
Mini Production House 室服务
为了向孔敬大学的学生和教职工提供服务,目前已在中心图书馆 2 楼 3 层使用Mini Production House 室进行媒体的制作,现有两间 Mini Production House 室供使用。
服务日期和时间:
周一至周五:上午09.00至20.00 (上午09.00至12.00/中午12.00至15.00/下午15.00至18.00)
周末:上午9点至晚上5点(上午09.00至12.00/中午12.00至15.00/下午15.00至17.00)
在 appsheet 网址 https://kku.world/miniproduc2024 คู่มือการใช้งานห้องประชุม Mini Production House (user) ,使用者可提前预定 Mini Production House 室。
Chat GPT 4 服务
如需使用或商量 Chat GPT,请按照以下步骤:
- 在网址:https://kku.world/chatgpt4 填写表格使用服务。
- 您将收到一封自动回复的电子邮件,确认预定,按照预定日期和时间前往中心图书馆 2 层 3202 室使用 Chat GPT 4 。
- Chat GPT 4 提供服务是使用者自己使用,否培训使用Chat GPT 4 。
AI Clinic 服务
AI Clinic 为研究和研究人员提供AI工具使用建议,帮助正确、高效地使用,如 SciSpace、ChatGPT、Detector AI 等。
在网址: https://kku.world/aiclinic 填写表格使用服务。
如何预定小组会议室?
小组会议室位于图书馆 1 楼 3 层,在网址:https://room.kku.ac.th 进行预定。
服务时间:
周一至周五:上午 09.00 至 20.00
周末:上午 09.00 至 17.00
小组会议室位于2 楼 4 至 6 层
服务时间:
周一至周五:上午09.00至20.00
周末:上午09.00至16.30
小组会议室权利和使用规则:
- 每天一次可使用服务 3 个小时,连续使用不超过两次。
- 本科生可至少 3 人以上使用服务会议室。
- 研究生位可单独使用 4 层的会议室。
如何预定小组会议室钥匙?
- 填写表格使用小组会议室。
- 工作时间:请您携带学生证前往中心信息 2 楼 3 至 6 层的 “联系询问” 前台领取钥匙。
- 非工作时间:学生可在中心信息楼 2 层 “信息为参考与研究服务” 前台领取卡片和钥匙 (时间:周一至周五 16:30 以后 ,周末 09:00-17:00)。
学院图书馆检索资源
- 书、研究报告和论文的检索
通过使用 Web OPAC 检索在孔敬大学图书馆中提供的实体资源。您可以通过以下链接访问系统: https://opac.kku.ac.th/main/index.aspx。使用关键词检索,如书名、作者名等。当找到所需书籍后,点击书名查看该书所在的图书馆、建筑、楼层及其索书号 (Call No.)。然后携带学生证到指定图书馆借阅。
- 电子期刊和电子书的检索
可以通过 https://kkudatabase.kku.ac.th/ 访问多个数据库来检索电子期刊和电子书。若在孔敬大学外部网络检索全文,请使用 VPN,相关指南可通过以下链接获取:https://vpn-portal.kku.ac.th/。如果未能获取全文,表示图书馆未订阅该资源。此时,您可以通过跨馆借阅服务向孔敬大学图书馆网络中的其他图书馆或外部图书馆请求借阅资源。提交申请的链接为:https://kku.world/interlibraryloan。该服务仅限于孔敬大学的教职工和学生。
- KKU电子论文 (KKU ethesis) 的全文检索
o 检索 2015年及以后的电子论文全文,请访问:https://kkuir.kku.ac.th/jspui。
o 检索 2015年以前的电子论文全文,请访问:https://www.thailis.or.th/tdc/。
同样,若在校外网络进行检索,需通过VPN访问,VPN设置指南可在此处找到:https://vpn-portal.kku.ac.th/。
Turnitin (查重系统)
使用 Turnitin 的方式 (学生)
1。用户可以自己查看于只用 kkumail 报名,可以按照查看步骤为:https://youtu.be/yxNFbD5zWi4 填写 Class ID 时,请输入通过表格填写获取的 Class ID。
2。用户可以通过填写此链接上的使用同意书来申请 Class ID: http://bit.ly/turnitin-s(请使用 kkumail 注册)。提交后将立即收到 Class ID,请勿关闭页面并记住最后页面显示的 Class ID。进入方式请按照以下链接: https://kku.world/fwuuc。
3。Class ID 有1个月的有效期。如果进入后发现 Class ID 已过期,请重新填写表单以获取新的 Class ID (为:http://bit.ly/turnitin-s 请用 kkumail 登录前填写) ** 备注 :用户还可以进去下载已过期Class 的查看结果,但不能为查看上载。用户可以看使用 Turnitin 方法的视频为:https://lib.kku.ac.th/launchpad-list.php?cat_id=86&c=990033
使用 Turnitin 的方式 (教师)
如教师需要用 Turnitin for Instructor 请为:https://kku.world/iqd1g 填写。
过滤 Turnitin 的查看
用户无法自行操作,需由导师签署并认证相关文件,以便由图书馆进行 Turnitin 查重结果的过滤处理。并将签署的文件提交中心信息三楼图书馆办公室,办理时间为周一至周五,08:30-16:30(法定节假日除外)。
会员注册
- 借阅会员
1.1 孔敬大学校友和退休教职工:可借阅7本书,借期15天,逾期罚款为每本每天5泰铢。
费用:无需支付图书馆会员费,会员有效期为2年,但需支付2,500泰铢押金。
1.2 公众:可借阅7本书,借期15天,逾期罚款为每本每天5泰铢。
费用:图书馆会员费1,000泰铢,押金2,500泰铢。
*押金将在会员资格终止时退还,若有损坏情况,押金可能会被扣除。如果损坏超过押金金额,需按损坏程度全额赔偿(凭收据申请退还押金)。
- 非借阅会员(临时会员,Walk-in)
2.1 每日20泰铢/天
2.2 每月120泰铢/3个月
2.3 每年400泰铢/年
会员注册所需材料:身份证
地点:请联系图书馆服务柜台会员注册,或访问以下链接查看更多详细:https://library.kku.ac.th/1227
关注图书馆的信息
您可以通过图书馆网站:https://library.kku.ac.th/ 或通过Facebook页面:http://www.facebook.com/KKULib 或 LINE Official @KKULib:https://page.line.me/kkulib
翻译家
นางสาวสุชานาถ คำภูแสน , นางสาวชนิกา ทองซ้วน , นางสาวเซียร่า บินอีตำ , นางสาวอิสริยา พัตรา ,
นางสาวณัฐณิชา อันทะเกต , นางสาวพิมพ์ชนก สังข์จันทร์ นักศึกษาคณะมนุษยศาสตร์และสังคมศาสตร์ สาขาวิชาภาษาตะวันออก เอกวิชาภาษาจีน มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น ปีการศึกษา 2567
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