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.
* Seminar rooms are currently unavailable due to a roof leak.
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| Use Library Rooms | Use Equipment |
Use Library Rooms
Facility usage charge and time-limit for application
* Seminar rooms are currently unavailable due to a roof leak.
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 *Seminar Rooms, Leaning Commons, Lecture Room and Research Room (Group): Application required by 5:00 PM on the preceding weekday before desired date. | Neccesary if you 1. use Seminar Rooms, Learning Commons, Lecture Room or Research Room (Group) 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
* Seminar rooms are currently unavailable due to a roof leak.
Seminar Rooms, Leaning Commons, Lecture Room and Research Room (Group)
Please check availability here.
Please note that the availability shown may differ from the latest reservation status due to update delays.
Application
* Seminar rooms are currently unavailable due to a roof leak.
Seminar Rooms, Leaning Commons, Lecture Room and Research Room (Group)
Please submit your application through the following form by 5:00 PM on the preceding weekday before your desired date (or 35 days prior for events hosted by off-campus organizations). We will review your application and notify you of its approval or denial via your university email address.
Group Study Rooms, Hinoki Area and Research Room (Individual)
| Group Study Rooms and Hinoki Area | Available for reservation only by students. |
|---|---|
| Research Room (Individual) * No talking or noise allowed. | Available for reservation by students, faculty and staff. |
Please make a reservation via the appbefore using the room. For instructions on how to use the app, please refer to the operation manual (in Japanese).
After making a reservation via the app, please visit the Circulation Desk at your scheduled time, and bring your IC student/faculty ID card or Library Card.
* If you do not have an IC student/faculty ID card or Library Card, please bring a university-issued identification document that shows your enrollment or employment period, and visit the Circulation Desk in advance during weekdays, 9:00–17:00.
If you do not check in within 15 minutes of your scheduled start time, your reservation will be automatically canceled.
Facilities of Central Library
| The floor The facility name | Available time | Number of rooms | Seating capacity | Maximum available time |
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| The 1st floor of Main Building Learning Commons | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | -40 | |
| The 3rd floor of Main Building Group Study Rooms | until one hour prior to closing time | 9 | 1-12 | 3 hours |
| The 3rd floor of Main Building Seminar Rooms * Seminar rooms are currently unavailable due to a roof leak. | until one hour prior to closing time | 1-3 | A: 5-15 B: 5-30 C: 5-30 (A+B+C：-100) | |
| The 4th floor of West Building Research Room (Individual) | until one hour prior to closing time | 8 | 1 | 3 hours |
| The 4th floor of West Building 1st Research Room (Group) | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | 2-10 | 3 hours |
| The 3rd floor of West Building 2nd Research Room (Group) | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | 2-12 | 3 hours |
| The 2nd floor of Main Building Hinoki Area | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | 2-14 | 3 hours |
| The 1st floor of West Building Lecture Room | until one hour prior to closing time | 1 | -42 |
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 |
* Seminar rooms are currently unavailable due to a roof leak.
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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 |
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It has a seating capacity of 2-10・2-12. 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
- Projectors
- Roller screen
- Microphone (Amplifier)
Inquiry
Okayama University Central Library
E-mail address fbe7318
* Please add @adm.okayama-u.ac.jp at the end of the E-mail address.