Rules and Regulations

Manners and Rules in the Main Building of General Library

[General]

  • The following items are banned to bring into the library, even if you put them in your bag.
    • Items that may be spilled while carried around in the library (for example, noodle with soup, stew in container like Oden.)
    • Animals or Plants
    • Items that may give off a strong smell or stain the materials
  • No admittance for person who are under the influence of alcohol.
  • It is strictly forbidden to use fire in the library. 
  • There is no smoking area in the library. 

[Eating and Drinking]

■Eating and drinking at reading desks

  • Except for the reading room for stack materials, the hydration with beverage in spill-proof containers at the reading desk, or the water cooler installed in the building could be used.
    OK; PET bottles, water bottles (drink directly from bottle without cup), screw cap type cans / paper containers, tumblers with lids (spill-proof type only), water coolers installed in the building.
    NG; Pull-tab cans, bottles, paper packs, container with straws, cups without lid.
  • Please drink water in the water cooler in the building or at the reading desk. Please refrain from eating and drinking while walking.
  • Be sure to close the cap to prevent spills when you are not drinking.
  • Eating the reading desk is strictly forbidden, including sweets such as candy and chewing gum.
  • When you bring food into the library, please put it in your bag. No holding it in your hand or putting it on your desk, even in the plastic bag.

■Eating and drinking in the lounge

  • You can eat and drink in the lounge on the 5th floor (except for food and drinks that banned to bring in).
  • In the lounge on the 2nd floor, you drink with spill-proof containers. Eating is not allowed.

[Use of desks]

  • Please refrain from occupying desks for a long time with your luggage without attending.
  • Be sure to carry valuables with you all time. Please note that laptops, mobile phones or tablets with the charging cord connected may also be stolen.
  • Equipment that makes a keystroke sound, such as a laptop computer and calculator, cannot be used in the no electronic device zone, please do not put them on the desk for avoiding misunderstanding.
    OK; Electronic dictionaries, tablets, smartphones
    NG; Laptop, keyboard with tablets, calculator
  • Please refrain from using low bookshelves, aisles and ladder steps as chairs or desks.
  • The power outlet can only be used with devices for learning and research, such as laptops and smartphones. Please use the one installed on the desk in each reading room. Please refrain from using anything on the wall or floor for safety reasons such as obstructing passing.

[Photography]

  • In order to preserve the learning environment, photography is banned in the library unless specifically permitted by the staff.

[Call]

  • Please make your phone conversation in the lounge on the 2nd floor, 5th floor, and the elevator halls on the 1st and 3rd floors.

  • During the phone conversation, please keep your voice down as not to bother others.

* If you do not comply with the above manners and rules, or if the staff determines that it will be a nuisance to the other users, we may ask you to discontinue use or move to another place.
* Also, please compliance to the temporary instructions posted in the hall.

 

Manners and Rules in the Library Plaza(LP)

[General]

  • The following items are banned to bring into the LP, even if you put them in your bag. 
    • Items that may be spilled while carried around in the LP (for example, noodle with soup, stew in container like Oden.)
    • Animals or Plants
    • Items that may give off a strong smell or stain the materials
  • When you bring food into the LP, please put it in your bag. No holding it in your hand or putting it on your desk, even in the plastic bag.
  • No admittance for person who are under the influence of alcohol.
  • It is strictly forbidden to use fire in the LP. 
  • There is no smoking area in the LP. 

[Eating and Drinking]

  • The hydration with beverage in spill-proof containers at the desk could be allowed.OK; PET bottles, water bottles (drink directly from bottle without cup), screw cap type cans / paper containers, tumblers with lids (spill-proof type only).
    NG; Pull-tab cans, bottles, paper packs, container with straws, cups without lid.
  • Please drink water at the desk. Please refrain from drinking while walking.
  • Be sure to close the cap to prevent spills when you are not drinking.
  • Eating is strictly forbidden, including sweets such as candy and chewing gum.

[Use of desks]

  • Please refrain from occupying desks for a long time with your luggage without attending.
  • Be sure to carry valuables with you all time. Please note that laptops, mobile phones or tablets with the charging cord connected may also be stolen.
  • The power outlet can only be used with devices for learning and research, such as laptops and smartphones. Please close the cover while using and finished using the power outlet. 
  • The conversation would like the appropriate volume.

[Use of whiteboards]

  • Please clean the whiteboard after use.
  • Please bring the pen running out of ink to the counter.

[Photography]

  • Photography is banned in the LP unless specifically permitted by the staff, but users may take photos of certain items in order to record their activity (e.g., a whiteboard). Please be careful not to take photos of other users.

[Call and Video Call]

  • Phone conversation and video conversation for learning and research is allowed in the LP.

  • During the conversation, please keep your voice at a comfortable volume for others.

* If you do not comply with the above manners and rules, or if the staff determines that it will be a nuisance to the other users, we may ask you to discontinue use or move to another place.
* Also, please compliance to the temporary instructions posted in the LP.