Opening hours of Science Library (Bldg.1) and Library of Chemistry (Chemistry Bldg.) will be extended from September 8, 2020. Access to the libraries is restricted to members of School of Science until further notice. The services will be limited as below to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Access

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Science Library (Bldg.1): 9:00-20:30 weekdays only

Library of Chemistry (Chemistry Bldg.): 9:30-17:00 weekdays only

• Access to the libraries is restricted to members of School of Science.
• If you would like to borrow books of the Library of Chemistry after 17:00, please email us in advance.
• After hours use for members of School of Science is unavailable.

Facilities

• The reading table is limited in quantity.
• A photocopier which can be used at public expense is available.
• PCs are unavailable.
• Lounge and Seminar Room are closed.

Please note:

• If you have symptoms such as fever or cold, or feel unwell, please refrain from visiting.
• Wear a surgical mask, and mind cough etiquette.
• Disinfect your fingers with alcohol when entering and leaving the library.
• Check your temperature when entering the library. Please refrain from entering if your temperature is over 37.5 degrees Celsius or more than one degree higher than normal.
• Keep your distance from others. Refrain from talking.
• Put the library items on book trolleys after using them.
• The reading table is limited in quantity. Please refrain from a long time of use.

Materials in the closed stacks

An application is needed to use materials in the closed stacks. Please apply between 9:00 and 16:00 on weekdays. We recommend you to contact us by e-mail in advance. Theses are in the closed stacks and for library use only.

Returning

There is a return box in front of the library, but please note that the buildings of School of Science have been locked. Please return the books of other libraries at the service desk and avoid dropping them to the return box.
If you have trouble to return library items, please let us know by e-mail.
You can also return books by post with tracking service. Postage is paid by the borrowers.

Postal Loan and Photocopy Service

Postal Loan and Photocopy Service is available for members of School of Science until September 30. Please see "Postal Loan and Photocopy Service" for details.
For non-members of School of Science, please see "[Paid Service] Postal Loan Service for Non-members of School of Science".

User Registration, Reference Service

Please contact us by e-mail.

Book Purchase Requests

Please apply via MyOPAC as usual.

Other Safety Measures

• Regular cleaning, ventilation
• Partition on the service desk

(August 31, 2020)

(Updated September 16, 2020)