The usage regulations of the Chiyoda Campus Library have been amended as follows.

1. Change of material categories and loan periods

From February 16, 2022, we will add a new category of “Books for Study" to the materials in the Chiyoda Campus Library. We will change the loan period from “2 weeks" to “Same as the Main Library".
Except “Books for Study", graduate students can borrow books for two months and faculties can borrow books until the end of the fiscal year.
However, if a book is reserved for more than two months after the check-out date, we may ask you to return it.

The new loan period will be effective for loans and renewals after 10:00 a.m. on February 21, 2022.

Click here for the list of material categories and loan periods at the Main Library.

Amended Article: Hitotsubashi University, Usage Regulations of the Chiyoda Campus Library, Article 7, Paragraph 3 and Appendix 2 (related to Article 7, Paragraph 3) *Japanese ONLY
Effective date: February 16, 2022

2. Penalty for Overdue

Penalties for overdue materials will be applied from April 1, 2022.
The penalty period for materials borrowed from the Chiyoda Campus will be the same as that for the Central Library. During the penalty period, no new materials can be checked out or renewed. (The number of days you are late from the due date, up to 60 days, with a grace period of 10 days)

Click here for the penalty rules of the Main Library.

Amended Article: Hitotsubashi University, Usage Detailed Regulations of the Chiyoda Campus Library, Article 7 (newly established) *Japanese ONLY
Effective date: April 1, 2022

You have to return all library materials if you will graduate or retire in March 2022.
Please check your lending status on MyLibrary.

All library services, including MyLibrary, will expire on the end date of enrollment.
For those who are graduating or completing their studies, it will expire on March 18, 2022, and for those who are retiring, it will expire on the end date of employment.
The expire date is different from some services of Information Systems Management Headquarters, for example Gmail.

You may return them to the book return drop outside of the entrance or also mail them back.

  • Send them by traceable service. (ex: “Yu-Pack”, “Letter Pack” of Japan Post co., ltd.)
  • Wrap the books in a plastic bag to prevent rain and water.
  • Pay postage by yourself.

The delivery address is as follows;

2-1, Naka, Kunitachi-Shi, Tokyo, 186-8602
Hitotsubashi University Library, Circulation Section

*If there is the product name area, please write “Return Book".

  • For faculty and staff who will continue to be enrolled, please contact the counter. (Weekdays 9:00 – 17:00)
  • For students who will continue to be enrolled with the same student ID(extension of enrollment period), we will extend the expiration date for the library using around March 10th.
    We will not extend the loan period, please renew with MyLibrary by yourself.
  • For students who go on to a master’s or doctoral program at Hitotsubashi University, or who will be employed at Hitotsubashi University, you can make a temporary user’s pass with an expiration date of March 31 if you have documents that can confirm your enrollment or employment (e.g., admission permit). Please bring your documents and consult at the counter. (Weekdays 9:00 – 17:00)
    You cannot take over the books on loan. Please return them once by March 31, 2022.
    *Penalties for overdue books will be carried over.

Due to the entrance examination for Hitotsubashi University, the Library will be closed on the following schedule.

  • February 25 and 26, 2022
  • March 12, 2022
  • March 22, 2022 *If supplementary exam is not held, the library will be open.
  • March 23, 2022 *Even if supplementary exam is not held, the library will be closed.

In addition, we may be late with the response to some applications and inquiries.
Thank you for your understanding.

[Affected Services]

  • ILL(photocopy/loan)
  • Mailing photocopies service
  • Reference Service(Ask a librarian)

Due to the lightning work in the Periodicals Annex, using of the reading area and bookshelves will be restricted during following schedule. Also, some noise may occur.

DateLocationHow to use
2/12(Sat.)B1FUnavailable all day
2/21(Mon.) – 2/22(Tue.)1F, 2F1F: Access allowed
2F: Retrieval by Staff (until 5 p.m.)
2/24(Thu.)4F, 5FRetrieval by Staff (until 5 p.m.)
2/25(Fri.) – 2/26(Sat.)AllLibrary Closed *For entrance examinations
3/7(Mon.) – 3/8(Tue.)3FRetrieval by Staff (until 5 p.m.)
  • On 2/12 (Sat.), staff will not be available retrieving books on B1F.
  • On 2/21 (Mon.) and 22 (Tue.), you may enter the 1F, but it will be dark and there may be equipment in the corridors. Please use with caution.
  • On 2/25 (Fri.) and 26 (Sat.), the library main building and the Periodicals Annex will be closed all day for the entrance examinations.

Retrieval by Staff

If the “How to use" column indicate “Retrieval by Staff", please fill in the book borrowing slip and apply at the counter before 5 p.m.. The application received after 5 p.m., you will not be able to use.

If you know in advance that you will use materials on a restricted floor, please apply accordance with “Reserving Stack Area Materials."

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and appreciate your cooperation.

Due to heavy snowfall, opening hours of library might change on February 10-11.

2/10: Library may be closed at the discretion of the library director.

2/11: Library may be closed if a alarm is issued in Kunitachi City as follows, or if the JR Chuo lines and JR Nambu lines including the area of Kunitachi City are suspended.

  1. If an alarm is issued in Kunitachi City as of 7:00 a.m.
    The library will be temporarily closed from the regular opening time until 1:00 p.m.
  2. If an alarm is issued in Kunitachi City as of 11:00 a.m.
    The library will be temporarily closed from 1:00 p.m. to the regular closing time.
  3. If an alarm is issued in Kunitachi City at 1:00 p.m.
    The library will be temporarily closed from 3:00 p.m. to the regular closing time.
  4. If an alarm is issued in Kunitachi City at 3:00 p.m.
    The library will be temporarily closed from 5:00 p.m. to the regular closing time.

cf. 土日・祝日に警報等が発令された場合の附属図書館の開館、閉館について (Japanese ONLY)

Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Authentication function of some library systems will be unavailable due to temporary suspension of university-wide single sign-on service. We thank you for your understanding.

DateTimeSystems that cannot be authenticated
2/12(Sat.)You cannot sign-in(login) for 30 minutes between 17:00 and 18:00.・PCs in university library

Online services:
・MyLibrary（including off-campus access to e-resources）
・HERMES-IR
  • Users who have already signed in before suspension may continue to use the system.
  • Time of maintenance may change depending on situation.

〈Schedule〉
9:00-19:00 on Saturday, 26th Feb. 2022 (Japan Time)

〈Suspended service〉
All JapanKnowledge Services (JapanKnowledge Lib, Select contents and JKBooks)

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

  • Date & Time:
    • 2/2(Wed.) 12:00~12:30
  • Service to suspend:
    • HERMES-Catalog
    • MyLibrary（including off-campus access to e-resources）
    • HERMES-IR

Our website will be down for maintenance from 13:00 on February 1. The service suspension may change depending on situation. During maintenance, urgent messages will be posted on Facebook and Twitter.

You can still use HERMES-Search, HERMES-Catalog, MyLibrary, and HERMES-IR. You can still use databases also via the Databases List and e-journals via the title list or HERMES-Search. Some electronic resources are available from off-campus. Please access via MyLibrary.

We thank you for your understanding.