Could you tell me how to find a book?

You can search for OPAC (collection search) to check the collections of our library.

OPAC

Enter the content you want to find in the "Book name" or "keyword" and press "Search".
Click the title of the book you want to see, and you can check the detailed information.

[Listing Destination] Check the location of the book, such as the reading room and the student selection section.
[Billing Symbol] It will be arranged in the order of arrangement.
・The numbers in the first stage are arranged in the order of 000 ⇒ 999.
・The second row of Roman letters are arranged in the order of A ⇒ Z.
First of all, we will find numbers and then look for them in alphabetical order.

Click here for more information about OPAC

About floor map

Reading room 2nd floor (books 000-299, each corner, reference book, newspaper, magazine)
Reading room 3F (books 300-999, Bunko Corner)
Two layers of archives (books: 000-999)
1 layer of archive (magazine back number, yearbook statistics white paper back number, newspaper base paper)

I can't find the book I'm looking for.

■ Is there a place to arrange?
There is no book that reads the book "library" in the "reading room". First of all, please check the distribution destination (corner).

■ Don't you be on loan?
If the "material status" is "Lending", it is not on the bookshelf.
If you want to borrow immediately after returning it, you can make a reservation.

■ Is it an economic book?
Our university has a lot of economic books. There are many books of the same category, so try to find them below the decimal point.

■ It may be placed in a slightly off place.
The staff will also be looking for it, so please let me know.

I don't know how to find it.

Library staff will guide you on how to use OPAC and how to search for materials. Please feel free to contact us.

What is an archive?

There are the following archives as well.
1. Archives … You can fill in the "Request for Search in the Library" and enter inside and search. There are books, magazine back issues, newspapers (for the past year), etc.
2. Content archives … Only faculty and staff can enter. There are bulletins, foreign magazines, reference books, etc. When using the service, the staff will take it out, so please contact the counter.
3. New Arrangement Library … Only faculty and staff can enter. When using the service, the staff will take it out, so please contact the counter.

Could you tell me how to borrow a book?

Please bring your student ID card and the book you want to borrow to the counter.
If you forget your student ID card, you will not be able to borrow it.

How many books can I borrow?

Students usually borrow 4 books for 2 weeks.
4th grade only 4th grade 4 books 1 month
Teachers are 50 books and 6 months
For more information, please check here.
Scope of use by category

Can I borrow a magazine?

You can borrow other than the latest issue.
Students are three days per book.
Teachers are three books for one week
For more information, please check here.
Scope of use by category

Can I borrow audio-visual materials such as DVDs?

DVDs are not available. Please use it in the museum.
CDs, CD-ROMs, etc. attached to the books can be borrowed.

Could you tell me how to return it?

Please return it in one of the following ways:
1. Please bring it to the library counter.
2. Please mail it to the book return box installed at the front entrance of the main building on the first floor.
※Items with fragile materials such as wet books and CDs cannot be posted in the return box. Please be sure to return it at the library counter.
※Please note that return processing is completed on an opening, the following day day of the mailed day.

Can I return it even when the library is closed?

Please mail it to the book return box installed at the front entrance of the main building on the first floor.
※Items with fragile materials such as wet books and CDs, cannot be posted. Please be sure to return it at the library counter during the opening hours.
※Please note that return processing is completed on an opening, the following day day of the mailed day.
※When the main building is not open, return box is not available.

I've forgotten the return date.

You can check it from the "Personal Usage Status Inquiry" on My Portal.
Click here for information on how to use My Portal.
How to use My Portal

I've passed the return date.

If you return after the return date, you will not be able to borrow a new amount for the excess days.
・If you are late for 30 days, you will not be able to borrow more than 30 days
・If you are overdue for 60 days, you will not be able to borrow up to 30 days and admission on 30 days

I'd like to extend the book.

Please come to the library counter with your book and student ID card.
It can be extended only once. Books with special strips and books with reservations cannot be extended.

I can't return it by the deadline because of injury or illness. What should I do?

Please contact the library. We will inform you individually.
(direct to the library) 083-252-1211

Can I make a reservation for a book?

You can search for books and make reservations for books that are being borrowed by the following way. (On campus students only)
1. Fill out the application form and submit it to the counter.
Reservation application form
2. Search collections from My Page and make a reservation using the "Reservation" button.
※We don't accept reservations over the phone.

How to check the holdings of other universities and neighboring libraries

・Investigate the holdings of Japanese university libraries
CiNii Books

・Investigate the holdings of nearby libraries
Shimonoseki City Library HP

I'd like to order a book from another university.

Materials not owned by our university can be borrowed from other organizations. Please contact the library counter.
In the case of actual borrowing, the shipping fee for round-trip will be borne by the client.
Application form for borrowing books from other university libraries

I'd like to order a copy of papers from other universities.

You can order papers and magazine articles from other institutions. Please contact the library counter.
In the case of actual order, the copy price, shipping fee, transfer fee, etc. will be borne by the client. In addition, the scope that can be copied is subject to copyright and the provisions of the other party.
Application form for copying documents from other university libraries

I want to use a library from another university.

In order to use a library from another university, you will need to contact the other library in advance and a letter of introduction. We also issue such advance notice and issuance of a letter of introduction, so please consult with our library about 2 weeks to 30 days before the date you want to visit.

What is an electronic resource?

Materials and tools that can be used on the Internet, such as e-books, e-books, and databases, are collectively referred to as "electronic resources." There are two types: free ones that can be accessed by anyone (free) and those that are contracted by the library that can be accessed only on campus (contract).
Click here for more information.
Find and examine

LibrariE (electronic Library) login ID and password are no longer known.

Please contact the library.

Could you tell me how to use each database?

Click here for more information.
Find and examine

Can I view the Internet at the library?

There are 3 PCs for Internet browsing. Please submit the application form at the counter when you use it. (Only campus students can use it.)
※Up to 1 hour at a time. (Extension is possible up to one time. Up to 2 hours in a row. )

Can I bring my own computer and use it?

You can do it. You can connect to Wi-Fi on campus. If you need to use a keyboard or use power for a long time, please use the PC room seat on the third floor.

I want to know how to use it.

Please refer to this page for more information on how to use it.
For out-of-school students

Do I need to apply for the library?

・If you only use the hall on the day, you can fill out the "Temporary Use Application Form" and read the books inside the library and copy the literature.
・If you wish to borrow books, we will create a library user ID. Please bring your identity verification documents. It will be issued on the day.
(Example of ID card) Driver's license, insurance card, my number card, passport, student handbook, etc.

Is there an expiration date for the library user ID?

The expiration date is until March 31, the end of the fiscal year.
Even those who have created it in the past will be newly created after April every year.

Is it possible to use seats only?

It is a seat for students to use the university's collection. Please refrain from using so-called seat rentals.

I would like to donate a book.

Due to the narrow shelves, we have declined the donation due to the narrow shelf. Thank you for your understanding.
Click here for more information.
For those who are thinking of donating

The book was wet and damaged.

Please bring it to the library counter as soon as possible.
※If the water gets wet, you can leave it wet without trying to dry it with a dryer, etc., so please bring it to the library immediately. If you post it in the return box, other books will get wet, so please be sure to go to the library counter.
※If it is damaged, please bring any broken pieces together.
※Items that cannot be restored even if library staff repairs cannot be restored, they will be compensated by purchasing the actual item.