Individuals Living or Working in Tokyo
Information on Library Use for Tokyo Residents
This information is for individuals living or working in Tokyo who are at least 18 years of age (high school students excluded) and do not belong to another university or learning institution.
The condition is that you will be using the library’s materials for studies or research. You are not permitted to use the library solely to rest in the chairs or use the equipment (computers, audio-visual equipment, etc.).
- Note: Use by Tokyo residents is partially restricted in order to give precedence to supporting the educational and research activities of university members. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Library Admission
Single-day use
- You may browse and copy the materials.
- Fill out the application for single-day use and take it to the service desk along with an ID confirming your address (driver’s license etc.). Individuals living outside Tokyo but working within the city should also present an ID confirming the address of their place of work (such as a work ID).
Registered use
- Materials may also be borrowed in addition to browsing and copying (excluding the Health Sciences Library).
- Tokyo Resident Library Cards are valid for one year.
- Fill out the application for a library card and take it to the service desk along with an ID confirming your address (driver’s license etc.). Individuals living outside Tokyo but working within the city should also present an ID confirming the address of their place of work (such as a work ID). You will be issued a Tokyo Resident Library Card. First-time registration costs 300 yen. We do not have change, so please bring coins.
Note:
- Tokyo Resident Library Cards are valid for one year. When renewing, you will need to present an ID confirming your address (individuals living outside Tokyo but working within the city should also present an ID confirming the address of their place of work).
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.
- Ask at the service desk if there are changes to your registration details after the card is issued.
- Ask at the service desk if your card is lost or destroyed. There is a 300 yen fee for reissuing library cards.
- The available services vary by library. When using a library other than your registered one, please be sure to inform the staff at the service desk and follow their instructions.
- Registration and renewal hours at the Systems Design Library(Hino-kan) on Saturdays are 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.
- Cards cannot issued at the Health Sciences Library(Arakawa-kan).
Borrowing of Materials
Use the lending machine. A Tokyo Resident library card is required.
Materials that cannot be processed by the lending machine (such as audio-visual materials) can be borrowed at the service desk.
- Number of books: 3
- Period: 2 weeks
Note:
- Borrowing periods cannot be extended or reserved. You cannot make reservation of materials. Materials at the libraries of other campuses cannot be shipped to the library.
- Journals (excluding bound Japanese Journals at the Central Library) and reference only materials cannot be borrowed.
- B1/2F materials, "student" materials, and audiovisual materials (except attached materials) owned by the Central Library cannot be borrowed.
- Audio-visual materials at the Systems Design Library cannot be borrowed.
- Materials at the Health Sciences Library cannot be borrowed.
Return
Library-borrowed materials may be returned at any campus library.
How to Return Books
- Return to the service desk or the book post installed outside the library.
- By Mail/Courier (Cost to be borne by the senders)
- In order to avoid water leakage/ contamination and damage, pack the books in a plastic bag, cushioning material and etc., and clearly write "book to return" on the surface of the package.
- Mailing Address: Contact Us
Late Penalty
New materials cannot be borrowed if other materials are not returned by the deadline.
Loss/Damage of Materials
If you lose or damage materials, you will be required, in principle, to replace them. Notify the library immediately.
Reference
- In principle, Tokyo residents cannot use the service desk.
- Simple questions about how to use the library and the guidance for bookshelves are accepted. In addition, the inquiries about our university such as its library materials and history are accepted.
The Use of My Library
Those who have Tokyo Resident Library Card can use My Library.
User ID
- Numbers written below the barcode on the library card(If alphabetic characters are written before and after it, use an eight-digit number without alphabets).
What you can do in My Library
- Checking notices from the library
- Making sure of checked-out materials
- Changing your email address and password
See the individual library pages for details on their facilities.