Returning Materials

  1. Komaba Library
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  3. Using Library Materials

Please return the materials you borrowed by the following methods.

Returning materials when the library is open

Please bring the materials to the counter or place them into the Book Drop in the library.
To keep the library from getting crowded, you can use the Book Drop next to the entrance even when the library is open.

Returning materials when the library is closed

Please return the materials to the Book Drop next to the entrance.

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However, for the following materials, please return them to the counter during the library hours, and do not put them in the Book Drop.

  • Materials that are severely damaged
  • Audio-visual materials such as CD/DVDs
  • Materials borrowed from libraries other than the UTokyo libraries

Returning Materials to the UTokyo libraries

You can return materials borrowed from the Komaba Library to the UTokyo libraries.

Returning by Post

In case it is difficult to visit the Library to return the books and resources by the due date because of homecoming, sickness or injury, you may contact us in advance and return them by post. However, it is limited to books of the Komaba Library.
  • Borrowers are responsible for paying all postage.
  • The return date of the books will be the day received at the Komaba library(excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays).

  • To prevent stain damage during mailing, pack the books securely with a plastic bag and cushioning materials, and send them by post with tracking service confirmable the delivery status, such as Letter Pack, Yu-Pack.

Inquiry / Address:
　Email: etsuran@lib.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp
　TEL: 03-5454-6101 (Reception: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 to 17:00)
　Komaba 3-8-1 Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8902
　User Service Section, Komaba Library, University of Tokyo

About Overdue Penalties

We have following penalties for overdue materials.

  • Borrowing is not permitted for the period overdue materials were not returned.
    e.g. If you borrow the materials the due date is Dec 2 and return it on Dec 4, you are 2 days late. According to our penalties, you cannot borrow materials in Komaba library for 2 days from Dec 4. You can borrow materials in Komaba library from Dec 6.
  • Borrowing and Renewing are not permitted while you have overdue materials.

If you have some overdue materials, you will have penalty according to the longest period of the overdue materials. The penalty period does not increase for the number of overdue materials.