This survey is conducted to determine the priority order of titles to be contracted for FY2027 through FY2029.

Considering factors such as the weak yen and ongoing annual cost increases, the library has decided to strive to preserve electronic journal package contracts as much as possible. We will

also maintain a list of individual journal titles and databases ranked by usage. This list, which we named the “Maintenance Policy List," will be used to determine which titles to continue when there is a budget constraint.
For journals for which usage data cannot be obtained, mainly print editions, the library will conduct a usage survey, and the results will be adopted as the “Maintenance Policy List*."

This survey reflects the trial survey conducted in July 2025, and based on its results, the priority order for contracting foreign journal titles from FY2027 onward will be determined. We appreciate your cooperation.

* “Maintenance Policy List" is a list of individually contracted foreign journal titles arranged in order of usage frequency, used to determine contracted titles from the top according to the allocated budget.

Target participants: Students and faculty members of Hitotsubashi University who have an email address ending in “g.hit-u.ac.jp" or “r.hit-u.ac.jp."

Scope: Approximately 190 foreign journal titles in print format for which usage data cannot be obtained
(Includes about 20 electronic journal titles for which usage data is unavailable.)

Response Method:
Select, via radio buttons, the titles of print journals that you used by visiting the library at least once during the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Survey Period: January 21 – February 16, 2026 at noon

Vote here.

*Please make sure to log in using an address that ends with “g.hit-u.ac.jp" or “r.hit-u.ac.jp".

The Spring Vacation Loan 2026 will be held during Spring Break.

　Period: January 28-April 2, 2026

StatusDate Due
UndergraduatesApr. 16, 2026*
Graduates (Books for Study)Apr. 16, 2026*
Graduates (Other materials)2 months*

*For those who are scheduled to graduate or complete their degree in March 2026, the Date Due is Mar. 18, 2026 or the date on which each individual’s diploma is awarded.

  • If the expiration date of the ID card is faster than Date due, Please return the materials by the expiration date of the ID card.
  • The bound periodicals and In library use only materials are not included.
  • The Spring Vacation Loan will also be held on the same dates in Chiyoda Campus Library.

About Renewal the materials

  • The materials on loan can be changed to Spring Vacation Loan, with the exception of books that are overdue or reserved.
  • You can renew the material’s status online by using MyLibrary, from 9 a.m. on Jan. 28, 2026.

The Group Study Rooms will be closed on the following schedule due to renovation work.

Date:  February 9, 2026 ～ February 15, 2026
Place: Group Study Rooms 1～3 on 2F of Library Main Building
　　　 Group Study Rooms 4～5 on 5F of Periodicals Annex

Please use the Clock Tower Commons (TSR Commons) during the closure of the group study rooms. The period when the group study rooms are closed, the opening hours of the Commons will be extended to 8:40 am-6:30 pm.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Due to the Common Test for University Admissions, the Library will be closed on January 17 and 18, 2026.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Due to the preparations for the Common Test for University Admissions, library will close at 17:00 on January 16, 2026.
Group study rooms and the Clock Tower Building Commons [TSR Commons] will also be closed.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

The computer area on the 1st floor will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on January 14 from 1 pm until closing time.

We thank you for your understanding.

Due to the New Year holidays, the library will be closed from December 27, 2025 to January 4, 2026.

The library will open at 8:40 a.m. on January 5, 2026.
While the library will be closed, please use the Book Return Drop.

Have a happy New Year’s holiday!

Due to renovations to the heating system in the Main Library, the following areas will be closed the whole day.

　Place: The basement floor of the periodicals annex
　Date: December 16, 2025

  • If you require materials shelved on the basement floor of the periodicals annex, please apply at the counter. Library staff will retrieve the materials from the areas.
  • The width of the passage between the main building and the periodical annex will be narrowed from opening hour to 10:00 am. Please follow the instructions of the staff when passing through.
  • There will be noisy work.

We apologize and thank you for your cooperation.

The Hitotsubashi University Library’s Official Facebook page will gradually discontinue according to the following schedule.

  • Thursday, December 11, 2025: New posts will cease.
  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Account will be closed.

Since 2012, the Library’s Official Facebook page has provided information about the library’s facilities, services, and events. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us with follows and likes over the years.

Going forward, we will continue to provide the latest information through the library website, Library Official X (formerly Twitter), and our newsletter, “BELL". We will also continue to share information through the university’s Official Facebook page.

We appreciate your continued support of the Hitotsubashi University Library.

The Winter Vacation Loan 2025 will be held during Winter Break.

　Period: Dec. 12, 9:00 am -Dec. 26, 5:00 pm, 2025

StatusDate Due
UndergraduatesJan. 13, 2026
Graduates (Books for Study)Jan. 13, 2026
Graduates (Other materials)2 month
  • The bound periodicals and In library use only materials are not included.
  • If the expiration date of the ID card is faster than Date due, Please return the materials by the expiration date of the ID card.
  • The Winter Vacation Loan will also be held on the same dates in Chiyoda Campus Library.

About Renewal the materials

  • The materials on loan can be changed to Winter Vacation Loan, with the exception of books that are overdue or reserved.
  • You can renew the material’s status online by using MyLibrary, from 9:00 am on Dec. 12, 2025.