The computer area on the 1st floor will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on July 9 from 1 pm until closing time.
We thank you for your understanding.

Due to system maintenance, library services such as circulation, reservation, and renew books will be unavailable on July 21, 2025. Please note that the service will be limited if you visit the library on this day.

Services Unavailable on all day

  1. Circulation
    It will be unavailable to borrow the materials include same-day checkout.
    ※It is also unable to borrow the materials you reserved. If the reservation deadline of the books are 7/21, we will extend to 7/22.

2. Return
Though you can return materials, because the library system cannot process the return, the materials will remain “on loan" until around 9:00 AM on 7/22.
※If the loan period of the materials is 7/21, we will extend to 7/22.

3. Extension of Return Dates
You cannot extend the return dates.
※If the loan period of the books is 7/21, we will extend to 7/22. Please renew them after MyLibrary resume (It is scheduled to resume around 22:30 on 7/21).

4. PCs in the Library
The following PCs in the library will be unavailable:
・PCs for HERMES-Catalog (Online Library Catalog)
・HERMES-IR restricted-access collections terminal

Services Unavailable from 9:00 to 22:30

  1. Online Services
    The following online services will be unavailable from 9:00 to 22:30, both on and off-campus. The actual downtime may vary depending on the progress of maintenance work.
    ・HERMES-Catalog (Online Public Access Catalog)
    ・Location search for books and journals via HERMES-Search
    ・HERMES-IR (Institutional Repository)
    ・MyLibrary
    ・“Database List page" (https://opac.lib.hit-u.ac.jp/opac/gateway/?lang=1)
    　※The alternative page will be available from 7/18.

Services that will Remain Available

  1. Reading materials inside the library
  2. Self-service via Copy Machines
  3. Fee-charging Printers
  4. Use of group study rooms
    ※It will be unable to reserve for 7/21 by MyLibrary. Please make a reservation at the library counter after 7/14.
  5. User Internet Terminals (for campus members)
  6. Wireless LAN “1284 Wireless"
  7. Access to e-journals, e-books and databases

If you have any question, please contact the library counter by 17:00 on 7/18.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Library service will be unavailable due to system maintenance. We thank you for your understanding.

DateTimeService to suspend
6/15（Sun.）There may be two stops between midnight and 2:00 AM.・HERMES-Catalog
・MyLibrary
・Database List
・Search results of HERMES-Search
・HERMES-IR
・E-mails with domain name @lib.hit-u.ac.jp

The computer area on the 1st floor will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on June 11 from 1 pm until closing time.
We thank you for your understanding.

ProQuest Central Premium is now available.
This database, provided by ProQuest (Clarivate), offers a wealth of full-text content, including magazines, news sources, trade journals, case studies, market and industry reports, and business cases. The number of accessible journal titles, foreign newspapers, theses, and video content is far greater than the content our library currently subscribes to. Please take advantage of this opportunity.

Number of simultaneous accesses: unlimited
Period: until August 5, 2025
For remote access, please follow the steps here.

Oxford Research Encyclopedia (ORE) of Asian History is now available.
The Oxford Research Encyclopedias (OREs) is an online encyclopedia with current, trustworthy peer-reviewed articles.
New topics are added and existing articles are updated every month.
In addition to the 5 subscribed subjects (Business Management, Economics & Finance, International Studies, Political Science, and Psychology), you will also have access to the subject of Asian History for 2 months.

Number of simultaneous accesses: unlimited
Period: 　- Aug. 1, 2025
For remote access, please follow the steps: Home > Research Support > E-Resource Portal > Remote Access

The Library will be closed for the maintenance on June 4, 2025.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

DateTimeService to suspend
6/4 (Wed.)8:00 ～ 13:30・HERMES-Catalog (Online Library Catalog)
・MyLibrary
・Database List
・Search results of HERMES-Search
・HERMES-IR
・E-mails with domain names of @lib.hit-u.ac.jp
  • Library will be closed on 6/4 (Wed.).
  • Delivery of e-mails from the Library may be delayed.
  • Time of service suspension may change depending on situation.

The following electronic resources are now accessible. Please take advantage of this opportunity!

■ Policy Commons 2025 Open Collection
The collection stores and provides grey literature such as reports, blog posts, videos, and podcasts from government agencies facing the removal of public information and data.
Registration is required, but the service is free to use. As we are already registered as an institution, you can use the service on the on-campus network.

Click here for detailed collection information.
Click here for the press release by Coherent Digital.

Number of simultaneous accesses: Unlimited
Remote access: Available.
*Please click here to learn how to access remotely.

DateTimeService to suspend
5/26（Mon.）There may be up to two stoppages of approximately 15 minutes each between 2:00 AM and 4:00 AM.・HERMES-Catalog
・MyLibrary
・Database List
・Search results of HERMES-Search
・HERMES-IR
・E-mails with domain name @lib.hit-u.ac.jp