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How to find and use books
in Osaka University Library
Main Library, Osaka University
November 2020

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1) How to find paper books and e-books• How to use OPAC
• How to access E-books• How to find paper books• If the book you need is in the ANOTHER campus library…

2) How to borrow paper books• About Library Card
• About Osaka University Personal ID

3) If the book you need is not held in Osaka University…
• ILL (Inter-Library Loan)• Visiting other academic libraries
How to find and use books in Osaka University Library

How to find paper books
and e-books

How to find and use books in Osaka University Library

How to access Online Catalog [OPAC]
PC

Osaka University Library Website

https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/

Smartphone

Enter yourkeywords here!

How to find and use books in Osaka University Library

How to access Online Catalog [OPAC]
Osaka University Library Website
https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/★About Keyword
Enter yourkeywords here!

The prefix search can be done bytyping the first part of search terms
and “*“ [asterisk].
e.g. )“europe*” ⇒ “europe" or “european““book*” ⇒”book” or “books”

How to find and use books in Osaka University LibrarySort and refine the results list
Sort the results

Refine English books only
How to find and use books in Osaka University Library

How to access E-book from OPAC

ONCAMPUS

OFF CAMPUS
After logging in withyour Osaka University
Personal ID & Password,
you can access the item.

Accessdirectly!

How to find and use books in Osaka University Library

How to find paper book in OU Library
Point 1
LOCATION

Point 3
Status

Library Name& Area
By Clicking the location
name, you can view themap.

Point 2CALL NO.
Labelled Number
Within the location,books are organized innumerical and thenalphabetical order.
How to find and use books in Osaka University LibraryIf the book you need is held in the library in
ANOTHER campus…[Quick Pickup Service]

Main Lib.
Life Sciences Lib.
Sci. & Eng. Lib.
Int'l Studies Lib.

Toyonaka Campus

Suita Campus
Minoh Campus
How to find and use books in Osaka University Library

Click this button!
You can have this item
delivered to your nearby
library without charge.

How to borrow paper books
Main Library, Osaka University
November 2020
How to find and use books in Osaka University LibraryAbout Library Card
With your library card, you can check out books.

Your Status

Library Card

Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students

Your “Student ID Card” is yourLibrary Card.

Research Students
Special Students, Auditors

You need to get “Library Card”.
Please apply at the library desk, bring yourStudent ID Card. (Weekdays 9:00-17:00)

Researchers and Staff

You need to get “Library Card”.
Please apply at the library desk, bring yourOsaka University Personal ID or your contract
documents. (Weekdays 9:00-17:00)
How to find and use books in Osaka University LibraryLoan Periods and Limits
Loan periods and limits differ depending on the holding library.
Please check each library’s website or ask staff.

1) Jump toeachlibrary’swebsite.

2) Click on“Checkout/Return” tab,and you can checkloan periods and limits.
How to find and use books in Osaka University LibraryAbout Osaka University Personal ID
Osaka University Personal ID is “u*******”To use library web services, you need to log in with this ID.
e.g. Quick Pick Up Service, ILL ServiceIf you haven’t got your ID,
please ask staff in your faculty or graduate school.
◆FAQ about The Osaka University Personal ID
http://web.auth.osaka-u.ac.jp/faq/e/#kb2376f3
How to find and use books in Osaka University LibraryIf the book you need is not inOsaka University…

How to find and use books in Osaka University Library

1) ILL (Inter-Library Loan)
You may request books that are not owned by Osaka University
from other universities.
Applications
COST
1,200-1,500 YEN
TIME

2-7 days to be delivered

・Online via Web Service・In person at one of the libraries

How to find and use books in Osaka University Library

2) Visiting other academic libraries
You can visit other academic libraries to use and copy the items.
Academic libraries in Japan often require you to make inquiries inadvance through Osaka University Library. And you are also
required to bring a letter of referral prepared by Osaka UniversityLibrary.
Please ask library staff at one of the four libraries at least threedays before the visit you wish to make.

How to find and use books in Osaka University LibraryTool：CiNii Books
CiNii Books

https://ci.nii.ac.jp/books/?l=en"CiNii Books" enables you to search information of books andjournals held by academic libraries in Japan.
How to find and use books in Osaka University LibraryPlease feel free to ask librarians!
Anything about books, literatures or information for your researchand study
Main Library (Reference Desk)sogo-ref@library.osaka-u.ac.jp

Life Sciences Libraryls-ref@library.osaka-u.ac.jp

Science and Engineering Librarysl-desk@library.osaka-u.ac.jp

International Studies Library

ml-cir@library.osaka-u.ac.jp★Training Session Information
On library’s website or twitter [@OsakaUnivLib]
About databases or reference management softwares
How to find and use books in Osaka University LibraryLearning Supporters ( LSs)
LSs are graduate students in Osaka University.
LSs support your studies at Learning Support Desks.
★Location of Learning Support Desks
4 Libraries
Main Library / Science and Engineering LibraryLife Sciences Library / International Studies Library★Service Hours
Please check our website.

https://www.library.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/ta_eng/
How to find and use books in Osaka University Library