Enrolled students
- Faculty students, Graduate students, TMU premium college students
- Nondegree Students, Trainees, Research students
- Students on leave of absence (who have submitted a library use request)
Library Admission
A student ID is required for admission. We will issue a library card if you do not have a student ID card.
Students on leave of absence
If you are taking a leave of absence, fill out the library use request form and submit it at the service desk.
Attention to Library Users
- Please be quiet inside the library.
- Use library materials, equipment and facilities with care.
- Do not eat or drink inside the library. (Excluding hydration.)
- Do not distribute printed materials or engage in solicitation inside the library without permission.
- Keep articles of value with you at all times.
- Smoking is prohibited inside the library.
- Do not talk on your phones or smart phone inside the library.
- Please refrain from entering the library if you are not in good physical condition.
- Please wash your hands and disinfect your fingers frequently.
- Refrain from behavior that may cause a nuisance to others.
Borrowing of Materials
Use the lending machine. A student ID or 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.
Faculty students / TMU premium college students
- Number of books: 10
- Period: 2 weeks
Graduate students / Research students / Trainees
- Number of books: 15
- Period: 4 weeks
Others
- Number of books: 5
- Period: 2 weeks
Notes:
- Journals (excluding bound Japanese journals at the Central Library) and reference only materials cannot be borrowed.
- Audio-visual materials at the Systems Design Library can only be borrowed for a period of one week.
- Audio-visual materials at the Health Sciences Library can only be viewed at the library.
- For students on leave of absence, the number of books and duration will be the same as the classification while in school.
Return
Library-borrowed materials may be returned at any campus libraries.
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.
Use of Libraries of Affiliated Universities
Graduate students may use the libraries of Chuo University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences through user agreements. A student ID card is required for use.
Read the website of each university library in advance.
Chuo University Library
- https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/library/
- Eligibility for service: Full-time teachers, Graduate students (excluding Non-Degree students)
- Non Usable Period: Period of tests and exams of Chuo University (July, December and January)
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Library
- https://www.tufs.ac.jp/library/
- Eligibility for service: Full-time teachers, Graduate students (excluding Non-Degree students)
- Non Usable Period: N/A
Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences Library
- https://lib-news.toyaku.ac.jp/
- Eligibility for service: Full-time teachers, Graduate students (excluding Non-Degree students)
- Non Usable Period: Period of tests and exams of Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences (July, January and February)
Referral Letters
A referral letter is sometimes required when visiting the libraries of other universities and institutions. The library will inquire in advance and issue a referral letter if required. Apply using the online service (Issue a letter of introduction).
Note: It will take approximately one week to issue the letter. Be sure to submit your application well in advance.
Reference
The library will answer questions regarding research. Inquire at the service desk.
You can also use the online service (Online Reference).
Mailing Services
We provide library services(book lending and copying) by mail delivery only when the student or faculty of this university have difficulties in coming to campus. The library offers consultations on an individual basis, so contact each library by email, writing your circumstances and the services to request specifically.
See the individual library pages for details on their facilities.