The Library will be closed for the maintenance on June 5, 2024.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Library Closed (June 5, 2024)
Notice of Video Shooting (June 7, 2024)
We will shoot a video inside the library as follows.
[Date] June 7, 2024 (Fri.) from 9:00 am to noon
[Place] Library Entrance, Main Building and Reading Room
- This is a video shoot for the Open Campus 2024. 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.
Scheduled downtime for JapanKnowledge Database maintenance on May. 25
〈Schedule〉
9:00-14:00 on Saturday, 25th May. 2024 (Japan Time)
〈Suspended service〉
All JapanKnowledge Services (JapanKnowledge Lib, Select contents and JKBooks)
【Problem Resolved】Access Problem of Hermes-Link and e-Journal / e-Book List
*As of 9:00 2024/5/10, the problem has been resolved.
We have an access problem of Hermes-Link and e-Journal / e-Book List via Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
The cause of the problem is now under investigation. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
If you have a problem accessing Hermes-Link and e-Journal / e-Book List, please change your browser.
*The problem might be resolved by updating Google Chrome to the latest version (124.0.6367.119).
【Problem Resolved】Problems with the HERMES-Catalog and HERMES-IR(2024/5/5-2024/5/7)
There was a problem with HERMES-Catalog and HERMES-IR from 2024/5/5 (Sun.) early dawn to 2024/5/7 (Tue.) 8:30.
As of 2024/5/7, the problem has been resolved.
The computer area will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on May 8
The computer area on the 1st floor will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on May 8 from 1 pm until closing time.
We thank you for your understanding.
【Problem Resolved】Problems with the HERMES-Catalog and Mylibrary(2024/4/25)
There was a problem with HERMES-Catalog and MyLibrary from 2024/4/24 (Wed.) 18:30 to 2024/4/25 (Thu.) 8:15.
As of 2024/4/25, the problem has been resolved.
【Problem Resolved】Problems with the HERMES-Catalog and Mylibrary
There was a problem with HERMES-Catalog and MyLibrary from 2024/4/19 (Fri.) 21:00 to 2024/4/20 (Sat.) 11:50.
As of 2024/4/20, the problem has been resolved.
The computer area will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on April 10
The computer area on the 1st floor will be unavailable due to routine maintenance on April 10 from 1 pm until closing time.
We thank you for your understanding.
International Students Help Desk in April 2024
In April limited, the help desk for international students has been set up. The student staff would support international students with any questions or requests regarding library services. Please feel free to consult the student staff.
Implementation period: April 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26th
Opening Hours: As of the date above 13:00~17:00
Venue: Help desk on the 1st floor of the Main Library
Supported Languages: Japanese, English
*Explanation of the library usage will be given to international students from 15:15 on April 16, 19, 23, 26th. (about 30 minutes)
Please join us!
Questions include but are not limited to:
- How to find access to certain books or articles,
- How to use the self-checkout machines,
- How to borrow certain reading materials from other institutions,
- How to print electronic files in the library.