Facilities
This page is explaining how to use the facilities of Okayama University Central Library.
The facilities are available only to people belonging to Okayama University.
| Main Contents | |
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| Use Library Rooms | Use Equipment |
Use Library Rooms
Facility usage charge and time-limit for application
Facility usage charge and time-limit for application differ according to terms of use. Please check the following table.
| Applicant | Host | Facility usage charge | Time limit for application | Fill out the application form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| People belonging to Okayama University | Off-Campus Organizations | Charge | By 35 days before | Necessary |
| On-Campus Organizations(*1) | Free of charge | Before use them （*for Seminar Rooms, Leaning Commons and Lecture room, by the previous day (except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.） | Neccesary if you 1. use Seminar Rooms, Learning Commons or Lecture room 2. use other facilities for event or lecture. |
*1. e.g. administrative office, laboratory, and club/circle of Okayama University.
For Teachers
Please check Services only for Teachers
facility availability information
- 1st quarter of school year 2023, 2023.04-2023.06
- 2nd quarter of school year 2023, 2023.06-2023.08
- 3rd quarter of school year 2023, 2023.10-2023.11
- 4th quarter of school year 2023, 2023.12-2024.02
*Reservations of one day use are not listed in the table above. Please ask for library staff.
Application form
Please download the application form the page below.
Application Forms Page
Please send the application form to the library by mail or other methods.
Okayama University Central Library
mail : fbe7318
* Please add @adm.okayama-u.ac.jp at the end of the E-mail address.
* Please let us know the following informations.
- Department of affiliation
- Name
- Desired facility name
- Desired date and time
- The number of people
- Lending equipment
Facilities of Central Library
| The floor The facility name | Available time | Number of rooms | Seating capacity | Maximum available time | Reservation details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 1st floor of Main Building Learning Commons | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | -40 | Reservations must be made in advance. | |
| The 3rd floor of Main Building Group Study Rooms | until one hour prior to closing time | 9 | 1-10 | 3 hours | We can accept reservations. |
| The 3rd floor of Main Building Seminar Rooms | until one hour prior to closing time | 1-3 | A: 5-15 B: 5-30 C: 5-30 (A+B+C：-100) | Reservations must be made in advance.( Lectures and Events have priority over ordinary use．) | |
| The 4th floor of West Building Research Room (Individual) | until one hour prior to closing time | 8 | 1 | 3 hours | We don’t accept reservations. |
| The 4th floor of West Building 1st Research Room (Group) | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | 2-10 | 3 hours | We can accept reservations. |
| The 3rd floor of West Building 2nd Research Room (Group) | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | 2-12 | 3 hours | We can accept reservations. |
| The 2nd floor of Main Building Hinoki Area | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | 2-14 | 3 hours | We can accept reservations. |
| The 1st floor of West Building Lecture Room | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | -42 | Reservations must be made in advance. |
* Off-campus organizations must submit the application form by up to 35 days before to use rooms for events, lectures and meetings.
Pictures of Facilities
Learning Commons / The 1st floor of Main Building |
It has a seating capacity of about 40. Equipment in facilities : large-sized display, wireless LAN, whiteboard |
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It has a seating capacity of 100. This room can be partitioned into three rooms. "Seminor A" 15 seats, "Seminor B" 30 seats, "Seminor C" 30 seats. Equipment in facilities : large-sized display, whiteboard, projectors, screen, microphone (amplifier), wireless LAN |
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It has a seating capacity of 1-10. Equipment in facilities : whiteboard, wireless LAN |
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It has a seating capacity of 42. Equipment in facilities : whiteboard, screen |
Attention
* Food is not allowed anywhere in Central Library.
* Covered drinks are welcome in the above facilities. Non-covered drinks are permitted only in Learning Commons, Language Learning Space and Relaxation Station in the library.
Use Equipment
Lending Equipment
Please apply for the use of equipment at Circulation Desk.
(The person who made a reservation has a priority.)
- Laptop computers
- Projectors
- Roller screen
- Microphone (Amplifier)
- PF-NOTE(Faculty & staff only) PF-NOTE(Photron JPN, Inc.)
Others
Please check the following table.
| Laptop computers | Only for Members of Okayama University How to Use: Please show your Library Card and borrow a computer at Circulation Desk. |
|---|---|
| AV booth | Location: 1st floor of West Building How to Use: Please apply to Circulation Desk. Attention: You can play videos and DVDs in Library's Collection. |
Inquiry
Okayama University Central Library
E-mail address fbe7318
* Please add @adm.okayama-u.ac.jp at the end of the E-mail address.