Guide to Nagoya University Central Library 2024

Rosaceae Sorbus commixta from Ito Keisuke collection “Kinka shokubutu zusestu” at Nagoya University Central Library

Library Hours
Opening Hours
Self-checkout/return machines
Borrowing at the Circulation Desk
Returning at the Circulation Desk
Using library facilities
Application for library facilities
Reference/Interlibrary Loan Desk
Support Desk
OPAC

Weekdays
Weekends & Holidays*
8:00–22:00
8:45–22:00
8:00–21:50
8:45–21:50
8:00–21:30
8:45–21:30
8:00–22:00
8:45–22:00
8:00–21:30
8:45–21:30
8:30–17:00—
8:30–17:00—15:00–19:00—
5:00 a.m.–2:30 a.m.

Weekends & Holidays : Sat./Sun./Public holidays/Summer holidays (Aug. 10-18)

Library Closing Dates
New Year’s period (Dec. 28–Jan. 6)
Periodic maintenance (Aug. 20)
Planned electrical power cut (Sep. 8, Nov. 17)
Any provisional changes to service hours, closing dates, etc. will be announced on
the library bulletin board and on the library website.

Inquiries
General inquiries: Information Desk 052-789-3678
Inquiry form: https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/inq/inquiry.html

https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/central/index_e.html

Entering the libraryYour Student/Staff ID card or Central Library card (referred to below as “ID card”) is
necessary when you pass through the entrance gate in the library. Persons whose ID carddoesn’t have the access permission and staff whose ID card hasn’t been issued should ask
at the Information Desk (weekdays 8:30–17:00). Your ID card is also required when you
wish to check out books, use some library facilities or pass through the exit gate.

Searching for library materials
Searching for Books & Journals

When you are looking for books and journals, search for their location using Nagoya
University Library Search (OPAC: Online Public Access Catalog). On OPAC, online request
services are also available.

Nagoya University Library Search (OPAC)
https://opac.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/?lang=english
Library Services*:• Check your borrowing record & reserved items• Renew due dates of books• Make ILL loan / copy orders• Save bookmarks & search criteria*THERS account is required

Accessing E-resources

You can access e-resources (i.e. e-journals, e-books, and databases) through the Librarywebsite. Some e-resources can be accessed off-campus via specialized site.

Arrangement of resources

The materials whose location begins with “Cent Lib ...” in OPAC search results are locatedin the Central Library. We have more than 1.2 million books & journals shelved from thebasement to the 4th floor of the Central Library.
Floor

Materials

4F

Books for Researchers (Humanities)

3F

Books for Undergraduates / Current Journals

2F

Reference Books / White Papers / Audio-Visual Materials /Language Learning Materials / Career Corner / ICT Corner

1FBooks for Researchers (Social Science / Natural Science) / Reference Books

B1

Journals and Newspapers (Back Numbers)

Arrangement of Resources
https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/central/location_e.html

Notes on using library
Please be quiet in the library
However, it is permitted to have
conversations for learning purposes on
the 2nd floor and in the NEOREX Pods
on the 3rd floor.

No food or drink
Beverages in securely covered containers
are permitted.
The cafe outside the entrance gate can beused as a space to have lunch, including
food brought in from outside.

Do not callYou are only allowed to call in the areaswith marks.

No smoking
There are no smoking areas in the libraryand its surroundings.

Borrowing books
Checkout Limits / Loan periods / Renewals
Resource TypeBooks

University members
Checkout Limit

PeriodRenewals

Books for Undergraduates(2F, 3F)

10 books

14 days

Up to 2 times

Books for Researchers(1F, 4F)

20 books

56 days

Only 1 time

5 sets14 daysNon-renewable

Audio-Visual Materials• Journals, newspapers and some books cannot be borrowed.
• If you return books late, you cannot borrow any books for the number of overdue days.

Borrowing / Returning• ID card is required to borrow materials.
• Self-checkout/return machines are available for borrowing and returning book(s).
• When you want to use materials that cannot be borrowed through self-checkout/return
machines (e.g. Audio-Visual Materials, Language Learning Materials, and so on), pleaseinquire at the Circulation Desk.
• Please put the book into the book drop in front of the entrance when library is closed.

Renewing• Renewals can be made before the due date as long as there is no reservation by anotheruser, etc.
• You can check your borrowing record and renew the due date of the book on OPAC*.
*THERS account is required.

Reserving books on loan [THERS account is required.]If you want to use a book that is presently ‘checked out’ on OPAC, you can make areservation. (Up to 5 each for Books for Undergraduates/Researchers and Audio-VisualMaterials)
Borrowing Books
https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/central/borrow_e.html

Photocopying Library materials
You may copy library materials in accordance with Copyright Act (Article 31).
• Photocopying library materials may be permitted only for personal research or study
purposes.
• You may take one copy of a part (less than half) of a work.
• It is not allowed to copy full article in the latest issue of journals or newspapers.
• Fill out ‘Application Form of Copy Services’ and post it in the box placed near copymachines.

Copy Machines in the Central Library• There are three types of copy machines: coin-operated and card-operated (Co-op copy
cards and Central Library copy cards).
When making copies at university expense, please apply to the Reference/Interlibrary
Loan Desk and obtain a copy card paid at university expense. (weekdays 8:30-17:00)
Photocopy
https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/central/copy_e.html

Using facilities
Individual study

Carrel desks(3F, 4F), Research Rooms (4F)*, Work Pods (2F)***You can get the key using the key deposit machine (2F) with your ID card.
**You can make a reservation at the Circulation Desk for online classes orjob interviews.
Group Learning Area

Group learning

Learning Commons (2F), Discovery Square (2F)*, NEOREX Pods
(3F)*
You can have conversations for learning purposes here.

*You can use it after making a request. Please apply for it using your ID card.
Seminar Room B

Using PCs [Nagoya University ID is required.]• Satellite PC Lab.* (4F), Seminar Room A*/B*, Learning Commons (2F)You can use the PC connected by the Information Media Studies System.
You may also print out a document for fee.
*Available only when the room is not booked.

• Wireless LAN (nuwnet)
It is possible to connect your own laptop to the Internet via nuwnet.

Using Audio-Visual Materials• Audio-Visual Booths (2F)**You can get the key using the key deposit machine with your ID card.

Using ICT equipment• Library MakerSpace (2F)*You can use a variety of ICT equipment such as 3D printer and 3D scanner to make things.
*Taking a pre-training and making a reservation is required to use it.

Facilities that require booking at Circulation Desk
(weekdays 8:30–17:00)

Reservation reception time

Eligible person

NEOREX Pods
Work Pods

From 1 week in advance to on the day of use.

Faculty, Staff and Allstudents

Discovery Square

From 4 weeks to 3 weekdays in advance.*(A list of non-university members must be submitted if they are to participate.)

Faculty, Staff and All
students

Satellite PC Lab,Seminar Room A/B

From 4 weeks to 3 days (weekdays) in advance.*

Faculty, Staff and TA*If you use it for class, you can make a request first in the semester.

Facilities
https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/central/facility_e.html

Learning / Research Support
Reference/Interlibrary Loan Desk (weekdays 8:30–17:00)

Library staff provide assistance in searching for materials on specific topic or on using
electronic resources.

Support Desk (weekdays 15:00–19:00)

Graduate student staff provide support on how to use the library and give advice on
research, writing reports, etc. (in Japanese, Chinese, or English)

Guidance & Courses

The library offers guided tours and training courses. For details, please check the librarywebsite and notices.
Reference Service
https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/central/reference_e.html

Accessibility
We have various accessible facilities, equipment, and services in the Central Library as
follows: accessible restrooms (wheelchair, babies, and ostomate), height-adjustable desk
for wheelchair-users, reading magnification devices with the voice reading software*, etc.
*You are required to apply for using it at Circulation Desk with your ID card.

Libraries in Nagoya University (Map & contact information: back cover)
Nagoya University Library consists of the Central Library and over 20 departmental libraries.
Please note that borrowing policies and library opening hours differ from library to library.
Please visit the departmental library web pages for more information.
Libraries in Nagoya University
https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/guide/map/index_e.html

Ordering from and visiting other libraries
Borrowing books / Ordering copies: Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Books can be borrowed from libraries of other universities, as well as public libraries andthe National Diet Library. Journals cannot be borrowed.
You can order a copy of an article or part of a book from another library. Loan/Copy service
can be found on OPAC*.
*THERS account is required.

Visiting other libraries

Some libraries may require an appointment in advance or/and a letter of introduction touse their library resources. The letter of introduction is issued at the Interlibrary Loan Desk.
Please apply for it at least one week before the date of visit.
Visiting and Ordering from Other Libraries
https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/central/ill_e.html

On using library by Gifu University members
Gifu University members can also have access to Central Library and Medical Library(excluding Library of Health Sciences).
Mutual library use for member of Nagoya & Gifu Universities
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Contact information of libraries
Library, TEL, FAX
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Central Library052-789-3678 FAX 3694
Library of Humanities
052-789-2208, 2209 FAX 5931 (Office)School of Education Library052-789-2608 FAX 2609
Affiliated Upper and Lower Secondary Schools
Library052-789-2674 FAX 2696 (Office)
Available only for affiliated school students and faculty.
Law Library052-789-2318, 2319 FAX 5045
Asian Law Library (Branch of Law Library)052-789-2318, 2319 FAX 5045
Economics Library (European Info)052-789-4922, 2364 FAX 2359
Economic Research Center Library052-789-2361, 4941 FAX 4942
Library of Informatics and Languages
052-789-4730, 4729 FAX 4824
Graduate School of International Development
Library052-789-5064, 5065 FAX 5067
Science Library052-789-2962 FAX 2832

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Central Engineering Library052-789-5033 FAX 5160
Chemical and Biological Library052-789-3176
Electrical and Information Library052-789-2749
Mechanical and Aerospace Library052-789-3293
Civil Engineering Library052-789-3566

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Bioagricultural Library052-789-4011 FAX 4012
Library, Solar-Terrestrial Sciences(ISEE Library #1)
052-747-6467 FAX 747-6467
Institute of Materials and Systems for
Sustainability052-789-4996 FAX 747-6467
Library, Hydrospheric-Atmospheric Sciences(ISEE Library #2)
052-789-3458 FAX 3458
Information Technology Center Library052-789-4360 FAX 4384
Research Center of Health, Physical Fitness andSports Library052-789-5766 FAX 3957
Institute of International Education & Exchange
Library052-789-2198 FAX 5100 (Student Exchange Division)
Pharmaceutical Sciences Library052-747-6820
Gender Research Library
No phone or fax service is available

Tsurumai Campus

Medical Library052-744-2506, 2509

Daiko Campus

FAX 744-2511(Medical Library) Library of Health Sciences
052-719-1545 FAX 719-1002

For information on opening hours and services offeredby each library, please see
https://www.nul.nagoya-u.ac.jp/guide/map/index_e.html

Guide to Nagoya University Central Library (Issued April 1st, 2024)
Nagoya University Library B3-2 (790) Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8601