The computer area on the 1st floor will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on June 8 from 1 pm until closing time.
We thank you for your understanding.
The computer area will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on June 8
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.
Library Closed(June 1, 2022)
The Library will be closed on the following schedule.
- Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The library will be closed for maintenance.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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.
6/1 (Wed.) Suspension of library online service
Library online service will be unavailable due to system maintenance. We thank you for your understanding.
Date | Time | Service to suspend |
6/1 (Wed.) | 8:00 ~ 14:00 | ・HERMES-Catalog (Online Library Catalog) ・MyLibrary (including off-campus access to e-resources) ・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 6/1 (Wed.).
- Delivery of e-mails from the Library may be delayed.
- Time of service suspension may change depending on situation.
- HERMES-Search is available, but part of search results (e-resource accessible
via MyLibrary) may not show up.
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.
“BELL” No.215 and No.216 issued
“BELL” is a University Library public relations magazine. Latest issues, No.215 and No.216, are now issued.
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)
The computer area will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on May 11
The computer area on the 1st floor will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on May 11 from 1 pm until closing time.
We thank you for your understanding.