The carrel could be used without reservation as below when it has no reservation for reading materials by researchers.
For researchers, please go to "How to use the Carrel (For researchers, reservation required)".

U-Tokyo Member Students registered to UTokyo libraries (under graduates, graduates, auditors and research students)

From 9:00 to 30 minutes before closing hours.*

* The reception closes 1 hour before the library’s closing hours.

The service Counter on the 1st floor in the Main bldg.

• Please present your Student ID to the service Counter.
  • No reception for carrel without valid and registered Student ID.
  • Reservation is not accepted. 
• Could be used for up to three hours. (extension available, depends on vacancy)
• Please use the carrel which is appointed by the staff. 
• Receive the key from the staff. You can lock and leave the carrel during the three-hour session.
  • If you leave the carrel during the use, please take care of your valuables.

• Please clean the carrel and return to the original condition at the end of use. Then lock the door and return the key to the service counter. 

• If you need to extend the use, please ask at the service counter 10 minutes before the appointed time.
  • Please come to the counter with the carrel locked and bring the key.
• If there is no waiting list on the carrel by the time, you could use the same carrel for up to another three hours.

• If all the carrels are fully used, please put yourself on waiting list.
• Please present your Student ID at the service counter, take a number, then wait near the service counter.
• The staff calls out your number on your turn. 
• If you leave for a short time during the wait, please inform the staff.
• If there’s no response to the number, the next person is prioritized.

• The carrel is for one person, please do not share with others.
• No eating.
• Users can bring beverages only in spill-proof containers in the carrel.
• No speech or sound is allowed. (No soundproofing)
• Bringing firearms or cigarettes in the carrel are prohibited.
• Please do not lend the key to others.
• Please take care of your valuables by yourself. The general library will not be responsible for any loss or theft of your valuables.