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August 31 - September 13, Temporarily Closed due to the Declaration of a State of Emergency

August 30, 2021

This is not the latest news.
See "[For Members of Okayama University]Information about Library Service Relating to COVID-19 (From Sep. 14)" or "[For Non-members of Okayama University] Library services is continuously restricted".



We presently provide library service for members of Okayama University, according to "Okayama University Guidelines on Activity Restrictions to Prevent the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus Infection".
We closed the libraries from August 31 to September 13, 2021 due to the declaration of a state of emergency.

You can get materials at the library if you meet the certain requirements.
Ask the libraries if you need materials for activities allowed in "Okayama University Guidelines".

We may change the range of services if the situation changes.


This is for members of Okayama University. Check "[For Non-members of Okayama University] Library services is continuously restricted" if you are not a member.



Update History
・August 30, 2021: Started a service enalbe you to pick up ordered materials.
・August 30, 2021: Uploaded the news of temporal close.



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.

Central Library

Open Hours
Closed: from Tuesday, August 31 to Monday, September 13, 2021
*This might be changed.

Extension of loan period
The loan period of materials which due date is from August 31 to September 13 was extended.
Old due date: from Tuesday, August 31 to Monday, September 13, 2021
New due date: Thursday, September 16, 2021

Use of Materials
Use "Borrowing and Returning by Mail", "Get Photocopy by Mail" or "Get ordered materials at library" service until they lift the restriction to enter the campuses.

Others
If you don't have an Internet connection at home, you can use WiFi in lecture rooms in the General Education Building.


Shikata Branch Library

Open Hours
Closed: from Tuesday, August 31 to Monday, September 13, 2021
*This might be changed.

Use of Materials
Use "Borrowing and Returning by Mail", "Get Photocopy by Mail" or "Get ordered materials at library" service until they lift the restriction to enter the campuses.

IPSR Branch Library

Open Hours
Closed: from Tuesday, August 31 to Monday, September 13, 2021
*This might be changed.

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】

Borrowing and Returning by Mail

Delivery may be delay, when we have plenty of orders.

Available User
Students and faculties who are restricted to enter the campus by Okayama University.

*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 - 入構制限対象者への図書貸出サービス申込フォーム

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".
  Remenber that we have different forms for each libraries.
・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
(including days for shipping. No renewal.)
・Central Library: until Wednesday, October 13, 2021
・Shikata Branch Library: until Thursday, October 14, 2021

How to Return
Come to the library to return if they lift the restriction to enter the campus. If you send the materials back, send them to the following address.

【Address】
●Central Library
〒700-8530 岡山市北区津島中3-1-1 岡山大学附属図書館 閲覧貸出グループ
Circulation Section, Okayama University Central Library
3-1-1 Tsushima-naka , Kita-ku , Okayama-shi, 700-8530
Tel: 086-251-7318


●Shikata Branch Library
〒700-8558 岡山市北区鹿田町2-5-1 岡山大学附属図書館 鹿田分館
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

Delivery may be delay, when we have plenty of orders.

Available Users
Students and faculties who are restricted to enter the campus by Okayama University.

※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 - 館内文献複写サービス申込みフォーム

Charge
Free (Library covers the copying and shipping cost.)

Available Materials
Materials stated as below in online catalog (OPAC) is available.
・Location is "Tsushima Cen." or "Shikata Library"
Remenber that we have different forms for each libraries.
・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)




Get Ordered Materials at Library

You can pick up materials at the libraries if you meet the conditions below.

・To get the ordered materials after library's notice to tell you that the materials are ready.
・To keep the measures to prevent the infection.

Available User
Students and faculties who are restricted to enter the campus by Okayama University.
*We'll end this service when Okayama University lift the restriction for members to enter the campuses.


Measures to Prevent the Infection
Keep the measures to prevent the infection to pick up materials at libraries.
・Check your temperature.
・Do not come to the libraries if you have symptoms of cold and loss of taste or smell.
・Do not come to the libraries if your family have symptoms stated above.
・If you need to use trains to Okayama Station,
  ・Avoid rush hours and keep distance with other passengers.
  ・Make sure that the car is ventilated.
  ・Wash your hand or use hand sanitizer after you get off the train.
  ・In principle, do not use public transport from Okayama Station to the campus. If you need to use busses, avoid crowded bus.
・Wear an unwoven mask and use hand sanitizer before and after pickup.
・Do not get in to unavailable area.
・Keep distance with other users.
・Leave the library and the campus as soon as possible.


Available Time
9:00 – 16:45, weekdays

Othres
・Come to pick materials up in 7days. Orders will be automatically canceled if you don’t come in 7 days.
・You cannot use reading desks or stay in the library.
・Pickup is available only after the library's contact.

How to apply
Apply from Moodle form below.
【Borrow】Okayama University Moodle > Libraries - 入構制限対象者への図書貸出サービス申込フォーム
【Copy】Okayama University Moodle > Libraries - 館内文献複写サービス申込みフォーム

Available Materials
Materials stated as below in online catalog(OPAC) is available.
・Location is "Tsushima Cen." or "Shikata Library".
  Remenber that we have different forms for each libraries.
・Status is "在庫中" or "On shelf".

<Caution> You can't use borrowing service for reference books and periodicals. Only copy service is available for them.


Available Number of Materials

Borrowing: Up to 5, including materials borrowed by mail.
Copy: Up to 5 (up to 100 sheets per order)


Due Date

・Central Library: 【Books】Wednesday, October 13, 【AV materials】Thursday, September 16.
・Shikata Branch Library: 【Books】Thursday, October 14, 【AV materials】Thursday, September 16.
No renewal is available.


How to Return
Come to the library to return if they lifted the restriction to enter the campus. If you send the materials back, send them to the following address.

●Central Library
〒700-8530 岡山市北区津島中3-1-1 岡山大学附属図書館 閲覧貸出グループ
Circulation Section, Okayama University Central Library
3-1-1 Tsushima-naka , Kita-ku , Okayama-shi, 700-8530
Tel: 086-251-7318


●Shikata Branch Library
〒700-8558 岡山市北区鹿田町2-5-1 岡山大学附属図書館 鹿田分館
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.

Contact Us

Circulation Section, Central Library
Tel: 086-251-7318 (ex. Tsushima 7318)
E-mail:fbe7318◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp
(Change ◎ to @.)

Shikata Branch Library
Tel: 086-235-7050/7053 (ex. Shikata 7050/7053)
E-mail: fcg7053◎adm.okayama-u.ac.jp

IPSR Branch Library
Tel: 086-434-1204
E-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 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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