How to use

Loans

Please bring the materials you want to borrow and the student ID card (user ID) to the counter.
Materials that are prohibited cannot be borrowed, so please use it inside the museum.

• For special research such as paper preparation, books can be taken separately from the regular lending frame.
  Please fill out the required form and submit it to the counter.

Return

Please bring the materials to be returned to the counter.
It is also possible to post it to the return box installed at the front entrance on the 1st floor of the main building.

• Please bring books that are wet with water directly to the library counter.
• Items with attached materials such as CDs should be returned at the counter along with books and CDs.

If returned after the deadline, a new loan cannot be made for the excess number of days.
If the number of days exceeds 60 days, you will not be able to enter the museum.
If it is difficult to return within the deadline due to illness accidents, etc., please contact the library.

Extension

You can extend it once only if there is no reservation in the material you want to extend.
The following materials cannot be extended.

• Sequential publications (magazines, university bulletins)
• Books that have already been extended once (up to once)
• Books borrowed in a special zone

Reservation

If the material you want to borrow is already on loan, you can make a reservation. Please fill out the prescribed form and submit it to the counter. Or you can make a reservation from My Portal.

Copying

Materials held in the University Library can be copied within the scope of copyright.
A copy machine is installed in the reading room on the second floor. Please be sure to submit the application documents at the counter before use.
The fee for copying is 10 yen per copy (monochrome only).
Available sizes are A4, A3, B5, and B4.

Please observe the following.

• The materials must be in possession of the university. (Notes and carry-in materials are not allowed)
• The published work is not all but part.
• Periodicals (including newspapers) must be other than the latest issue.
• The number of copies is limited to one person, and do not re-copy.
• This is for the research of users.

Reference

We accept the following questions and consultations, such as how to use the library and search for materials.

• I want to know about the use of the library.
• I would like to know how to use the OPAC (Collection Search) screen.
• I would like to know how to find books and papers on a topic.
• I can't find the materials I'm looking for.
• I want to know how to use the database.
• I would like to obtain materials from other universities and institutions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the counter.

Book purchase application (student only)

You can apply for the purchase of books necessary for research, educational or learning.
Please fill out the required form and submit it to the counter.
Teachers have a separate form, so please contact Library Division.

Language AV room

Audiovisual materials such as CDs, DVDs, videos, etc. held at the University Library can be used.
If you wish to use the service, please fill out the required form and submit it to the counter.
In principle, one use time shall be within 2 hours.
It is not possible to reproduce the materials brought in.

Group Study Room (Only for students)

It can be used by about 2 to 10 people.
Reservation is required, and reservations can be made 2 weeks before the desired date of use. Please fill out the required form and submit it to the counter.
For applications on the day, it can be used if there is a vacant room and there is no reservation.
As a general rule, one use time shall be within 1 class unit (90 minutes).

Internet PC (Only for students)

You can use various databases.
Please fill out the required form and submit it to the counter.
The usage time is 1 hour in principle. If there is no other applicant, you can extend it by 1 hour.

• Databases that need to be on-campus access can also be accessed from the computer training room.

Mutual use (for students only)

If you want to visit a library of another institution and use it

In most cases, a letter of introduction from your university is required in advance.
Please contact the library counter with plenty of time before visiting and issue a letter of introduction.
Please be sure to bring your student ID card and letter of introduction when visiting other museums.

If you want to obtain books from other libraries

You can use it if you do not have a collection, so please check the collection at the university first.
Materials borrowed from other museums can only be used in the library. You can't take it out of the hall.
Please fill out the required form and submit it to the counter.
Costs such as shipping costs will be borne by the client.

If you want to obtain a copy from another library

You can use it if you do not have a collection, so please check the collection at the university first.
For copying, it is necessary to identify the desired location.

• Book title or magazine name
• In the case of magazines, the date of publication or the number of volumes
• Paper name, author name, number of pages applicable

Please fill out the required form and submit it to the counter.
Expenses such as copy fees and postage will be borne by the client.

My Portal

Login method

ID

You need to set a password when you log in for the first time. (The same procedure applies when you forget your password and reissue it.)

① [Password Issue] Push

② Enter your student registration number and press [Send].

③ Click the URL in the "Password Issuance Confirmation" email that will be sent to the university's email address. Enter the student registration number again.

④ Since a temporary password will be issued, enter your student ID number and temporary password on the login screen of 1 and log in. ※Keep notes in order to use it until you change your password in My Portal

⑤ You can check your usage status, book reservations, purchase requests, and mutual use (ILL).

About Function

Inquiry of Personal Use

You can see the loan status, reservation status, book purchase application, literature copy / borrowing request status, loan history (for the past year).

My book list

You can add it to your book list from the OPAC search results screen.

Document copying and lease application

You can apply for requests for documents and books from other university libraries.

Application for purchase of library books

You can request the books you want to prepare for the library. The purchase will be decided after examination by the director of the library.
For details, please refer to the following manual.