The English-language version of the facilities guide is available at the counter
Browsing
Library Map:
Guide to Methods for Searching for Materials:
Document acquisition flow chart:
Copying
- 2 copy machines (coin-operated)
Charges per page
B/W 10 yen
Color 30 yen (50 yen)
- The copy machines are self-service.
- The library does not break bills into coins.
- Please fill out and submit the “Application for Copies” when copying library materials.
- You may copy books and magazines within the following scope in accordance with Article 31 of the Copyright Act:
- The user will use the copies personally for research purposes
- The copy is only part of the material
- Only one set of copies is made per material
Use of audio-visual materials
- Materials accompanying books can be borrowed.
- Videos and other individual audio-visual materials cannot be borrowed (except by faculty).
- Use PC Media Space or VIDEO/DVD players in Carrel Room, Group Work Rooms to watch/listen to them.(Headphones are available at service counter.)
Study Area / Lounge
- Please feel free to use the seats.
Wireless LAN usage area
- Campus wireless LAN is available in the library.
- Note: Users not associated with the university may bring PCs in and use them, but the wireless LAN is not available. Bring a charged battery.
Facilities
PC Media Space
- 16 terminals in PC Media Space. (2 for research purposes only)
Information may be printed for a fee.
Note for users not associated with the university:
- Use the designated terminal.
- Some databases and electronic journals may not be used due to contractual limitations.
- USB memory sticks and other external storage devices may not be used.
- University users are given priority for using search terminals.
Study Room
- 5 rooms: Private rooms for people who want to study quietly.
Group Work Room A/B
- 2 room: A room for group discussions and study. Multiple groups may be asked to share the room.
- Mobile whiteboards and DVD players are available in the room.
Carrel Room
- 1 room: A room for people who want to study quietly.
- 14 seats for study and 2 seats for use of audio-visual materials.
- Please wear headphones when watching audio-visual materials.
Communication Square
- 1 room: A room for group discussions and study.
- It needs a reservation to use the room by a group of more than 5 people.
- Projector and projector screen are available.
Note: Users not affiliated with the university may only use PC Media Space.
Reserving Library Facilities for Exclusive Use
Communication Square and Group Work Rooms A and B (faculty only) can be reserved for exclusive use.
Communication Square
- Number of seats: 18 (chairs can be added)
- Number of people for exclusive use reservations: Five or more
- Note: No restrictions apply to faculty in this regard, however.
Equipment available for use: Projector, screens (ceiling mounted or standing), DVD player, lectern
Group Work Rooms A and B (only faculty can apply)
- Number of seats: 15 in Group Work Room A and 16 in B (chairs can be added in either room)
- Equipment available for use: Projector, standing screen, DVD and VHS players, lectern
Note: When using the projector in Communication Square, please bring a notebook PC with an HDMI-compatible connector or use one of the notebook PCs that can be borrowed from the library. If you want to use a library notebook PC, please complete the procedures for checking one out at the counter.
To Apply
Application for use of Health Science Library facilities (Excel file , PDF file)
Please fill in the above form and apply by either bringing it directly to the library counter or attaching it to an email.
Apply to: library(at)tmu.ac.jp
Please change "(at)" to "@".
Instructions for Use of Health Science Library
- Covered and capped beverages are permitted in the library except in the areas around book shelves, PCs and peripheral devices.
- Eating and smoking is not permitted in any area of the library.
- The use of cameras and mobile phones is prohibited.