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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How do I make an ILL borrowing request?

Category: 2.2. Borrowing Books from Other Libraries

* First, be sure to search long enough to be certain that the library does not have the materials you are looking for, and then make your request.

1. First, enter information on the materials you are looking for.

 

To be certain about obtaining those materials, enter as much detailed information as you can.
In particular, if you found them in a database or other such system, write the name of this system in the bibliography authority.
* Bold characters indicate required fields.


2. Next, enter your own information in the client information fields.

Note that if your contact information has an error, the materials cannot be promptly handed to you.
So be sure to enter the correct contact information for getting in touch with you.


3. Next, enter information about your request, information about the payment method, and remarks.

 

Write information regarding your request, such as the delivery method and information on the receiving library.
Also, select the range of the request.
In particular, note that copy requests from outside Japan may cost more and may take more time than those from inside Japan. Check your request carefully.

For the payment method, you can select private expense or public expense.
To apply for payment at public expense, you must have a public expense budget.

You may have information other than the above to report separately. Examples include "Cancel the request if the use is limited to the premises" and "Cancel the request if copying is not permitted." Enter such information in the Remarks field.


Once you have entered the above details, click the [Submit] button, and confirm the details on the confirmation screen.
When there are no problems, click the [OK] button to complete the procedure.

How do I cancel a submitted copy request (ILL copy request)?

Category: 3.1. How to Get Materials from Other Libraries

User Inquiry allows you to cancel the request.

 

You can confirm your loaned out materials and various requested materials on the user inquiry screen.
Select "Go to Copy Request List" in the information relating to copy requests, among those requests.
As a result, you can check a list of the copy requests that are current requests.
If you want cancel the request for a material in this list, place a check mark beside the material and click the [Cancel Request] button.

 

How do I cancel a submitted borrowing request (ILL borrowing request)?

Category: 2.2. Borrowing Books from Other Libraries

User Inquiry allows you to cancel the request.



You can confirm your loaned out materials and various requested materials on the user inquiry screen.
Select "Go to ILL Request List" in the information relating to borrowing requests, among those requests.
As a result, you can check a list of the borrowing requests that are current requests.
If you want cancel the request for a material in this list, place a check mark beside the material and click the [Cancel Request] button.

 

What kind of personal services are available?

Category: 5.1. Personal Services

To use the personal services offered, you need to have an account with the library.

The personal services offered are broadly divided into the following three functions.

1. User Inquiry
Use this function to browse your current borrowing status, apply for an extension of the borrowing period, and change data such as personal information.


2. My Folder
This function is used to save search conditions, save search results, and browse the tag/review history.


3. Alert
This function notifies you of the arrival of new books and serials at the library.

I can't log in to OPAC.

Category: 5.1. Personal Services

To use OPAC, you need to follow the procedures.
If you have forgotten your ID or password, go to the library counter.