FAQ(English)

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• 0. Getting Started
• 1.1. How to Search the Library Book Collection
• 1.2. How to Find, Borrow, and Reserve Books
• 2.1. How to Search Other Libraries
• 2.2. Borrowing Books from Other Libraries
• 3.1. How to Get Materials from Other Libraries
• 4.1. Requests to the Library
• 5.1. Personal Services
• 9. Other

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What kind of service is OPAC?

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OPAC is the generic term of a search system for library book collections.
OPAC is the abbreviation for Online Public Access Catalog.

★I want to copy library materials. Does the library have any photocopiers inside?

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An answer is currently being prepared.

How do I search OPAC from the accelerator?

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The accelerator allows you to perform an OPAC keyword search with just one click. Simply select text in a webpage, which highlights the text, and click the selected text.

* Only Internet Explorer 8 and 9 support this function.
Other browsers cannot use the accelerator function.



Select "Add to accelerator" from "Catalog Search" on the screen header.

Long-term loan

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If you know that you will be unable to return a book by the return due date because you need it for training purposes or other such reasons, apply for an extended loan when checking out the book.

Note that the borrowing period cannot be extended for graduates and people outside the university. To get an extension, visit the library before the return due date arrives, and follow the extension procedure.

Lost books

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If you think you've lost a book, first try looking for it again.
In general, people who lose, damage, stain, or destroy library books are required to pay the replacement cost.

I want to borrow a book but forgot to bring my student card (library card).

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You cannot borrow books without a student card or library card.
This policy prevents anyone impersonating you from borrowing books. Your understanding is appreciated.

What if I can't find a book that hasn't been loaned out or I can't find an issue of a serial in the library's collection?

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Consider the following possibilities. Consult with staff at the counter.

- Someone else in the library is using the book or serial.
- The book is in the new books area.
- The book is so large that it is placed on the bottom shelf.
- Library clerks are processing the returned book or serial.
- The book or serial is currently being bound.
- The previous user did not return the book or serial to its proper location.

★Floor guide

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★Can I pay for copies with research funds?

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I've searched but can't find a material.

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Are you trying to search for a book in an OPAC search?
Also, have you entered the words in your search correctly?
The search results change if even a single character is different.

★What is the limit on the number of books borrowed?

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★How do I return books to the library after hours?

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Where do I check out and return books?

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Follow the procedure at the counter to check out and borrow books.

★Is there an OPAC site for mobile phones?

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The mobileOPAC website (site for mobile phones) has been established at the following URL.

★Can I get printouts from with my personal computer while in the library?

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★Serial back issues

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If you do not find the serial you are looking for, ask about it at the counter.

★Serial types

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The library has numerous types of serials.

Science journals: Serials that publish articles written by researchers
Annals: Periodically issued serials from universities, research institutes, etc.
General magazines: Serials such as hobby, news, and informational magazines
Newspapers: Publications covering domestic news, global new, news in specialized fields, etc.
Electronic journals: Digitized serials

★Library guide

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