FAQ
Can materials be borrowed ?
It depends on your department and status. Check the usage guide for details.
What are the procedures for borrowing and returning materials ?
Take the books you would like to borrow with your student ID card or Library card. You may also use the lending machine in front of the counter. On returning, student ID is unnecessary. When the library is closed, use the book drop by the entrance of the library.
Can the borrowing period be extended ?
As long as no one is waiting on the material, it may be checked out again. Bring the material with you before the due date to extend the period. Also use the lending machine.
Can journals be borrowed ?
Journals may not be borrowed. Reference materials such as dictionaries and statistical reports may not be borrowed, either. The materials may, however, be checked out temporarily to make photocopy.
Can copied be made ?
Copies ca be made within the library with COOP cards. Materials may be checked out temporarily for copying.There are copying machines which accepts only faculty cards.
Do you have a particular journal I am looking for ?
You can search for journals by name in the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) or List of mainly donated journals.
What does it mean if a material listed to be in the “Marunouchi Satellite Campus Book Reading Space” ?
The material is in the Book Reading Space of Marunouchi Satellite Campus. Those associated with the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration can request at this library. If the material is listed be at “Business:Library,” it means that it is at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration in Minamioosawa Campus (including faculty laboratory=not available).
Can I browse journal back numbers not available on the shelves in the browsing room ?
Journal back numbers held by the library are kept in the storeroom. Write down the title on a piece of paper and request it at the front desk.
I found a resource on OPAC, but I do not see it on the shelves
That means that it is either in the storeroom (available), on loan (reservations possible), in a faculty laboratory (not available) or has been misplaced (not available). Ask library staff for help in locating the resource.
Can I look in the storeroom ?
Faculty members may enter the storeroom. In principle, the storeroom is off limits to students and persons from other departments. In some cases you visit the storeroom accompanied by library staff. Inquire for details.
Can materials in the faculty laboratories be used ?
In principle, no. These materials show up in the results for department management purposes, but are not available for use. If you cannot get it at any other library, please consult.
Can I submit requests for photocopies or inter-library loans to other universities from here ?
No. Please submit your requests at the Central Library. You may also make such requests on the Central Library’s website (MyLibrary). See the MyLibrary instructions for details.
How many materials do yo have ?
As of April 2025, there are approximately 134,000 books, and 1,200 Japanese/western journal titles including discontinued.
I would like to browse master’s and doctoral theses of students who have completed courses of Business/Economics at the university.
Master’s and doctoral thesis are kept at the Central Library. Ask one of the staff of the Central Library for details.
Can I eat and drink in the library ?
No food or drink are allowed in the library including group study area.
I am NOT affiliated with the university. Can I use the library ?
Inquire in advance with the Central Library regarding the materials you wish to use.