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See "August 31 - September 13, Temporarily Closed due to the Declaration of a State of Emergency" or "[For Non-members of Okayama University] Library services is continuously restricted".
We presently provide library service for members of Okayama University. 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
・July 1: Open hours of Central Library and Shikata Branch Library lengthened・June 21: Okayama University Libraries have reopened
- Eligible People
- When You Visit Library
- Central Library
- Shikata Branch Library
- IPSR Branch Library
- 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.)
Please check facility availability information for room detail.
【Unavailable Services】
× Use of study rooms not for classes or on-campus training.× Use of library computers.
× Borrowing of laptop and other equipment.
Shikata Branch Library
Open Hours
9 a.m. – 9 p.m., weekdays10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
Please 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 allows you to enter the Shikata Branch Library while the library is closed. For the time being, this service is restricted to students in clinical training, undergraduate students belong to Shikata Campus, and faculty.
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 printer in 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
9 a.m.to 5 p.m., weekdaysPlease 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)
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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