FAQ about using the library during the construction of the new library【Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan)】
質問

回答

I understand that you will be utilizing an off-campus Depending on the timing of the order, it will arrive atstacks to deliver materials, but how long will it take the Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan) in the next day
to retrieve them?
or two.

Can I enter the stacks on the basement floor of theHakuenkan Building?

No. Library staff will retrieve materials you wish touse from the stacks and provide them to you.

Can alumni use theImadegawa Library (Neiseikan)?

Yes, alumni may use the library. However, due tolimited reading space, we would appreciate it if you
could refrain from spending a long time in the library.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Are Local Residents allowed to use the Imadegawa
Library（Neiseikan)?

No. The Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan) will not
accept applications from local residents.

I understand that the materials held in the current
library will be divided and held in the Imadegawa
Library（Neiseikan), the basement stacks of theHakuenkan, and the off-campus stacks. Whatcriteria will be used to determine the location of thebooks?

The materials of General Collection, Periodicals, andReference Collection in the current library will beplaced in the Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan). The
materials of the closed stacks collection will beplaced in the appropriate locations depending on theusage of the materials. The details regarding thelocations of the materials will be informed on thelibrary website and the notice boards inside thelibrary once they are determined.

Will it take time for the locations to be reflected onDOORS?

Reflection on DOORS will be done in a way that it
does not adversely affect the use of the materials.

Please contact the Reference Counter forWill we be able to apply for use of other university
information on
and institutional libraries at the Imadegawa Libraryusing other university and institutional libraries upon（Neiseikan)?
request.
Is it possible to return the books borrowed fromother locations to the Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan)?

Returns at the counter will be done the same way as
now. You can also use the book return slot at theImadegawa Library（Neiseikan).

Will there be any changes in the operation of thefaculty libraries related to the construction of thelibrary?

There is no change in the faculty libraries. You can
use them as it has been up to now.

The space of the Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan) will
be much smaller than the current library, so theHow will be the number of seats and reading rooms in
number of seats in the reading room will be limited.
the Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan)compared to theAs an alternative, we will use a classroom on the 2nd
current library?
floor of the Neiseikan and prepare about 300 seatsthat enable library users to do self-study.
Carrels are not available because of the limited
Are there any carrels available for individual study in space in the Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan). Pleasethe Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan)?
use a classroom provided as a study room on the 2ndfloor of the Neiseikan.

Are there Group Study Rooms in the ImadegawaLibrary（Neiseikan)?

Group Study Rooms are not available because of thelimited space in the Imadegawa Library（Neiseikan).
The Learning Commons has areas suitable for groupstudy, such as the Group Work Area and theInfoDiner, which are available for use.
Doshisha University Library【The new library】
質問

回答

Will alumni be able to use the new library?

Yes, alumni may also use the new library. The
procedure for library card issuance is required forusing the library.

I'd like to know more details about the hours andfacilities of the new library.

The matter is currently under consideration. We will
inform you as soon as a decision is made.

Will there be no more closed stacks?

We are considering the distribution of our collection
in a way that as many books as possible can bepicked up and browsed.

How will be the number of seats and books in thenew library compared to the current library?

We are planning to ensure that the number of seats
and books in the new library will not be reduced fromthose in the current library. In addition, we areconsidering a shelving plan that can accommodate to
the future increase in the number of books.

【Other】
質問

Why do you need to rebuild?

回答
The Imadegawa Library has been in operation forabout 50 years since its completion. Its facilities andequipment are aging, and it faces the issue of thestacks being cramped. The library also needs tomeet current earthquake resistance standards toensure the safety of all users. Rebuilding will be
implemented to resolve these and other issues.

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