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(Update 15:40)Possibility of the temprary closing on September 17th

(2021/9/17  15:40)
We will be changing our opening hours on Sep. 17th, 2021 as follows:

Kasumi    8:45-17:00
Higashi-Senda    8:30-17:00

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(2021/9/16 16:00)
Possibility of the temporary closing on September 17th.

There's a possibility that HU libraries will be closed on September 17th, because a typhoon is approaching the Hiroshima Area.
If the libraries are closed, we will let you know on our website.

09/13/2021- About opening hours of Hiroshima University Library

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, opening hours will be changed as follows:

  ○ Central Library
     on Sep. 30, 2021(Thursday)  8:30 - 20:00

  ○ Kasumi Library
     From Sep. 13, 2021 to Sep. 30, 2021
   Weekdays  8:45 - 20:00
   Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Closed

  ○Higashi-Senda Library
     From Sep. 13, 2021 to Sep. 30, 2021
  Weekdays  8:30 - 20:00
      Saturdays  13:00 - 19:00
      Sundays and holidays  Closed
  ※on Sep. 22, 2021 (Wednesday)  17:00 - 20:00

The above schedule may be changed depending on the status of COVID-19 in the future. 

[contact]

Central Library:tosho-fukyu-cent@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kasumi Library : 
tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Higashi-Senda Library : 
tosho-fukyu-senda@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

08/19/2021 About opening hours

Hiroshima university libraries will be open on Aug. 19th 2021 as follows,

 Central  8:30-17:00
 East   8:30-17:00
 West    8:30-17:00
 Kasumi    8:45-20:00
 Higashi-Senda    8:30-20:00

Please note that the opening hours may change depending on future weather conditions.

In case of change, we will inform you on the library website etc., so please check.

Web services temprary unavailable on Aug. 29th

Due to equipment inspection, our web services will be unavailable from 8:20 to 18:30 on Sunday, Aug. 29th.

Unavailable:
・OPAC search
・User menu
・Opening hours  *All libraries of HU are closed in Aug. 29th.
・E-mail services
・Webpage of "https://opac.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/..."
・Special collection DB (webpage of "http://dc.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/...")
・HARP (webpage of "http://harp.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/...")

Available:
・E-journal
・What's new
・HiR (webpage of "https://ir.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/...")

<Inquiry>
Library Information Planning Group
E-mail: tosho-kikku-jyoho@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

(Update 14:50)Temporary closing on August 16th and 17th 2021

(2021/8/16  14:50)
Due to heavy rain, We will be changing our opening hours on Aug. 16th and 17th, 2021 as follows:

Aug. 16th 2021
Central  8:30-17:00
East   8:30-17:00
West    8:30-17:00
Kasumi    12:00-17:00
Higashi-Senda    8:30-17:00

Aug. 17th 2021
All libraries  Temporary closed

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(2021/8/16  8:56)
Due to heavy rain, Opening hours may be changed on Aug. 16th and 17th 2021. 

08/02/2021- opening hours of Kasumi Library and Higashi-Senda Library

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, opening hours will be changed as follows:

From Aug. 2, 2021 to Sep. 12, 2021

〇 Kasumi Library
  Weekdays : from 8:45 to 20:00
  
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays:Closed
  ※on Aug. 7, 2021 (Saturday) : from 10:00 to 17:00

〇 Higashi-Senda Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 20:00
  
Saturdays:from 13:00 to 19:00
  Sundays and holidays : Closed 


The above schedule may be changed depending on the status of COVID-19 in the future. 

[contact]

Kasumi Library : 
tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Higashi-Senda Library : 
tosho-fukyu-senda@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

07/12/2021- About opening hours of Hiroshima University Libraries

Opening hours will be changed as follows:

From Jul. 12, 2021

〇 Central Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 22:00
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : from 10:00 to 20:00
※ la la la cafe (only weekdays) : from 18:15 to 21:30

〇 West Library, East Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 21:00
  Saturdays:
from 10:00 to 17:00
 
Sundays and holidays : Closed

〇 Kasumi Library
  Weekdays : from 8:45 to 21:00
  
Saturdays and Sundays:from 10:00 to 17:00
  holidays : Closed 

〇 Higashi-Senda Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 22:00
  
Saturdays and Sundays:from 13:00 to 19:00
  holidays : Closed 


The above schedule may be changed depending on the status of COVID-19 in the future. 

[contact]
Central Library : tosho-fukyu-cent@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
West / East Library : 
tosho-fukyu-west@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kasumi Library : 
tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Higashi-Senda Library : 
tosho-fukyu-senda@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

(Update 11:55)Temporary closing on July 9th


Due to heavy rain, We will be changing our opening hours as of today as follows:

Central    12:00-20:00 *
East    08:30-20:00 *
West    12:00-20:00 *
Kasumi    Temporarily closed
Higashi-Senda    Temporarily closed

*Closing time may be moved up depending on circumstances.

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(2021/7/9/ 8:59)
Due to heavy rain, We will be changing our opening hours as of today as follows:

Central    12:00-20:00 *
East    08:30-20:00
West    12:00-20:00 *
Kasumi    12:00-20:00 *
Higashi-Senda    12:00-20:00 *

*The opening hours after noon are also subject to change, and will be decided and posted around 11:00 a.m.

Temporary closing on July 8th

(updated 11:57 a.m.)

HU libraries are closed all day on July 8th, due to the weather warnings.

Thank you for your understanding.

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HU Libraries are temporarily closed from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on July 8th, due to the weather warnings in Hiroshima and Higashi-Hiroshima city. We will let you know later whether libraries will be open afternoon or not.

06/21/2021- About opening hours of Hiroshima University Libraries

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, opening hours will be changed as follows:

From Jun. 21, 2021

〇 Central Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 20:00
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : from 10:00 to 20:00

〇 West Library, East Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 20:00
  Saturdays:
from 10:00 to 17:00
 
Sundays and holidays : Closed

〇 Kasumi Library
  Weekdays : from 8:45 to 20:00
  
Saturdays and Sundays:from 10:00 to 17:00
  holidays : Closed 

〇 Higashi-Senda Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 20:00
  
Saturdays and Sundays:from 13:00 to 19:00
  holidays : Closed 


[contact]
Central Library : 
tosho-fukyu-cent@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
West / East Library : 
tosho-fukyu-west@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kasumi Library : 
tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Higashi-Senda Library : 
tosho-fukyu-senda@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

06/01/2021-06/20/2021:About opening hours of Hiroshima University libraries

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, opening hours will be changed as follows:

From Jun. 1, 2021 to Jun. 20, 2021

〇 Central Library, West Library, Higashi-Senda Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 20:00
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : Closed

〇 East Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 17:00
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : Closed

〇 Kasumi Library
  Weekdays : from 8:45 to 20:00
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : Closed 

[contact]
Central Library : 
tosho-fukyu-cent@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
West / East Library : 
tosho-fukyu-west@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kasumi Library : 
tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Higashi-Senda Library : 
tosho-fukyu-senda@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

LIbrary services for HU menbers


The library will be open on schedule from February 21, 2022.

*Wearing masks will be left to individual judgment. Please wear a non-woven mask if symptoms such as coughing or sneezing are present.

*Thoroughly wash your hands and disinfect your hands with antiseptic solution.

The above schedule may be changed depending on the status of COVID-19 in the future. 

05/18/2021-05/31/2021 : About opening hours of Hiroshima University libraries

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, opening hours will be changed as follows:

From May. 18, 2021 to May. 31, 2021

〇 Central Library, West Library, Higashi-Senda Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 20:00
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : Closed

〇 East Library
  Weekdays : from 8:30 to 17:00
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : Closed

〇 Kasumi Library
  Weekdays : from 8:45 to 20:00
  Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : Closed 

[contact]
Central Library : 
tosho-fukyu-cent@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
West / East Library : 
tosho-fukyu-west@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kasumi Library : 
tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Higashi-Senda Library : 
tosho-fukyu-senda@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Library services for visitor

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will limit the services we provide.

Please apply from the application form in advance if you wish to use Hiroshima University Libraries.

Available services:
・borrowing books
・making a copy of the materials

Application form (in Japanese):
Central Library 
West Library
Kasumi Library
Higashi-Senda Library

<Return>
Currently borrowed books can be returned Through the book drop in front of the Library entrance.

Wearing masks will be left to individual judgment. Please wear a non-woven mask if symptoms such as coughing or sneezing are present.

The above schedule may be changed depending on the status of COVID-19 in the future. 

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Updated on Mar. 12, 2020
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Updated on Mar. 13, 2023

The library mobile app is available

The library mobile application "Ufinity" is available. It lets you search Hiroshima University Library catalogs and check your holds, checkouts, ILL copy and loan requests.

How to install and use it, please refer to this page.

SciFinder will be upgraded to SciFinder-n from April 1, 2021

From April 1, 2021, SciFinder will be upgraded to SciFinder-n. The URL of the site will be changed to "https://scifinder-n.cas.org/", but the SciFinder Username and PW will continue to be available in SciFinder-n.
Saved SciFinder Answer Sets and Alerts can be migrated to SciFinder-n until March 31, 2021.

About:
A research discovery application that provides unlimited access to the world's most comprehensive and authoritative source of references, substances and reactions in chemistry and related sciences. >More information

SciFinder-n URL:

Username (Login ID)/PW:
1. Registered SciFinder Username
You can use the same Username and password as before.

2. SciFinder Username is unregistered
Please register from the URL below.[URL of user registration site for HU members]https://scifinder.cas.org/registration/index.html?corpKey=3DBF6E3BX86F3503FX19DBA8205CCDE9B617
* Access is required from the campus network. Please use the VPN service when accessing from off-campus.
* The domain of the registered email address must be hiroshima-u.ac.jp.

<Contact>

Large volume access to e-journals due to the browser's preloading functions

A large volume of unintentional access to e-journals due to the browser's preloading functions has frequently occurred.

This feature gives you a lot of access to certain documents in the background, even if you think you are browsing the site normally. As a result, the publisher may decide that it is an unauthorized use and temporarily block access to the site from Hiroshima University.

This is especially common with "previous versions of Microsoft Edge." The latest version does not have this function, so please upgrade to the latest version (Microsoft Edge based on Chromium).
旧Edge                               新Edge
the previous version's icon         the latest version's icon

If you want to use e-journals from other browsers, please disable the preloading functions.

[How to disable the preloading functions]
Google Chrome
Open Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data Set "Preload pages for faster browsing and searching” to off.

FireFox
Type "about:config” in URL bar and press Enter.
If warning page is displayed, click "Accept the Risk and Continue”.
Search "network.prefetch-next" and switch to "false".

Safari (Mac)
Open Safari > Preferences > Search tab
Uncheck the box “Preload Top Hit in the background".

Internet Explorer 11 (Out of support on June 15, 2022)
Open Internet Options > Advanced tab
Under “Browsing” uncheck the box "Load sites and content in the background to optimize performance
".

Previous versions of Microsoft Edge (=Microsoft Edge Legacy)
Open Settings > Privacy & security.
Set “Use page prediction” to off.
*We recommend updating to the latest version(=Microsoft Edge based on Chromium) .

Possibility of the temprary closing on October 9th and 10th

Possibility of the temporary closing on October 9th and 10th

There's a possibility that HU libraries will be closed on October 9th and 10th, because a typhoon is approaching the Hiroshima Area. If the libraries are closed, we will let you know on our website before opening time.

[Central and Kasumi Lib.]About opening schedule from August 11th (Tue.) to 13th (Thur.).


Due to the change in the Hiroshima University Academic Calendar and Class Schedule, the opening schedule of the HU Library will be changed as follows.

Date: August 11th (Tue.)-13th (Thur.), 2020

・Central Lib.
(Original schedule)Closed
(After the change)  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Opening

・Kasumi Lib.
(Original schedule)Closed
(After the change)  8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Opening

※East, West and Higashi-Senda Library will be closed.
※All Libraries will be closed from August 8th (Sat.) to 10th (Mon.) and August 14th (Fri.)-16th (Sun.). For details, please check the opening hours page.

During this period, we will not be able to delivery from other campus service.For more information, please refer to this notice.

Also, our service will be provided with limited personnel.
For inquiries  about borrowing and returning, requests for InterLibrary copy and loan request and reference service, please use the contact information below.

・Central Lib.
 (about borrowing and returning)tosho-fukyu-cent@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
 (about requests for InterLibrary copy and loan request or reference Service)tosho-fukyu-wrc@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

・Kasumi Lib.
 tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

When visiting the Central or Kasumi Library, please be sure to check the notice for  Measures against Coronavirus Infections (for HU members) (for Visitors) in advance.

About InterLibrary Loan Request from August 8th to August 16th.


1. Delivery from other campus(reservation and photocopy request)

Delivery from other campus service will be suspended from August 8th (Sat.) to 16th (Sun.) due to no inter-campus transportation. It will resume on August 17th(Mon.).


2.InterLibrary Copy Request and Loan Request


From August 8th (Sat.) to 16th (Sun.), the West and Higashi-Senda Library will be closed, so the InterLibrary service will be suspended. The service will resume on August 17th(Mon.).

The Central and Kasumi Library will be provide the InterLibrary service  from August 11th (Mon.) to 13th (Thu.) , but please note that it will take time to obtain materials you requested because many other university libraries will be closed during this period.
*August 8th (Sat.) to August 10th (Mon.),August 14th (Fri.) to August 16th (Sun.) will be closed.

Please be aware that many libraries will be closed due to summer vacations after August 17th(Mon.), so it will take longer than usual to obtain them.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.


【All Libraries】Temporarily Closed on July 14

All HU libraries are temporarily closed all day on July 14th. (Updated at 11:20a.m.)


HU Libraries are temporarily closed from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on July 14th, because of HU All morning classes cancelled.

Whether to open after 12:00 p.m. will be decided based on the class cancellation status.

【All Libraries】Temporarily Closed on July 7

All HU libraries are temporarily closed all day on July 7th. (Updated at 11:00a.m.)

HU Libraries are temporarily closed from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on July 7th, because of HU All morning classes cancelled.

Whether to open after 12:00 p.m. will be decided based on the class cancellation status.

【For HU members】Limited seats are available(from June 16)


We provide HU members the service according to the Hiroshima University Activity Restrictions Index.

 

From June 1st, HU activities have been restricted to Level 2", so we restarted limited services; borrowing and returning books.

In addition, the seats can be used for attending classes and conducting ongoing research from June 16.

*We have reduced the number of seats to keep distance between users.

 

How many seats can use?

 

Central Lib. about 120 seats (usual:922seats)

West Lib. about 200 seats (usual:852seats)

Kasumi Lib. about 90 seats  (usual:327 seats)

Higashi-senda Lib. 30 seats  (usual:81 seats)

 

The facilities for group learning and discussion or poorly ventilated room are suspended.

 

Please check the news "Restart of Some Services" and consider visiting.

 

Restart of Some Services (from June 1st, only for HU members)


HU Libraries closed to May 31.
We will be opened on June 1st with limited services and time for HU menbers.

Opening hours:

All Library is be opened.Please check the opening hours page in advance and visit us.
*Closed on Saturday,Sunday,and public holiday.

Available services;

Borrowing our Library books and Returnig,
InterLibrary Copy Request / InterLibrary Loan Request
New Purchase Request 

*Limited seats available from June 16.
*Be sure to wear a mask.
*Thoroughly wash your hands and disinfect your hands with antiseptic solution.

Make sure that your stay will be short.

How to enter and exit; 

Libraries are available for only Hiroshima University students and staff.
Student ID card (blue) or staff ID card (green) is required to enter and exit.
People who do not have the University ID card are not able to use the libraries.

Central Lib. :please refer to the URL.
East Lib.:touch your student or staff ID card to the card reader near the  entrance and exit gate.
West Lib.:please refer to the URL.(JPN only)
Kasumi Lib.:please refer to the URL.(JPN only)
Higashi-senda Lib.:touch your student or staff ID card to the card reader near the  entrance and exit gate.

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In library, please cooperate in measures against infections the Corona Virus;
The washing hands ,"Coughing manners " including wearing a mask and putting some hand sanitizer on your hands.

For the latest information, please check the Japanese language version.





【Finished】Book delivery service for students from May 13(Wed.) to May 29(Fri.)

Book delivery service for students

Based on the Activity Restrictions Index for Preventing the Spread of Novel Coronavirus set by Hiroshima university, HU Library will be closed from Wednesday, April 22, 2020 to Sunday, May 31, 2020, however the following services will start.

Service contents:Book delivery service
Service period:Wednesday, May 13, 2020 to Friday, May 29, 2020
Eligible people: HU students
Available materials for delivery: Books in each library
*Depending on the size and condition of the books, we may not be able to send you the books you applied for. Please note that materials in laboratories, Journals, audiovisual materials, materials for In-Library Use Only, etc. are not covered by this service.

How to apply:
Please apply from the "Reserve" button on OPAC. Be sure to enter "Home delivery: [Your postal code] / [Your address]" in the "Note" field. When applying for the first time, please read the "application method [in Japanese]"(PDF).
Application limit: Up to 3 books per day
Shipping Fee: Free of charge

NOTES:
* Currently, we are working with a small number of staff, so it is expected that shipping will take about one week. Please note that it may take longer depending on the application status. The shipping company is Fukuyama Transporting.
* This is a domestic limited service. We do not ship overseas.
* We will give priority to those who have collected graduation thesis, master's thesis, doctoral dissertation and materials necessary for research.
* If you would like to borrow Journals and audiovisual materials, please use the following service 1: Borrowing books and journals.
* The deadline for return is June 19th (Friday) or later. Basically, please keep your borrowed books by yourself until the library opens. If you cannot borrow the next material without returning it, please contact each library. (The maximum number of books that can be borrowed is 10 books in 3 weeks for an undergraduate student at each library and 15 books in 30 days for a graduate student at each library.)

Updated May 13, 2020


Covid-19 Updates for HU members

Book delivery service for students

Based on the Activity Restrictions Index for Preventing the Spread of Novel Coronavirus set by Hiroshima university, HU Library will be closed from Wednesday, April 22, 2020 to Sunday, May 31, 2020, however the following services will start.

Service contents:Book delivery service
Service period:Wednesday, May 13, 2020 to Friday, May 29, 2020
Eligible people: HU students
Available materials for delivery: Books in each library
*Depending on the size and condition of the books, we may not be able to send you the books you applied for. Please note that materials in laboratories, Journals, audiovisual materials, materials for In-Library Use Only, etc. are not covered by this service.

How to apply:
Please apply from the "Reserve" button on OPAC. Be sure to enter "Home delivery: [Your postal code] / [Your address]" in the "Note" field. When applying for the first time, please read the "application method [in Japanese]"(PDF).
Application limit: Up to 3 books per day
Shipping Fee: Free of charge

NOTES:
* Currently, we are working with a small number of staff, so it is expected that shipping will take about one week. Please note that it may take longer depending on the application status. The shipping company is Fukuyama Transporting.
* This is a domestic limited service. We do not ship overseas.
* We will give priority to those who have collected graduation thesis, master's thesis, doctoral dissertation and materials necessary for research.
* If you would like to borrow Journals and audiovisual materials, please use the following service 1: Borrowing books and journals.
* The deadline for return is June 19th (Friday) or later. Basically, please keep your borrowed books by yourself until the library opens. If you cannot borrow the next material without returning it, please contact each library. (The maximum number of books that can be borrowed is 10 books in 3 weeks for an undergraduate student at each library and 15 books in 30 days for a graduate student at each library.)

Updated May 13, 2020

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The due date of the books you borrowed has been extended to June 19. 

Updated May 12, 2020

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HU libraries extend closure until May 31

According to the notice from the university, the libraries are closed until May 31. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Updated May 1, 2020

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All libraries are closed, however following services are available for researchers who obtain permissions from the respective graduate school's dean or research center director, and clinicians.

1. Borrowing books and journals

Advance booking is required. Please fill out the request form completely to borrow books and journals in HU libraries. Each library will contact you when books and journals are ready for borrowing.

2. InterLibrary Loan

Please fill out the ILL request form including the reason of your request, e.g. "obtain permission from the dean or director, or need for medical treatment." Also please note that if you don't fill out the reason, we will cancel your request.

Updated April 27, 2020

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The due date of the books you borrowed has been extended to May 14. If you borrow books from other libraries via ILL service, we will contact you individually.

Updated April 22, 2020

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HU libraries will be closed from April 22 to May 6


To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, the libraries will be closed from Wednesday, April 22 to Wednesday, May 6. If the situation will not change, then we may extend the close of the libraries. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Updated April 20, 2020

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Hiroshima University Library will change some services in order to avoid the spread of the Corona Virus.We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Libraries are available for only Hiroshima University students and staff from Monday, March 30, 2020.
Student ID card (blue) or staff ID card (green) is required to enter and exit.
People who do not have the University ID card are not able to use the libraries.

How to enter and exit; 
Central Lib. :please refer to the URL.
West Lib.:touch your student or staff ID card to the card reader near the  entrance and exit gate.
Kasumi Lib.:please refer to the URL.(JPN only)
Higashi-senda Lib.:touch your student or staff ID card to the card reader near the  entrance and exit gate.


The following facilities for group learning and discussion or poorly ventilated room are suspended;

・Individual Study Room【Central and West Lib.】(from Mar. 2(Tue.),2020)
・Group Study Room【Central and West Lib.】     (from Mar. 2(Tue.),2020)
・BIBLA Group Space【Central Lib.】                 (from Mar. 2(Tue.),2020)
・BIBLA Kasumi【Kasumi Lib.】                         (from Mar. 2(Tue.),2020)
・Language Laboratory【West Lib.】                  (from Mar. 2(Tue.),2020)
・Group work area【West Lib.】                        (from Mar. 30(Mon.),2020)



The following services for Face-to-face consultation by library and information media center staff will be suspended from Mar. 1(Mon.),2020;

・information Desk【Central Lib.】

If you want to ask the Librarian, please use the web inquiry form.
[Reference Request Form  ]



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Please check the following webpage, and decide whether to visit to library.

In library, please cooperate in measures against infections the Corona Virus;
The washing hands ,"Coughing manners " including wearing a mask and putting some hand sanitizer on your hands.

For the latest information, please check the Japanese language version.

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First release:Mar. 2
Update: Mar. 27

About opening hours

The library may change its opening hours or may be closed without prior notice due to the emergency measures about COVID-19.

Some library services unavailable March 19, 8:30 - 9:00am

Some library services unavailable March 19, 8:30 - 9:00am for the network maintenance.

  Date : Thursday, March 19th, 8:30am. - 9:00am.
   * Time schedule might be changed.

This will include:
  Borrow and Renew materials
  Online Library Catalog (OPAC)
  Library Login Services
  E-mail Alert Service
  Website (http://opac.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp)
  Special Collection Databases
  HARP (Hirosima Associated Repository Portal)

24 hours opening trial at Central Library

Hiroshima University Central Library will be open 24 hours.

                                         Notice

The library is available for only Hiroshima University students and staff in this period.

Dates : Thursday , January 30 22:00 - Friday , January 31 24:00
           Sunday, February 2 20 :00 - Thursday , February 6 24:00

    *January 31(Friday) and February 1(Saturday) are NO 24 hours opening
           (Please check in detail at a Calendar(PDF, 72KB))

The security guard goes around and asks for showing your student or staff ID card.

Student ID card (blue) or staff ID card (green) is required to enter and exit. People who do not have the University ID card are not able to use the library in the nights.

Attention : Available only in the reading area.
(Library services are not available.)

How to entrance and exit : 
An entrance and exit system is on the left side door beside an entrance. You have to touch your student or staff ID card to enter or exit the library.



About InterLibrary Loan Request for New year

We will be closed from 28th December to 5th January for New Year holidays.
So, we will response to your requests after 6th January.
Since many libraries are closed during New Year holidays, copies and loan will be arrive after Tuesday, January 14th.

We appreciate your kindly understanding.

If you require any further information from us, please contact us.

The services for Campus Members during Kaasumi Library Closing for Renovation

Kasumi Library is closed for facilities relocation related to Renovation work.
(Scheduled from December 28th to February 9th)


The information about the services during the library closing is below.

 

1. Kasumi Library items (books, journals and newspapers) are unavailable.

 

2. Return the books you borrowed to the book drop (available 24 hours).

 

3. Please call the library before coming to receive books or journals purchased on public expense through the library.


4. You can request articles (on campus/outside)or the books on other Hiroshima University libraries.

 The library will inform you the date and time when you can get them in advance by E-mail.

 

※ All Hiroshima University libraries (including Kasumi) are closed from December 28th (Sat) to January 5th (San).

 

The part of renovation work inside the library is scheduled to be finished by February 9th.

The partial services (the same as the service by December) for campus members will be available on February 10th again. The part of the seats for campus members alse will be availeble at the same time.

Do not forget to bring your Hiroshima University ID card (to enter, use and take a seat).

All services for visitors are scheduled to be available in the middle of May 2020.


Please check News on Hiroshima University Library main website.

Please ask by E-mail, if you have aquestion.

 

Hiroshima University Kasumi Library 

E-mail:tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Tel:082-257-5902 (Weekdays 8:45 am- 5:00pm)

24 hours opening trial at Central Library

Hiroshima University Central Library will be open 24 hours.

                                         Notice

The library is available for only Hiroshima University students and staff in this period.

Dates : Sunday, November 24 20:00 - Friday, November 29 24:00
           (Please check in detail at a Calendar(PDF, 36KB))

The security guard goes around and asks for showing your student or staff ID card.

Student ID card (blue) or staff ID card (green) is required to enter and exit. People who do not have the University ID card are not able to use the library in the nights.

Attention : Available only in the reading area.
(Library services are not available.)

How to entrance and exit : 
An entrance and exit system is on the left side door beside an entrance. You have to touch your student or staff ID card to enter or exit the library.


The Services for Campus Members during the partial opening for Renovation work

Kasumi Library is now partially for Renovation work.
(Scheduled from September to December 2019)

[About the partial opening in Kasumi Library]

・There is no seat to study in Kasumi Library.
・You can use the materials below on BIBLA-Kasumi, and borrow only books.
・Please leave your Hiroshima university ID card at the library counter when enter BIBLA-Kasumi. Please do not forget your ID card.
・You cannot enter BIBLA-Kasumi with big baggages like bags.
・All services are unavailable for visitors during Renovation work.

[Materials on BIBLA-Kasumi]
・The books borrowed in three years
・The books for Japanese national examination for medical practitioners
・Medical guideline
・New books (bought in 2019)
・Current journals and back numbers after January 2019
・Newspapers after May 2019

Please ask at the counter if you need other materials. It will cost and take time to be mailed from outside the university.

[Services for campus members only]
・Book circulation and reservation
・Inter-campus books delivery
・ILL copy and borrowing request
・Receiving books or journals purchased on public expense through the library

Please ask by E-mail, if you have a question.

Hiroshima university Kasumi Library
Email:tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Tel:082-257-5902

The Services for Campus Members during Kasumi Library Closing for Renovation.

Kasumi Library is closed for facilities relocationrelated to Renovation work.

(Scheduled from August 8th toEarly September)

The information about the services during thelibrary closing is below.

 

1. Kasumi Library items (books, journalsand newspapers) are unavailable.

 

2. Return the books you borrowed to thebook drop (available 24 hours).

 

3. Please call the library before coming toreceive books or journals purchased on public expense through the library.


4. You can request articles (on campus/outside)or the books on other Hiroshima University libraries.

 Thelibrary will inform you the date and time when you can get them in advance byE-mail (excluding Library system replacement periods).

 

 

 End date of Kasumi Library Closing isundecided yet. It will be released on Library Calendar.

Library system replacement is scheduled inlate August. Most of Library web services will be unavailable.

Please check News on Hiroshima University Librarymain website.

(The details are released on "Somelibrary services unavailable August 22-28 for system replacement (2019/08/06)").

 

Please ask by E-mail, if you have aquestion.

 

Hiroshima University Kasumi Library 

E-mail:tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Tel:082-257-5902 (Weekdays 8:45 am- 5:00pm)

Some library services unavailable August 22-28 for system replacement



HU libraries will replace the library server system from August 22 to August 28. During this time, some library services including OPAC will be unavailable.

Date and Time
 17:00, Thursday August 22 - 9:00, Thursday August 29 (expected)

Services unavailable from 17:00, Thursday August 22
- Reserve / Hold books via OPAC
- User login services including renew books and request of InterLibrary Loan and new purchase

Services unuvailable from 17:00, Friday August 23
- Borrow and Renew materials
- Use of library computers and printers 
  * IMC printers will be available
- OPAC search
- Website : http://opac.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/
- E-mail alert from HU libraries
* There is a possibility of some webpages of HU libaries unavailable

Services available
- Return checked out materials
- Library website
- E-Journals, E-books and online databases
- Single and group study rooms
- Receive your InterLibrary Loan items which will be delivered until 16:00 August 26

Contact:
tosho-kikaku-jyoho@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

About application for from August 8 (Thu) to the end of August

1.Library holidays

Date: August 10th(Sat.) to 15th(Thu.)

We will response to yourrequests after 16th August.

 

2.   Schedule for library system migration

Date: August 22nd(Fri.) 5:00 pm to 29th (Thu.) 9:00 am.

Inter-library Loan Serviceon Online Request Form Stops 

   Afterservices resume, please request from web-form.

We appreciate your kindly understanding.


24 hours opening trial at Central Library

Hiroshima University Central Library will be open 24 hours.

                                         Notice

The library is available for only Hiroshima University students and staff in this period.

Dates : Monday, July 29 22:00 - Friday, August 2 24:00
           Sunday, August 4 20:00 - Wednesday, August 7 24:00

    *August 2(Friday) and 3(Saturday) are NO 24 hours opening
           (Please check in detail at a Calender (PDF, 73KB))

The security guard goes around and asks for showing your student or staff ID card.

Student ID card (blue) or staff ID card (green) is required to enter and exit. People who do not have the University ID card are not able to use the library in the nights.

Attention : Available only in the reading area.
(Library services are not available.)

How to entrance and exit : 
An entrance and exit system is on the left side door beside an entrance. You have to touch your student or staff ID card to enter or exit the library.

Please help us to complete the survery about opening hours

Thank you for participating in our survey. This survey is conducted to think about the opening hours of central library. It will take you approximately 5 minutes to complete. Please tell us your feedback and comments. 

Date: Monday, June 17 – Monday, July 1, 2019
Click here to open the web form.

<Inquiry>
Information Planning Group, Central Library
tosho-kikaku-jyoho@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Opening hours on June 7

Now Today Opening Hours

Central Library : 8:30 - 
East Library     : 8:30 - 
West Library    : 10:00-
Kasumi Library : 8:45 - 
Higashi-Senda Library : 11:00 - 


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Central Library : 8:30 - 
East Library     : 8:30 - 
West Library    : 10:00-
Kasumi Library : 8:45 - 
Higashi-Senda Library : closed


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West and Higashi-Senda libraries are closed due to the heavy rain warnings in Higashi-Hiroshima and Hiroshima City on Friday, June 7. 

We will inform you about the opening hours of these two libraries in the afternoon.

Central Library : 8:30 - 
East Library     : 8:30 - 
West Library    : closed
Kasumi Library : 8:45 - 
Higashi-Senda Library : closed

Trial Access to Future Science Group E-Journals (Jun. 3, 2019 - Sep. 30, 2019)

Free trial access is available to Future Science Group E-Journals.

◆Trial period: Jun. 3, 2019 - Sep. 30, 2019

◆Access URL & available titles:
*See PRODUCTS>Our Journals.

Available title List (33 titles)
*Full-text is accessible from 2019.

◆About : 
Founded in 2001, Future Science Group is a progressive publisher focused on breakthrough medical, biotechnological and scientific research.

◆Inquiry : Library Information Distribution Group, Hiroshima University Library

Trial Access to MEDLINE Complete&CINAHL Complete (Jun. 3, 2019 - Jul. 30, 2019)

Free trial access is available to MEDLINE Complete&CINAHL Complete.

◆Trial period: Jun. 3, 2019 - Jul. 30, 2019

◆Access URL:

◆About : 
MEDLINE Complete is the full-text database of biomedical and health journals.  >Title List

CINAHL Complete is the world’s largest source of full text for nursing and allied health journals, and provides full text for more than 1,300 journals indexed in CINAHL.  >Title List

◆Inquiry : Library Information Distribution Group, Hiroshima University Library

24 hours opening trial at Central Library

Hiroshima University Central Library will be open 24 hours from Tuesday, May 28 to Monday, June 10.

                                         Notice

Library is available for only Hiroshima University students and staff in this period.

Dates : Tuesday, May 28 22:00 - Monday, June 10 24:00
           (14 consecutive days)
           (Please check in detail at a calendar (PDF, 34KB))

The security guard goes around and ask for showing your student or staff ID card.

Student ID card (blue) or staff ID card (green) are required to enter and exit. People who do not have a University ID card is not able to use the Library in the night.

Attention : Available only in the reading area.
(Library services are not available.)

How to entrance and exit : 
An entrance and exit system is on the left side door beside an entrance. You have to touch your student or staff ID card to enter or exit the library.

Library Closing for Construction

East library and parts of West and Kasumi libraries will be closed because of the construction. We will provide necessary details once decided.

East Library
Closing from early August, 2019 to early May, 2020. Books on the 3rd floor will be moved to West library in August, 2019. Print journals will be unavailable from early August 2019 to early May 2020.

West Library
Open space on the 3rd floor will be closed from late May, 2019 to early August, 2019.

Kasumi Library
Kasumi library will be mostly closed from early August, 2019 to early May 2020, but there will still be some services available.


Inquiries
East Library : tosho-fukyu-east@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
West Library: tosho-fukyu-west@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Kasumi Library:tosho-fukyu-hiro@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

About closing of the libraries for Golden Week holidays.

We will be closed for the following period due to the holidays.

Central Lib.      April 29 - May 6
East Lib.         April 28 - May 6
West Lib.         April 28 - May 6
Kasumi Lib.       April 27 - May 6
Higashisenda Lib. April 29 - May 6

A Trial Implementation of 24-hour Opening (Central Library)

Hiroshima University Central Library is going to conduct a trial implementation of 24-hour opening during the following period.

              Notice

Available for students and staffs of Hiroshima University
You are required to have your student ID card (blue) or staff ID card (green) for entrance and exit. Service is not available if you do not have the card.

Period : From 2019 January 28 (Monday) 22:00
         To 2019 February 8 (Friday) 24:00 (12 consecutive days)
    (Please check the time in a calender(PDF, 33KB).)

The security guard goes around and ask for showing of your student or staff ID card.

Attention : There are restrictions on the services available.

How to entrance and exit :
An entrance and exit system is on the left side door beside an entrance.
You can touch your student or staff ID card to open the door.


<Inquiry>
Library Information Distribution G.(Central Lib.)
TEL : 082-424-6214
E-mail : tosho-fukyu-cent@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Circulation Policy Changed (Nov. 1)

・Borrowing
   For Undergraduates
   [Each Library 10 vols.]
*Other members as usual

・Renewals
   For Undergraduates, Graduates, Faculty and Staff
   [You can renew a book twice.]
    *It cannot be renewed if another user has already reserved the book or if you have overdue book.

Inquiry: Central Library
E-mail: tosho-fukyu-cent@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Wether Closing on August 23

HU libraries will be closed at 5p.m. on Thursday, August 23, because a typhoon is approaching Hiroshima Area.

Kasumi Library : Close at 5:00 p.m.
Higashi-Senda Library : Close at 5:00 p.m.

We appreciate your understanding.

Library services unavailable on July 18 and 19

Campus network and some library services will be unavailable on July 18 and 19 due to the emergency network maintenance.

Date :  9:45 p.m. Wed. July 18 - 1 a.m. Thu. July 19

1) Services in the library
- Central Library
  - Borrow and Renew
  - Use of library computers
  - Connection to all networks

- Kasumi Library
  - Connection to Higashi-Hiroshima campus network
  - Wi-Fi(HINET Wi-Fi) connection

2) Web services
- OPAC search
- Web form requests including ILL and new purchase
- Opening hours calendar, new books and monthly ranking in our webpage
- Website : http://opac.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/

Opening hours on July 13

We would like to inform you about the opening hours at HU libraries on Friday, July 13.

Central Library : 8:30 - 22:00  *Shortened
East Library     : 8:30 - 17:00  *Shortened
West Library    : 8:30 - 17:00  *Shortened
Kasumi Library : 8:45 - 21:00
Higashi-Senda Library : 8:30 - 22:00

Opening hours on July 12

We would like to inform you about the opening hours at HU libraries on Thursday, July 12.

Central Library : 8:30 - 22:00  *Shortened
East Library     : Closing
West Library    : 8:30 - 17:00  *Shortened
Kasumi Library : 8:45 - 21:00
Higashi-Senda Library : 8:30 - 22:00

Opening hours on July 11

We would like to inform you about the opening hours at HU libraries on Wednesday, July 11.

Central Library : 8:30 - 22:00  *Shortened
East Library     : Closing
West Library    : 8:30 - 17:00  *Shortened
Kasumi Library : 8:45 - 21:00
Higashi-Senda Library : 8:30 - 22:00

Opening hours on July 10

We would like to inform you about the opening hours at HU libraries on Tuesday, July 10.

Central Library : 8:30 - 22:00  *Shortened
East Library     : Closing
West Library    : 8:30 - 17:00  *Shortened
Kasumi Library : 8:45 - 21:00
Higashi-Senda Library : 8:30 - 22:00

Wether Closing on July 9

All HU libraries will be closed on July 9, 2018 , due to the heavy rain warnings in Higashi-Hiroshima and Hiroshima City

Wether Closing on July 8

All HU libraries are closed on July 8, 2018 , due to the heavy rain warnings in Higashi-Hiroshima and Hiroshima City

Wether Closing on July 7

All HU libraries are closed on July 7, 2018 , due to the heavy rain warnings in Higashi-Hiroshima and Hiroshima City

Wether Closing on July 6

All HU libraries are closed on July 6, 2018 , due to the heavy rain warnings in Higashi-Hiroshima and Hiroshima City.

HU libraries will be closed on Tue. July 3

HU libraries will be closed at 9p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, because a typhoon is approaching Hiroshima Area.

Central Library : Close at 9:00 p.m.
Kasumi Library BIBLA Senda : Close at 9:00 p.m.
Higashi-Senda Library : Close at 9:00 p.m.

We appreciate your understanding.

In addition to the libraries, la la la cafe at central library is also closed today.

(July 3, 2018)

Looking for participants of student book selecting

HULS, Hiroshima University Library Supporters are looking for participants of student book selecting. Student book selecting is one of the activities of HULS. It offers HULS members to select books for the HU West Library from the viewpoint of students. 

Application Period:

Monday, June 4 - Friday, June 15

Participants:
Any students of Hiroshima University

Registration:

How to Select Books: 
You can select books at the book store in Hiroshima city and/or by the web application "Library Thing".

For more details, please refer to this page.



Inquiry:
Hiroshima University Library
Email:gakusup@ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Wiley Online Book trial available

The library is conducting a trial of Wiley Book Online. Now you have unlimited access to about 20,000 books published by Wiley. We are planning to purchase books on the basis of usage during the trial period.

-Trial period
Monday, January 1, 2018 - Saturday, March 31, 2018. * USA time

-URL
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/
http://olabout.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-816126.html  * By subject
 * Unlimited access

-Inquiry
Central Library
Email: tosho-seibi-tosho@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Phone: 082-424-6209 / 6478

Wether Closing on June 30, 2017

All HU libraries are closed on June 22 in the morning , due to the heavy rain warnings in Higashi-Hiroshima and Hiroshima City.

We will inform you later about the reopening.

Looking for participants of student book selecting

HULS, Hiroshima University Library Supporters are looking for participants of student book selecting. Student book selecting is one of the activities of HULS. It offers HULS members to select books for the HU West Library from the viewpoint of students.

Application Period:

Wednesday, June 28 - Friday, July 7

Participants:
Any students of Hiroshima University

Registration:

How to Select Books:
You can select books at the book store in Hiroshima city and/or by the web application "Library Thing".

For more details, please refer to this page.



Inquiry:
Hiroshima University Library
Email:libst@ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Weather Closing on June 22

All HU libraries are closed on June 22 , due to the heavy rain warnings in Higashi-Hiroshima and Hiroshima City.

 Central Library : close at 4pm
 East Library : close at 4pm
 West Library : close at 3:30pm
 Kasumi Library: close at 3:15pm
 Higashi-Senda Library: closed

(Finished) Inviting participants to the "Student Book Selecting"

We are now inviting participants to the "Student Book Selecting" as follows."Student Book Selecting" is a library activity that Hiroshima University students select necessary books.

Application period:Mon., May 23 2016 - Sun., June 12 2016
  ※We will close the list when the number of applicants reach the quota.
  ※Member coordinating will happen in order to make balance of students.

Capacity:  About 10 students

Requirements:Hiroshima University Student

Activity period:  
           From June to August

The detail of this activity is as follows:
Book Selecting tour」and「Book Selecting on the WEB
  ※Candidate day of 「Book Selecting tour is July 2 or 3 or 9
  ※Please join us for book selecting tour, in either bookstore or Web, or both.

Registration Form is here




Inquiries:
Hiroshima University Library (Student Book Selecting team)
Email:libst@ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp


Hiroshima University Library (Student Book Selecting team)
Email: libst@ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Open Recruitment: Writing Advisor Fellowship 2016 (Paid)

The Writing Center at Hiroshima University, Japan, has announced its job opening for a Writing Advisor Fellow (Paid). We have just created the Writing Advisor Fellowship program which is for someone who wishes to gain professional experiences working with non-native English writers and speakers, focusing on academic writing at the tertiary level and above. The Fellow will work full-time at Hiroshima University, located in Higashi-Hiroshima, for a contract period of six months starting from August/September 2016.

Please refer to the Guideline for the Writing Advisor Fellowship 2016for more information.

[Application Form]
http://wrc.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/WAF2016/

[Application Due Date]Noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 (Japan time)

Contact: wrc-research*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp (Please replace * with @ before using this email address.)


Guideline for the Writing Advisor Fellowship 2016 (please refer to the full description of the Guideline)

Position Title:

Writing Advisor Fellow (Full time)

Position Summary:

The Writing Advisor Fellow will provide consultation about academic writing in English, such as drafts for academic journals and proposal abstract drafts for international conferences and also to plan, organize, and lead seminars and workshops related to improving Hiroshima University (HU) faculty members’ academic writing and presentations. Other responsibilities include developing and maintaining a handbook for academic writing consultations with researchers at HU. In addition, it is strongly expected that the Fellow will collaborate with Writing Center staff members to contribute to enhance research competitiveness of HU.

Working Location:

Primarily at the Research Planning Office, 1st Floor of the Headquarter building, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Hiroshima University (1-3-2 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8511 Japan)
Writing consultation will be held at the Writing Center, 1st Floor of the Central Library, Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, Hiroshima University (1-2-2 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, 739-8512 Japan).

Main Responsibilities:

  1. To provide consultation about academic writing in English, such as drafts for academic journals and proposal abstract drafts for international conferences. This service would be available by appointment only.
  2. To work independently or as part of a team to plan, organize, and lead small group sessions (hopefully at least once a month) related to improving HU researchers’ academic writing and presentations.
  3. Develop and maintain a handbook for academic writing consultations with researchers at HU. This Handbook will be a training resource for future Writing Advisors so they may understand the operating style of the HU Writing Center.

* The Fellow would not do proofreading of full papers.
* An experienced mentor in consultation on academic writing will give advice to the fellow.

Qualifications:

  1. Experiences in advising academic writing; Writing tutor experience at a writing center or similar program in a university preferred.
  2. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English required, proficiency in Japanese is an advantage.
  3. M.A. or above in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Literature, Humanities, Rhetoric and Composition, or Scientific and Technical Writing preferred.
  4. Proficiency in the use of MS Office applications skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required.
  5. The ability to coordinate activities and events.
  6. Presentation and public speaking skills.

Starting Date:

August/September 2016 (exact starting date is negotiable)
* The successful applicant may have the opportunity to begin some paid work via e-mail or video conference prior to the official start date in Hiroshima. The details will be discussed during interviews with the shortlisted candidates.

Term:

A six month initial contract. After a two-month trial period, one year contract extension may be negotiated.
* Any work completed prior to arrival will be paid hourly and separately from this contract.

Working Hours:

Weekdays from 8:30 to 17:15 (with one hour lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00).
* The Fellow will need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate consultations before or after researchers’ academic responsibilities or to hold seminars and workshops at convenient time for participants. Daily work hours for the Fellow will not exceed 7 hours 45 min of work time.

Interview:

After careful consideration of applications, a shortlist of candidates will be invited for interviews.
We anticipate contacting shortlisted candidates in June, 2016.

About the New Purchase Request

We have stopped the New Purchase Request service.
(Because of: over the budget)

We will resume this service from April, 2016.

Target: All libraries.
        (including Request at the counter)
(Jan/28/2016)

[Inquiry about the New Purchase Request]
e-mail: senteijimu(at)ml. hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Please change "at" into the appropriate mark.

About the Interlibrary Loan

We will stop the Interlibrary Loan Order services. I am sorry to make trouble.
However, Our library accepts Request at the counter.
We would like you to come with in opening time.


Stop time:     Dec. 25, 2015 (Fri.)9:00
Resumption time: Jan.  5, 2016 (Tue.)9:00

Hiroshima University Library
E-mail:tosho-fukyu-deli@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

New Database Trial : Films on Demand

We currently have trial access to Films on Demand, a streaming video platform that provide thousands of documentaries, educational videos and lectures from ABC News, NBC News, BBC, National Geographic, Cambridge Educational and more.

Trial access is available through
Trial access is available through December 9.

URL : http://digital.films.com/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=55863

If you have any questions and comments, please e-mail us.
  tosho-fukyu-wrc@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Trial access is available through

Library web services will be down on Aug. 30th

Library web services will be down on August 30th for a mandatory power outage in Higashi-Hiroshima campus.

  Date : Sunday, August 30th, 8:00am. - 6:00pm.
   * Time schedule might be changed.

This will include:
  Online Library Catalog (OPAC)
  Library Login Services
  E-mail Alert Service
  Website (http://opac.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp)
  Special Collection Databases
  HARP (Hirosima Associated Repository Portal)
 

Weather Closing on August 25

Kasumi and Higashi-Senda libraries reopened at 3:30pm.
(updated at 5:00pm.)
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Kasumi and Higashi-Senda libraries are closed on August 25, due to the hurricane warnings in Hiroshima City. We might reopen Kasumi and Higashi-Senda libraries if the weather gets better.

Central, East and West libraries are open as usual today.

All HU libraries will be closed on Thr. August 20

All HU libraries will be closed and our web services will be down on Thursday, August 20 in order to update the library system.

This will include:
  Online Catalog (OPAC)
  Library web service which requires HIRODAI ID and password
  E-mail alert service
  Website (http://opac.lib.hiroshima-u.ac.jp)

 
 
 

Weather Closing on August 17

Higashi-Senda library reopened at 2:00pm.

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All HU libraries will close at 1:00pm. on August 17, due to the heavy rain warnings in Hiroshima and Higashi-Hiroshima City.

About the Interlibrary Loan

We will stop the Interlibrary Loan Order services. I am sorry to make trouble.
  However, Our library accepts Request at the counter.
  We would like you to come with in opening time.


Stop time:      Aug. 11, 2015 (Tue.)9:00
Resumption time: Aug. 17, 2015 (Mon.)9:00

Hiroshima University Library
E-mail:tosho-fukyu-deli@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

(Ended) Inviting participants to the "Student Book Selecting"

We are now inviting participants to the "Student Book Selecting" as follows.
"Student Book Selecting" is a library activity that Hiroshima University students select necessary books.

Application period:Wed., May 20 2015 - Thu., May 28 2015
  ※We will close the list when the number of applicants reach the quota.
  ※Member coordinating will happen in order to make balance of students.

Capacity:  About 10 students

Requirements:Hiroshima University Student

Activity period:  
           From June to July

The detail of this activity is as follows:
Book Selecting tour」and「Book Selecting on the WEB
  ※Candidate day of 「Book Selecting tour is June 20 or July 4 or 5
  ※Please join us for book selecting tour, in either bookstore or Web, or both.

Registration Form is here





Inquiries:
Hiroshima University Library (Student Book Selecting team)
Email:libst@ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp


Hiroshima University Library (Student Book Selecting team)
Email: libst@ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

"Early English Books Online(EEBO)" is available.

◆Access URL: http://eebo.chadwyck.com/home

◆About : From the first book published in English through the age of Spenser and Shakespeare, this incomparable collection now contains more than 125,000 titles listed in Pollard & Redgrave's Short-Title Catalogue (1475-1640) and Wing's Short-Title Catalogue (1641-1700) and their revised editions, as well as the Thomason Tracts (1640-1661) collection and the Early English Books Tract Supplement. Libraries possessing this collection find they are able to fulfill the most exhaustive research requirements of graduate scholars - from their desktop - in many subject areas, including English literature, history, philosophy, linguistics, theology, music, fine arts, education, mathematics, and science.   
>>More Information & Guide

◆Inquiry : Library Information Distribution Group, Hiroshima University Library 
tosho-fukyu-wrc@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

About the Interlibrary Loan

We will stop the Interlibrary Loan Order services. I am sorry to make trouble.
However, Our library accepts Request at the counter.
We would like you to come with in opening time.

Stop time:      Dec. 25, 2014 (Thurs.)9:00
Resumption time: Jan.  6,  2015 (Tue.)9:00

Hiroshima University Library
E-mail:tosho-fukyu-deli@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

E-book Collection : "ebrary Academic Complete with DASH!" will be on Trial Access until Dec. 31.

◆Trial period: from Oct. 1, 2014 to Nov. 30 Dec. 31, 2014.   

◆Access URL: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/hiroshima/

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◆Inquiry : Library Information Distribution Group, Hiroshima University Library 
tosho-fukyu-wrc@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

About the Interlibrary Loan

We will stop the Interlibrary Loan Order services. I am sorry to make trouble.
  However, Our library accepts Request at the counter.
  We would like you to come with in opening time.


Stop time:      Aug. 12, 2014 (Tue.)8:00
Resumption time: Aug. 18, 2014 (Mon.)8:00

Hiroshima University Library
E-mail:tosho-fukyu-deli@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

【Finished】Inviting participants to the "Student Book Selecting"

We are now inviting participants to the "Student Book Selecting" as follows.
"Student Book Selecting" is a library activity that Hiroshima University students select necessary books.

Application period:Mon., June 16 2014 - Wed., June 25 2014

Capacity:  About 10 students

Requirements:Hiroshima University Student

Activity period:  
           From July to beginning of August

The detail of this activity is as follows:
Book Selecting tour」and「Book Selecting on the WEB

Registration Form is here


Hiroshima University Library (Student Book Selecting team)
Email: libst@ml.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

【System Maintenance】 OPAC Search, Friday, June 6

Due to our System Maintenance, the service will not be available during the time duration as below;

Services won't be available:Hiroshima University OPAC Search.
 June 6 (Fri) 9:00 - 15:00 


*During the time duration of maintenace, please ask library staffs where the books or journals are.