Is your bookshelf hiding stories you've promised to 'deal with later'?

Instead of letting them collect dust, give them a graceful goodbye. Decluttering isn't about throwing away, it is about understanding your present self and sharing resources with others. We invite you to look through your forgotten collections, bring fresh air back into your space, and offer your books a second life.

Let the stories that once guided you spark joy in another’s soul. In the act of letting go, you spread the scent of wisdom through the world. Come to the Library Second- hand book event—let the stories travel on.

Target participants
This event is limited to current TMU faculty, staff, and students

Dates

• Consignment Period:
  From now until Friday, September 4, 2026, during library opening hours.
  
  
• Sale Dates:
  September 14-18, 2026, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Locations
Taipei Medical University Libraries (Include Xinyi、Shuangho、Wanfang Hospital)

Method of participation

1. Sellers must first register their books for sale and bring them to ANY TMU Libraries by Friday, September 4, 2026.
2. During the sale, buyers can choose to purchase books on-site, and a list of books will be available online. 
3. Physical book delivery between TMU Library-Xinyi and TMU Library-SH is available: Apply before noon and confirm the books at the designated library the next day (if the book has been sold at the original sale location, the delivery will be cancelled).
4. Upon the sale of a consigned book, the Library will notify the consignor to collect the proceeds from the sale. If the consignor fails to collect the proceeds by the specified deadline, the entire amount will be donated to Taipei Medical University. If a consigned book remains unsold, the Library will notify the consignor to retrieve the book. If the consignor fails to retrieve the book by the specified deadline, TMU Libraries will handle them directly without further notice.

Notes

1. All consigned books must be genuine copies. If any books are found to be counterfeit, TMU Libraries will notify the consignor to retrieve the books.
2. Notes, comics, magazines, religious donations, books that violate copyright, or books in poor condition (such as damaged, stained, or incomplete) will not be accepted.
3. Participants will be contacted primarily via email. If no response is received or in case of an emergency, we will contact you by phone (or SMS).

How to get the Pick Me! point

• Sellers：
  • During the book collection period, bring your registered books to any TMU Libraries, you will receive 1 point (limited to one point per person per week, reset every Monday).
  • Those who submit books for sale to the library before June 30, 2026, can receive points on-site.
  • Those who submit books to the library after July 1, 2026, will be notified about collecting points after the event ends.
    
    
• Buyers：
  Earn 1 point for each book purchase. Points will be awarded on the spot. Please confirm your points upon receipt. No reissuance will be allowed.
  
  PickMe! points can be redeemed for a variety of rewards! 

(Portions of this announcement and translation were assisted by Gemini.)