“BELL” No.196, a University Library public relations magazine, has been issued.
Information For New Students
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 [Spring Semester] 8:40-20:00 | 8:40-19:00 | 9:30-20:00 [Spring Semester] Sat. CLOSED | 9:30-19:00 |
| Periodicals Annex | 8:40-21:30 [Spring Semester] 8:40-19:30 | 8:40-18:30 | 9:30-19:30 [Spring Semester] Sat. CLOSED | 9:30-18:30 |
| Reading Room | 8:40-21:30 [Spring Semester] 8:40-19:30 | 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.
*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.
Library Closed(March 22, 23)
The Library will be closed on the following schedule.
- March 21 and 22, 2021
There will be no entrance examination of Hitotsubashi University, but the library will be closed for maintenance.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
HERMES-Catalog and MyLibrary downtime (March 18, 2021)
HERMES-Catalog (Online Library Catalog) and MyLibrary (including off-campus access to e-resources) will be unavailable due to system maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Date and time: March 18 (Thu) 9:00 through 9:30
*Please finish using MyLibrary before the service outage, as input data may be lost due to system shutdown.
*Ending time of service outage may vary depending on the circumstances of work.
*HERMES-Search is available, but part of search results (e-resource accessible via MyLibrary) may not show up.
The entrance/exit gate will change (March 24 -)
The entrance/exit gate of the library will change on March 24, 2021.
You have to touch the IC card or hold the barcode card over not only when entering the library but also when leaving.
As a result, it will be possible to know the length of stay of visitors. We expect that we will be able to quickly identify the person who was present at the time of the outbreak of infectious disease or large disasters.
It may be inconvenient, but we appreciate your cooperation.
Library online services downtime (March 12, 2021)
Library online services will be unavailable due to system maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Date and time: March 12 (Fri) 8:30 through 14:30
The following library online services will be unavailable.
- HERMES-Catalog (Online Library Catalog)
- MyLibrary (including off-campus access to e-resources)
- Database List
- HERMES-IR
- E-mail with domain names of @lib.hit-u.ac.jp
*Library will be closed on March 12, 2021.
* Sending time of Due date alert will be later than usual.
*Time of service outage may vary depending on the circumstances of work.
*HERMES-Search is available, but part of search results (e-resource accessible via MyLibrary) may not show up.
The computer area will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on March 10
The computer area on the 1st floor will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on March 10 from 1pm until closing time.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
March 8, 2021 – our website will be down until the evening
Our website will be down for maintenance from 10 am until the evening on March 8. The outage might have to be extended if any unanticipated problems occur. 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 are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
“BELL” No.195 has been issued
“BELL” No.195, a University Library public relations magazine, has been issued.
Library Closed and Influence of Library Services(February 25-26, March 12, March 22-23)
Due to the entrance examination for Hitotsubashi University, the Library will be closed on the following schedule.
- February 25 and 26, 2021
- March 12, 2021
- March 21 and 22, 2021
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)