INTRODUCTION MEMBERS "The Taiwanese Alliance of University Museums" ("TAUM" in short) began as an on-going network of coop- erative projects and professional friendships held between the university museums, historical archives, galleries, and libraries of the universities in Taiwan. The initiative began at the "2016 University Museum Conference" organized by the National Cheng Kung University Museum, where the representatives of participating universi- ties have achieved consensus related to the eventual establishment of the Alliance in the following May. Its first meeting was then held on August 23, 2017 at National Cheng Kung University Museum in Tainan. The mission of TAUM is to encourage and initiate smoother frequent cooperation and exchanges of experi- ences between university museums, historical archives, galleries, and libraries. TAUM welcome more members to use this platform. It also seeks for international connection and opportunities of cooperation for staff training, traveling exhibition, exchange of management experience, and joint researches. National Taiwan Normal University was founded in 1946 as Taiwan Provincial Teachers College, inheriting Taihoku Higher School campus, build- ings, and properties since 1922. NTNU Archives and Archives of Taihoku Higher School located on the 1st and 8th floor of the main library. The exhibi- tion units include: "Our Motto", "Our History", "NTNU Masters", "Our Beauti- ful Campus", "NTNU through the Years", "International Affairs", "Campus Activities", and "Outstanding Faculty and Alumni". The physical cultural relics include the medal of the fourth President of Taihoku Higher School, Tanimo- to Kiyomune, and the painting fan of the famous Japanese artist Shiotsuki Touho. The artistic, technological, accessible design of the exhibition and a variety of precious artifacts show the long history of the development of the school. National Taiwan Normal University Library archives.lib.ntnu.edu.tw [email protected] 129, Heping E. Rd. Sec.1, Daan Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan +886-2-7734-5282 The Kaohsiung Medical University inherits the legacy of the first western-style hospital established in Kaohsiung in late 19th Century, which began the history of modern medical services in Taiwan. Established In Octo- ber, 2014, the museum opens to all faculty, students and the citizens aims to collect and exhibit the related archives and medical instruments to advocate medical humanity. Visitors of the museum would realize the growth of the university and the medical development of southern Taiwan. Museum of Kaohsiung Medical University Historical Archives & Southern Taiwan Medical History mkhs.kmu.edu.tw [email protected] 100, Shih-Chuan 1st Rd., Sanmin Dist., Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan +886-7-312-1101 ext.2734 #12 The NCKU Museum was originated in 1999. A designated team assem- bled by Vice President pushed for the eventual establishment of the museum. In 2007, the museum was officially established in the old adminis- tration building in Cheng Kung campus, and is the first museum established under a national university structure. The museum is currently comprised of the main museum, the campus eco-museum, and professional museums or historical galleries under each department. The main museum is in charge with the collection, research, exhibition, and educational promotion of the cultural heritages and the eco-museum within the entire university. It also supports the establishment of college or department-level museums or historical galleries. National Cheng Kung University Museum museum.ncku.edu.tw [email protected] 1, University Rd., East Dist., Tainan City 701, Taiwan +886-6-275-7575 ext.63020 The Ethnic Museum of NCCU is officially opened to public in 2000. The majority of its collection is from Taiwan Indigenous Peoples. The most important character of the Ethnic Museum is that its position has been decid- ed as a “teaching museum” at the time when it was established. So the museum is operated and managed by teachers and students, and all the exhibitions are also all designed and completed by students under the guidance of teachers. National Chengchi University Ethnic Museum www.ethnos.nccu.edu.tw [email protected] 64, Zhinan Rd. Sec.2, Wenshan District, Taipei City 116,Taiwan +886-2-2938-7107 As the first university established and the best integrated research university in Taiwan, the NTU has ninety years of history with a rich academic legacy. Many unique and prestigious materials, specimens, and documents have been collected for teaching and research purposes since the establish- ment of the university in 1928. To make these collections more accessible to the general public, the university founded the National Taiwan University Museums on November 15, 2007. The NTU Museums currently includes the NTU History Gallery, the Museum of Anthropology, the Geo-specimen Cottage, the Heritage Hall of Physics, the Insect Museum, the Agricultural Exhibition Hall, the Herbarium, the Museum of Zoology, the Archives, and the Museum of Medical Humanities. National Taiwan University Museums www.museums.ntu.edu.tw [email protected] 1, Roosevelt Rd. Sec. 4, Daan Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan +886-2-3366-3817 National Cheng Kung University Museum* Museum of Kaohsiung Medical University Historical Archives & Southern Taiwan Medical History* School History & Special Collection Office of Chang Jung Christian University National Taiwan University Museums* National Chengchi University Ethnic Museum* National Taiwan Normal University Library* The Hwa Kang Museum of Chinese Culture University Formosa Plastics Group Museum of Chang Gung University YO-CHANG Art Museum, NTUA Tamkang University Maritime Museum National Taiwan Sport University Sports Museum The Preparatory Office of NTHU Museum, National Tsing Hua University *Founding members NORTHERN TAIWAN SOUTHERN TAIWAN