Entering the Library

Please scan your ID or library card at the entrance gate.

Borrowing Privileges

Checking Out

Please use self-checkout machine. Follow the instruction on the screen. ID card is required.
You cannot borrow books when you hold overdue books.

Types of materials that can not be borrowed

• Unbound journals
• Newspapers
• Reference books
• Dissertations
• Microforms
• Rare books
• Other materials as determined by University librarian

Renewal

You can renew materials only once.
Use self-checkout machine to renew due dates.
If there is a hold on the material, you cannot renew the material.

Reservation

If the material you wish to borrow has been checked out, you may reserve it through WebOPAC or at the Main counter.
The Library will notify you when the material is available.
Returned material will be kept at the Main counter for a week.

Returning

To return the materials, bring them to the Main counter.
After the Library is closed, return them to the book drop box in front of the library.
Please return DVDs and valuable materials （e.g. book bound in Japanese style） to the counter.

Overdue Penalties

When overdue, you will be suspended from the service for the same period. For example, if you keep books for three days after due date, you cannot borrow books for three days.

Lost or Damaged Books

If you lose or damage a book, you must replace the book or pay the current price for replacement.

Copying

Copiers are located near the reference counter.

Library materials have to be copied under the conditions specified in the copyright law.
To make a copy, fill out the request form and drop it in request form drop-box.
The request forms and box are placed near copiers.

You are required to observe the following regulations :

• Copying is allowed only for the purpose of study or research.
• For each item, a single copy per person is allowed.
• Only up to half of any book can be copied.
• Theses or articles in periodicals may be entirely duplicated, but should be limited to those published at least three months ago, or whose next issue has been already published.
• You may copy the materials kept in Komazawa University Library only. (not personal etc.)

※If you need to copy an entire book or following items, ask the library staff.

• Materials that has the label
• Materials in bad condtion
• Rare books and Japanese old books

Rules in the Library

• When you enter the Library, please carry your ID or library card with you.
• Eating and drinking are not permitted in the library except in the designated areas.
• Please set your cell phone to "silent mode" and talking on a mobile phone is allowed in the designated areas.
• You are responsible for looking after your personal belongings.
• Activities which disturb others or interfere with study are prohibited.

Users who are in serious violation of rules may be suspended from the Library.