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See "May 18 - June 21, Temporarily Closed due to the Declaration of a State of Emergency".
We presently provide library service for members of Okayama University. For detailed services, check each library's section. We may change the range of services if the situation changes.Sorry for inconvenience and thank you for understanding.
Non-members of Okayama University is continuously restricted to use libraries. Please Check [For Non-members of Okayama University] Continuously restricting of library services.
Update History
・April 27: Started Borrowing and Returning by Mail service and Get photocopy by mail.- Eligible People
- When You Visit Library
- Central Library
- Shikata Branch Library
- IPSR Branch Library
- Borrowing and Returning by Mail
- Get Photocopy by Mail
- Use of E-resources Available Off Campus
- Contact Us
Eligible People
- Students and faculties of Okayama University
- Professor emeritus of Okayama University
- Members of the Joint Graduate School (Ph. D. Program) in Science of School Education, Hyogo University of Teacher Education (Only for those who are assigned to Okayama University)
- People who passed the Okayama University entrance examination and are planning enter Okayama University.
When You Visit Library
We ask you- not to come library when you have fever, cough and sense of fatigue.
- to wear a mask in libraries and frequently wash or disinfect your hands.
- to take social distance and avoid contacts with other users.
- to make your stay as short as possible.
Central Library
Open Hours
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday to Friday10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and national holidays
Please check Annual Calendar.
Services
You can use reading desks. We reduce the number of desks and chairs, use them only for your study.【Available Services】
○ Borrowing and returning materials○ Copying of materials in the library.
○ Use of reading desk.
○ Print out materials using library printers. (Only from user-own computers)
→You need to install a driver for library printer in advance.
○ ILL service (ordering books and photocopy in other libraries)
○ Borrowing and returning of Okayama Prefectural Library's materials reserved on the internet.
○ Application and renewal of library card.
○ Use of some study rooms. (Only for classes and on-campus training.)
【Unavailable Services】
× Use of study rooms not for classes or on-campus training.× Use of library computers.
× Borrowing of laptop and other equipment.
【Use of study rooms】
○Terms of Use1)The purpose of use must be for classes or on-campus training.
2) The use need faculty attendance and infection prevention.
○Available Facilities
1) Seminor Rooms / 3rd floor of Main Building
2) Group study rooms / 3rd floor of Main Building
3) Research Rooms(Group) / 4th floor of West Building
Please check facility availability information.
Please contact us by email for details.
Shikata Branch Library
Open Hours
9 a.m. – 9 p.m., weekdaysPlease Check Annual Calendar.
User must exit at 8 p.m. and re-enter using special entrance service.
Special entrance service will start after the patrol by staff in the library.
Special entrance service all day are on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
※Special entrance service allow faculties and students in Shikata Campus to enter the Shikata Branch Library while the library is closed.
services
We reduce the number of reading desks. Use them only for your study. We ask you to make your stay within an hour.【Available Services】
○ Borrowing and returning materials.○ Copying of materials in the library.
○ Use of reading desks. (Some area is restricted. Check notice in the library.)
○ Print out materials using library printers. (Only from user-own computers
→You need to install a driver for library printerin advance.
○ ILL service (ordering books and photocopy in other libraries)
○ Application and renewal of library card.
○ Borrowing and returning of Okayama Prefectural Library's materials reserved on the internet.
【Unavailable Services】
× Use of Learning Commons and study rooms (Check the notice in the library)× Use of computers
IPSR Branch Library
Open Hours
Open as usual (9 a.m.to 5 p. m., weekdays)Please Check Annual Calendar.
Services
We reduce the number of reading chairs and desks, use them only for your study.※Send us visiting date and materials you want by e-mail, if you are a member belongs to other campuses.
【Available Services】
○ Borrowing and returning. (only for Kurashiki Campus members)○ Use of reading chairs and desks.
○ Copying of materials in the library.
○ ILL service (ordering books and photocopy in other libraries)
Borrowing and Returning by Mail
Available User
Students and faculties who are restricted to enter the campus by Okayama University.As of April 27： Members who live in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo.
※We'll end this service when Okayama University lift the restriction for members to enter the campuses.
How to Apply
Apply from the Moodle form below.Okayama University Moodle > Libraries - Application Form to Borrow Books by Mail (in Japanese)
Charge
Library to user: free (library covers the shipping cost)User to library: User are to pay the shipping cost
Available Materials
Materials stated as below in online catalog (OPAC) is available.・［Location is "Tsushima Cen." or "Shikata Library"
・Status is "在庫中" or "On shelf".
Materials as below is unavailable.
・Status is "貸出中" or "In circulation." You can reserve via MyLibrary but you can't borrow it by mail.
・Large books and reference books
・Periodicals
・AV materials (DVD, CD and video tape)
Available Number of Materials
Up to 5 (Order all your orders at one time.)Loan Period
3 weeks (including days for shipping. No renewal.)How to Return
Visit the library and return materials if the entrance restriction is lifted during loan period. Send books back by mail or delivery service as follow.【Address】
●Circulation Section, Okayama University Central Library3-1-1 Tsushima-naka , Kita-ku , Okayama-shi, 700-8530
Tel: 086-251-7318
●Okayama University Shikata Branch Library
2-5-1 Shikata-cho , Kita-ku , Okayama-shi, 700-8558
Tel: 086-235-7050
【Caution】
・Users to pay the shipping cost.・Use cushioning material to avoid damage to books. Check the delivered package and pack books in same way when you send them back.
・Note that it is returning book on package or label. (ex. 返却図書在中）
・Keep a copy of delivery slip for accident during delivery.
Get Photocopy by mail
Available Users
Students and faculties who are restricted to enter the campus by Okayama University.As of April 27： Members who live in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo.
※We'll end this service when Okayama University lift the restriction for members to enter the campuses.
How to Apply
Apply from the Moodle form below.Okayama University Moodle > Libraries - Application Form to Get Photocopy by Mail (in Japanese)
Charge
Free (Library covers the copying and shipping charge.)Available Materials
Materials stated as below in online catalog (OPAC) is available.・Location is "Tsushima Cen." or "Shikata Library"
・Status is "在庫中" or "On shelf".
・Copying is available within the Japanese copyright law.
Available Numbers of Order
Up to 5 orders (Up to 100 sheets per order)Use of E-resources Available Off Campus
Library provides E-resources (E-journals, E-books and databases) available online, and most of them are available off campus. Check details in pages below.・E-journals/Books and Databases
・E-journals, Books and Databases Available Off Campus
・Incleasing e-resources 【available at home】
Contact Us
Circulation Section, Central Library
Tel: 086-251-7318 (ex. Tsushima 7318)E-mail：fbe7318◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
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Shikata Branch Library
Tel: 086-235-7050/7053 (ex. Shikata 7050/7053)E-mail: fcg7053◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
IPSR Branch Library
Tel: 086-434-1204E-mail: fde1204◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
Related Sites
・Okayama University - about response to COVID-19・Cabinet Secretariat - COVID-19 Information and Resources
・Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare - About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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