How to Use the Library
When planning to use the Research Library, please inform us beforehand of the date and the time of your visit and the titles of the materials you want to use.
[Application Form]
If you would like to use rare materials, audio-visual materials, or special materials, be sure to contact us beforehand because there are restrictions on use and on photocopying.
Library materials are not lent out.
Books and the journals may be read and photocopied.
Information Counter
When using the Research Library for the first time, please fill out an "Application for Use."
Please wear the name tag holder you are given at the information counter.
Reading
You may read any materials in the reading room.
To use materials in the closed stacks, please fill out an "Application for Using Materials," and submit it to the information counter. The staff will bring the materials to you.
To use audio-visual materials and microfilms, please fill out an "Application for Using Materials," and submit it to the information counter. The staff will prepare the equipment.
When you finish using the materials, return them to the information counter. Please do not return them to the shelves.
Photocopying
Library materials may be photocopied within the limits of copyright law.
If you would like to copy materials, please fill out an "Application for Copying Materials," and submit it to the information counter.
A self-service coin-operated copying machine is available.
The available paper sizes are B5, A4, B4, and A3. The cost is 10 yen per black/white copy for all sizes.
The rare books may be photocopied by the staff. The cost is 50 yen per black/white copy and 90 yen per color copy.
Please be sure to bring enough coins (10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen, or 500 yen).
We do not make change.
Belongings
Please leave your belongings in a locker, except for writing utensils, notebooks, and valuables.
A 100-yen coin is needed to use a locker. The coin will be returned after use.
Notice
Please set your cell phones to silent mode and refrain from talking on the phone in the reading room.
Taking a photograph is prohibited (including use of cell phone cameras).
Eating and drinking are not allowed in the reading room. Please use the entrance hall or the lounge space on the first floor.
If you wish to use your own laptop computer in the reading room, please notify a staff member at the information counter.
If you lose, stain, or damage any library materials intentionally or negligently, you will be required to pay the cost of replacing them.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the staff.
