Photocopying literature

Library items may be photocopied, one photocopy per person, within the allowance of copyright laws, if the purpose is for academic research. Photocopies of items that are not held by the library may be obtained or borrowed from other universities.

Photocopying the library holdings

Pay photocopy machines are located in the photocopy corners on the first and second floors of the library. Fill in a Literature Photocopying Application form first and then do the photocopying on your own. The library does not provide small change. The machines on the second floor take 1000-yen bills. Be sure to return the item to the stack where it was originally located after you have finished photocopying.

Copy Card for photocopying at university expense

Photocopying items using university expense funds requires a Copy Card. On the average, two Copy Cards are provided for each course. These cards may not to be used outside the library. Health Department users must return the cards when being transferred or resigning. The Copy Cards may be used on the photocopy machines on the first, second and third floors. Be sure to return the item to the stack where it was originally located after you have finished photocopying. The cost will be reflected on the budget quarterly.

Document Delivery　※ university students and staff members only

Photocopies of items that are not held by our Library may be obtained from other institutions at an extra expense.
Please search these catalogs before you order.
・ OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)
・ e-Journals

You can file a request by filling in and submitting an Inter-library Service Request form at the counter. Photocopies may be delivered either by mail, express mail or fax. The user who made the request and have an extension number will be notified of the delivery of the photocopies.
To receive delivered photocopies, sign the Inter-library Service Request form and pay the fee if it is to be paid personally. For photocopies on the state budget, the cost will be reflected on the budget of the appropriate section (e.g. course) yearly

Typical fees

Mail: Photocopying cost (10-60 yen per copy) + postage
Express mail: Photocopying cost (10-60 yen per copy) + express mail fee
Fax: Photocopying cost (35-100 yen per copy).

Online literature photocopying request

Requests of photocopies from other institutions may be made not only at the library counter but also on My Libraray website. Click here for details.

Interlibrary Loan

Materials not held by the university may be borrowed from the library of other universities or the National Diet library. As is the case with requesting photocopies from other institutions, fill in and submit an Inter-library Service Request to the library counter. Loan periods are typically 3-4 weeks, starting from the shipping day and ending at the returning-shipping day, although this may differ depending on the institution. The cost for delivery and return (book parcel + simplified registered mail) is between 500 and 1,000 yen. Materials from the University Main Library or the Branch Library of Engineering may be borrowed for 2 weeks with no delivery charge.

Reference service

The library helps users find reference books or items as requested and can assist users in their research. The library staff helps users find required information. Ask a librarian at the counter or by phone or fax to locate an item, to make bibliographic inquiries, or to provide guidance on how to use the library.

 

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