Nagoya University Central  Library

For Visitors

This page provides information for using the Nagoya University Central Library.
If you want to use other departmental libraries, please check each departmental Library Guide.

How to use the Library

  • Outside visitors to the Nagoya University Central Library may also browse the Library's collection of materials when they have an academic study, research, or survey theme.
    ※It is not allowed to use the seat and any facilities of the library. For example, on purpose of exam study.
  • It is not allowed to take children to the library.
  • During the examination period (twice a year, on specified days in July-August and January-February), the library is very crowded. Please avoid visiting Library during this period.
  • There is no parking lot in the library for visitors. Please visit by public transport. » Access

■For undergraduate or graduate student of another university »


■For other external users »


■For members of Institute of Developing Economies

  • For issuance of Nagoya University central library card, please look at "For Visitors" in Nagoya University library web page.
  • Checkout Limits and Loan periods are the same as those of "other external users".

■Ordering from Nagoya university library (ILL)


■Contact us

Browsing and making copies

■Search Holdings

  • Search Holdings » Nagoya University OPAC
    ※The materials which location begins with "Cent Lib..." in Opac search results are located in the Central Library.
    ※If you take a note of these "location", "cell numbers", and "material ID", you can find the book easily.

■Entering and Browsing

  • Please fill in the "Central Library Access Application for visitors" at the Information & Circulation Desk,and please show your ID card.
  • Almost all materials are accessible on open-shelves. Please take them from the book shelves and browse.
  • When you want to use closed stack, Please apply on the web form.→Closed stack
  • When you want to use microform resources and doctoral Theses of Nagoya University, please ask at the Circulation Desk.
    (service hours:Weekday 8:30-17:00(can not be borrowed)
  • When you want to use rare books /semi-rare books, Please apply three days (except Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) before using them.Please read here and apply. Browsing rare books /semi-rare books
  •  ※Depending on the condition of materials, You may not use the materials.
     ※Reference:Nagoya University Library Rare books / Collections
  • If you wish to use the resources of the Central Library for more than 3 months, you can obtain Central Library user card by registering.

■Photocopy

There are two types of photocopy machines: coin-operated and card-operated. Co-op copy cards can be purchased at vending machine on the 2nd floor.
※You cannot change money here. Please prepare a change. Photocopy

 

Borrowing books

  • You need to apply for a library card in advance for borrowing books from the Central Library.
     To borrow books and renew, you need the library card.
    ※If you are undergraduate or graduate student of another university, we can't issue a library card (however, Open University of Japan students and correspondence course university students may apply) Please go to the library at your university and ask for the ILL service.
    ※If you are a vocational school or secondary/elementary education school students, high school student/graduate preparing for college entrance exams, or a preparatory school student, we can't issue a library card.

■Checkout Limits and Loan periods

Resouce Type Floor Checkout Limit Loan Period
Books for researchers 1・4F 5 books 14 days
Books for undergraduates 3F 3 books 14 days


Audio-visual materials and non-circulating materials cannot be borrowed.


■Renewals and Reservations

  • The lending period can be renewed only once within the return period. (And only if the material is not already reserved by another user. Please return before the due date)
  • No reservations can be made.

■Caution

  1. Please strictly observe the return date of each borrowed material.
  2. Please follow the instructions of the library staff.
  3. Please return all books by expiration date of your card.
  4. Please take good care of materials.If a material you have borrowed is lost or damaged you will have to pay compensation.

 

Issuance of Nagoya University central library card

■Requirements for applicants

  1. Have an academic study,reseach, or survey theme.
  2. Continuously use the Library at least for 3 months.
  3. You must not be undergraduate or,graduate student (including non-degree student) of another university, a vocational school or secondary/elementary education school students, high school student/graduate preparing for college entrance exams, or preparatory school student (however, Open University of Japan students and correspondence course university student may apply)

 

■Caution

  1. If you wish submit your application/collect your Library Card, You must visit the Library in person. Do not lend your Card to anyone else.
  2. When a change occurs in the information on your application form, please promptly inform the Library.
  3. In some cases the screening results may not meet your wishes.
  4. Expiration date of the Library Card is the end of the month falling two years after the issue date. Users who will continue to use the Library must renew their card in plenty of time while the card is still valid.
  5. If you forget your password and you need your password to be reissued, you must come to the Library in person.
  6. Applications by mail, phone or email are not accepted.

 

■New Application

a) Service Hours

  • Opening hours (until 30 minutes before closing)

b) Required Documents

  1. Document proving current living address (driving license, health insurance card※, passport, resident card, etc.)
    ※When you show your health insurance card, you should visit the Library from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
  2. Application for Central Library Card(Forms are also available at the Information & Circulation Desk.)

c) Issue

  • Please pick up your Card at the Information & Circulation Desk within the receipt period (one week to three months after your application).
  • You must visit the Library in person. Application by mail will not be accepted.
  • To pick up your card, you need the document proving current living address (driving license, health insurance card, passport, resident card, etc.)

 

■Renewal (if you already have the Library Card)

a) Service Hours

  • Opening hours (until 30 minutes before closing)
    ※Renewal procedures can be carried out from 3 month before the card is due to expire.
    If your card expires, the renewal process will take three days (excluding weekends and holidays), so please ensure you apply for renewal in plenty of time while the card is still valid.

b) Required Documents

  1. Document proving current living address (driving license, health insurance card, passport, resident card, etc.)
    ※When you show your health insurance card, you should visit the Library from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
  2. Your current Central Library Card
  3. Application for Central Library Card (Forms are also available at the Information & Circulation Desk .)

 

■Changing items recorded on your application/Reissuing your password

a) Service Hours

  • Opening hours (until 30 minutes before closing)
    ※Reissuing your password will take three days (excluding weekends and holidays).
    Please pick up your initial password form at the Information & Circulation Desk by the due date (You can pick up during three month from three days after the application).

b) Required Documents

  1. Document proving current living address (driving license, health insurance card, passport, resident card, etc.)
    ※When you show your health insurance card, you should visit the Library from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
  2. Your current Central Library Card
  3. Application for Central Library Card (Forms are also available at the Information & Circulation Desk.)

 

Contact us

  • For Library opening days and hours,and Use of Central Library Tel. 052-789-3678(Information & Circulation Desk)
  • For Issuance of Central Library Card  Tel. 052-789-3678(Weekdays 8:30-17:00)
  • For Our Collections Tel. 052-789-3680 (Reference/Intelibrary Loan Desk Weekdays 8:30-17:00)
  • For Inter-Library Loan Tel.052-789-3682/3683 (Reference/Intelibrary Loan Desk Weekdays 8:30-17:00)
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