General Library JAPANESE
General Library map 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033
Hours
| Regular | August, March | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 8:30-22:30 | 8:30-19:00 |
| Saturdays Sundays holidays |
9:00-19:00 | 9:00-17:00 |
For details : see Library Calendar
Closing Days
Fourth Thursday of each month, New Year's holidays, Entrance examinations period
Library may also be closed at other times as required
For details : see Library Calendar
Eligibility for use of library
Persons affiliated with the University of Tokyo
Faculty members, Graduate students, Undergraduate students, Personnel
Persons from outside University of Tokyo
Alumni, Others
Requirements for admission to library
Persons affiliated with the University of Tokyo :
Persons showing an University ID card can enter at the entrance gate.
Persons from outside the University of Tokyo :
-- Alumni : Alumni showing a library pass for alumni can enter at the entrance gate.
-- Others : Please fill in the application for use of the library(one day ticket) at the entrance counter.
Requirements for reading in library
Openshelf books
Openshelf books are located on the 3rd floor (Japanere books) and the 4th floor (Japanese and western books).
Reference books are located in the reference room (1st floor).
Stacks
Access for materials in the stacks varies depending on the status of the user.
Persons entitled to enter the stacks are as follows : 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty members.
1st and 2nd year undergraduate students, and persons from outside University of Tokyo need to apply.
Find out the call numbers of materials by searching OPAC or card catalog, fill in an application form and submit it to the Stack books/Journals Circulation Counter on the 1st floor.
Application is acceptable up to 5 items at a time.
Rare and valuable books
Application is needed ; University members must apply one day in advance.
Non-University members must apply 3 days in advance.
Counter Service Hours (Mon. - Fri.)
| Regular | August, March | |
| User Registration | 9:00-20:00 | 9:00-17:00 |
| Lending Openshelf books(*) Materials in stacks Journals,periodicals | 9:00-20:00 9:00-20:00 9:00-20:00 | 9:00-17:00 9:00-17:00 9:00-17:00 |
| Stacks Book delivery Staying inside Reading rare books | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-20:00 9:00-20:00 9:00-17:00 | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 9:00-17:00 9:00-17:00 |
| Reference services | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 |
| Photocopy services | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 |
| Application for use of outside libraries | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 |
| Acceptance of non-members | 9:00-17:00 | 9:00-17:00 |
| International Documentation Center | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 | 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00 |
(*) Openshelf books can be also checked out with the Automatic Lending Machine during open hours.
Borrowing books
Eligibility
University members (Faculty member, Graduate student, Undergraduate student, Personnel),
Former faculty members
| Material | Loan div. | Status | Volume | Period | Requirements | Desk |
| Open shelf books | General | Univ. Member Former faculty | 5 | 2 weeks | University ID Card | Open Shelf Books Circulation |
| Temp. | 5 | 1 day | ||||
Books/Journals in stacks | General | Undergraduate Graduate student Personnel Former faculty | 3 | 2 weeks (1 week for journals) | University ID Card | Stack books/Journals Circulation |
| Faculty member Emeritus prof. | 20 (3 vol. for journals) | 1 month (1 week for journals) | ||||
| Temp. | Univ. member Former faculty | 5 | 1 day | |||
| Current journals | Temp. | Univ. member Former faculty | 10 | 1 day |
Materials not available for borrowing : Specially designated materials, reference books
Renewal : Materials can be renewed for one more loan period. Materials reserved by other users and overdue materials cannot be renewed.
Loan Reservation : Items checked out by other users may be reserved at the circulation counter, or by using Online reservations available through the Web request service menu.
Interlibrary Borrowing Service (University members only)
Privileges vary among library units.
For details, ask the librarian of the faculty with which you affiliated, or refer to this page.
Photocopying
Procedures for photocopying :
1.Fill out an application form.
Application forms incorporate a declaration which the reader must sign safeguarding
the rights of the copyright owner, if copyright subsists.
2.submit the form to the Photocopying Service Desk.
Self-service copiers located on the 1st floor are also available.
Materials for which photocopying is prohibited :
Damaged materials and rare books are available to make photographic reproduction only.
Photographic reproduction :
The Photography Department is equipped to deal with all types of photographic reproduction as well as photocopy prints.
Application are accepted at the Stack Books/Journals Circulation Counter.
Document delivery service (University members only) :
Privileges vary among library units. For details, ask the librarian of the faculty with which you affiliated, or refer to this page.
ILL Service for Non-University Members
ILL service provides access to the holdings of the General Library through interlibrary loan of original material.
Eligibility :
University libraries in Japan ; Loan service is available.
Other libraries ; Please contact to ILL section.
Other information
Printed guide :"General Library Guide"
Inquiries :
Inquiries are generally accepted through libraries.
Consult with librarians of your institute.
Individual inquiries :
Inquiries concerning the use of materials should be directed to the Section of Public Service (03-5841-2643).
E-mail: shiryo#lib.u-tokyo.ac.jp (# = @)
Inquiries concerning photocopying and use of libraries inside and outside the University should be directed to the Section of Inter-Library Service (03-5841-2646).
E-mail: sogoriyo#lib.u-tokyo.ac.jp (# = @)
Inquiries concerning reference service and searches for materials should be directed to the Section of Reference Service (03-5841-2647).
E-mail: sanko#lib.u-tokyo.ac.jp (# = @)
Fax : 03-5841-2611
URL : http://www.lib.u-tokyo.ac.jp/sogoto/ [Japanese]
update : 2008. 4.2