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

posted : 2020/10/09  図書館  Category:All
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.).

posted : 2020/08/04  図書館  Category:All

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.

posted : 2020/08/04  図書館  Category:All

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

posted : 2020/07/14  図書館  Category:All
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

posted : 2020/07/07  図書館  Category:All
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)

posted : 2020/06/15  図書館  Category:All


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)

posted : 2020/05/26  図書館  Category:All

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.)

posted : 2020/05/13  図書館  Category:All
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

posted : 2020/05/12  図書館  Category:All
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

posted : 2020/04/17  図書館  Category:All
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

posted : 2020/03/02  図書館  Category:Maintenance
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

posted : 2020/01/23  図書館  Category:Central
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

posted : 2019/12/20  図書館  Category:All
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

posted : 2019/12/18  図書館  Category:Kasumi
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

posted : 2019/11/18  図書館  Category:Central
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

posted : 2019/09/06  図書館  Category:Kasumi
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.

posted : 2019/08/09  図書館  Category:Kasumi

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)