〈Schedule〉
19:00-21:00 on Tuesday, 28th June 2022 (Japan Time)
〈Suspended service〉
All Maruzen eBook Library Services
Scheduled downtime for Maruzen eBook Library maintenance on June 28
[Done]Compact shelving partially unavailable (June 21, 9:00-15:00)
Due to the maintenance of the compact shelving on the basement floor of the Library Main Building, the following area is not available.
If you wish to use the materials, please ask at the circulation counter.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
[Date] June 21, 2022, 9:00-15:00
DONE
[Area] Shelf No. 106-131 on the basement floor of the Library Main Building
- No. 106 [Foreign Books, Code Classification(Oversize)] 2090:162 – 2500:17:(3)
- No. 107-130 [Foreign Books, Code Classification]1600:20 – 3240:12:330
- No. 131 [Foreign Books, Code Classification(Oversize)] 2500:17:(4) – 3130:39
Due to system maintenance, some functions of HERMES-Catalog and HERMES-Search will be suspended (2022/6/18-6/19)
〈Schedule〉
Saturday, June 18, 2022 10:00 – Sunday, June 19, 2022 10:00 (Japan time)
〈Suspended service〉
HERMES-Catalog、HERMES-Search
- Time of service suspension may change depending on maintenance situation.
- When the service is not available, a message such as “Service is unavailable" will be displayed when accessing the site.
- HERMES-Catalog and HERMES-Search are available themselves, but part of search results may not show up. In addition, you may not be able to access content from search results.
Resumption of Using Group Study Rooms and Clock Tower Commons (6/2-)
In accordance with the lowering of the University’s activity guideline level from “Level 3″ to “Level 1″, we will resume using the group study rooms and Clock Tower Commons on June 2.
Group Study Rooms
Capacity: 6 people
- Each room is equipped with an acrylic partition.
- Wearing a mask is mandatory. Please disinfect the furniture after use.
- You can make reservation with MyLibrary already.
Clock Tower Commons
Hours of use: Weekdays until 8 p.m.
Number of seats: 3 seats for 4 people, 1 seat for 2 people, 4 seats for 1 person
- Acrylic partitions are provided.
- Please do not move the desks or chairs. Please use the room as it is currently laid out.
- Wearing a mask is mandatory. Please disinfect the furniture after use.
Common Precautions
We may change our services in the future depending on the situation. If there are any changes, we will announce them on the website.
In order to prevent the spread of infection, please observe the following precautions when visiting the library.
- Please refrain from entering the library if you are unwell, such as fever (37.5℃ or higher), cough, or feeling lethargic.
- You must wear a mask. If you do not wear it, you will not be allowed to enter.
- Please wash your hands or disinfect your fingers.
- There are disinfectants for the desk on each floor. Please disinfect by yourself when using the reading seat.
Notice: Video Shooting (May 28, 29)
We will shoot a video inside the library as follows.
[Date] Saturday, May 28, 2022 13:00 – 17:00
(Preliminary date) Sunday, May 29, 2022 13:00 – 17:00
[Place] Library Main Building 1st floor, 2nd floor and Reading Room
- This is a video shoot for the campus tour of KODAIRA Festival 2022. This video will be available to the public.
- There will be no close-up shots of faces but there is a possibility that you will be in the background.
- Some noise may be generated.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please Save Electricity
Electricity rates are expected to increase significantly this fiscal year.
We ask for your further cooperation in saving electricity in the following.
3UP / 3DOWN
Use the stairs to move three floors, not elevators.
Turn off diligently
Turn off the lights when you leave the carrels or the reading area.
Summer 28°C / Winter 20°C
The air conditioning is set at 28°C in summer and 20°C in winter.
Bring clothes that you can layer to adjust to the weather.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Scheduled downtime for JapanKnowledge Database maintenance on May 28
〈Schedule〉
9:00-13:00 on Saturday, 28th May 2022 (Japan Time)
〈Suspended service〉
All JapanKnowledge Services (JapanKnowledge Lib, Select contents and JKBooks)
12,000+ Cambridge Core eBooks Available (-2022/9/30)
12,000 academic ebooks published from 2017 to 2022 by Cambridge University Press or other partner press are now available. New titles will come up every month.
Partner press: Boydell & Brewer, Edinburgh University Press, ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, Liverpool University Press, etc.
* Some titles are not available even if they are published from 2017 to 2022. Cambridge History Series, Cambridge Companion Series, Handbooks and Textbooks are also not covered.
*As a rule, purchase requests for eligible titles during this period will be cancelled.
ACCESS: Cambridge core
* Titles with this icon 
are available (including purchased ones).
*Off-campus access is available.
*For remote access, please go to Remote Access
[updated]Taylor ＆ Francis eBooks available (-2022/10/31)
Taylor ＆ Francis eBooks now available.
More than 100,000 eBooks from a variety of publishers are available, including Routledge for the humanities and social sciences, and CRC Press for the science and technology sector.
*All titles are available for a limited time including contents not contracted by the university.
*Titles in the trial are not available for download in PDF, but only for online viewing and printing.
Period: – December 31, 2021 → April 30, 2022 → October 31, 2022
*Off-campus access is available.
*For remote access, please go to Remote Access.
Information For New Students 2022
Welcome to Hitotsubashi University!
All Hitotsubashi University Library staff are looking forward to helping you.
We have a playlist for new students on our YouTube channel. Please check it out as well. *Japanese ONLY
Opening Hours
| Weekdays Quarter | Weekdays Break | Sat., Sun., Holidays Quarter | Sat., Sun., Holidays Break | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Main Building | 8:40-22:00 | 8:40-19:00 | 9:30-20:00 | 9:30-19:00 |
| Periodicals Annex | 8:40-21:30 | 8:40-18:30 | 9:30-19:30 | 9:30-18:30 |
| Reading Room | 8:40-21:30 | 8:40-18:30 | – | – |
*more details, show here.
How to enter
Entrance of the library is at the Clock Tower on the West Campus.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the main entrance is closed. You can use the south entrance.
*Click here for details.
The student ID card is required to enter / exit the library or to checkout books.
Self-guided library tour gives you a brief overview of library service and facilities.
*Click here for details.
Circulation Service
| Checkout Limits | Loan Period (Books for study) | Loan Period (Other books) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 10 books | 2 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Graduate Students/Researchers | 30 books | 2 weeks | 2 months |
*Click here for details.
About MyLibrary
With MyLibrary you can:
- Check of Status of Loan/Reservation
- Extension of Return Dates
- Reservation for On-loan Materials
- Request other campus materials
- Group study room reservation
- Photocopy / Interlibrary Loan
- Book purchase request
- Remote Access
*Click here for details.
IT environment
In the library, you can use the university’s wireless LAN and the same PC and printer as the Information Education Building.
*Click here for details.
Search Materials
You can search library materials and e-resource contents with HERMES-Search.
HERMES-Search is available from the search box in the center of the library website.
Databeses, e-Journals, e-Books
See below for the electronic resources available at Hitotsubashi University.
If you want to use them from off-campus, show here.
Help Desk
You can ask a librarian about how to use the library, how to find materials and using materials from other institutions.
- Place: Library Main Building 1st floor
- Service Hour:
[Quarter] Weekdays 9:00-17:00
[Break] Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
* As a general rule, questions to the help desk are accepted from inquiry from Ask a librarian to prevent infectious diseases.
Rules and Regulations
- Please take good care of books.
- Please put books back in the original place after using them.
- Please do not eat or drink.
*Only drinks in sealed containers are allowed. - Please return books before due date.
- Photography in the library requires prior application.
*Click here for details
Event Guide
The library holds a variety of events throughout the year.
Click here for details. *Japanese ONLY
Information for Graduate Students
* The contents are intended for graduate students, but can also be viewed by undergraduate students.
Guidance for Graduate Students
Google Classroom (for fraduate students: online guidance) provides videos and slide materials on how to find materials and library services.
How to use ▶Access Google Classroom ▶ Sign in with your Hitotsubashi Authentication ID ▶ Join a class ▶ View various contents
*Japanese ONLY
Institutional Repository
HERMES-IR, Hitotsubashi Educational and Research MEdia Service-Institutional Repository, is an archive which collects, preserves and disseminates digital copies of research outputs of the University.
*Click here for details.