The world’s first e-library waiting lounge opened at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport March 9.
Passengers waiting for flights can browse through a selection of 400 English and Chinese-language e-books featuring a wide range of genres as well as 2,000 regular books and dozens of newspapers and magazines.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Yeh Kuang-shih said, “Taiwan can take pride in leading the world in setting up such a reading room at an international airport.”
“The e-library gives passengers a new option while waiting to board flights,” Yeh said.
The e-library, located near Gate C5 in Terminal 2, is a collaborative effort between the Ever Rich Duty Free Shop and the government-funded Institute for Information Industry.
Besides enjoying e-books and traditional books, passengers can surf the Internet on their laptops for free and charge their cell phones at any of the 30 chairs with outlets and special pullout tables.
In addition, the e-library has special photo equipment that allows users to take self-portraits and send them to family or friends by e-mail. (SB)