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We borrow materials not owned by Hitotsubashi University Libraries from other libraries.
- Requesting photocopies from other libraries
- Requesting books on Interlibrary Loan from other libraries
Please check the holdings of Hitotsubashi University Libraries before making a request.
You can check the holdings of other libraries via the online search systems below:
Requesting photocopies from other libraries
- You can request via MyLibrary or at the Help Desk.
- A fee will be charged.
- You can request photocopies to the extent permitted by the Copyright Law restrictions.
Delivery Days and Fee
Domestic Libraries | National Diet Library | Overseas Libraries | |
Delivery days | Around 3 to 7 days | Around 7 to 10 days | Around 1 to 8 weeks |
Fee | 35 to 70 yen per sheet (monochrome) + Postage | For details, please see here. | 3,000 to 20,000 yen per item |
Requesting books on Interlibrary Loan from other libraries
- You can request via MyLibrary or at the Help Desk.
- A fee will be charged.
- You cannot borrow periodicals.
- Lenders may restrict material uses. For example, some materials can be used only within the library and viewed only.
Delivery days and Fee
Domestic Libraries | National Diet Library | Overseas Libraries | |
Delivery days | Around 3 to 7 days | Around 7 to 10 days | Around 3 to 8 weeks |
Fee | Postage for delivery and return (+ handling charges) | Return postage | Postage for delivery and return (+ handling charges) |
Public Subsidy Service for Graduate Students’ Interlibrary Loan
- For loans only.
- During the academic year (since April 1): up to 5 books per person free.
- The service will end on January 31.
- When our budget will reach the maximum limit, the service will end before January 31.
- Not available for loans from National Diet Library or Overseas Libraries.