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If you wish to browse the libraries:
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Please reference the library calendar of operating days and hours. You may use materials that you specify in advance. When visiting the library you must have a letter of introduction and a piece of identification. |
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■Members of other universities must observe these rules. |
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■Please apply by fax through the public library. When visiting the library, please bring a letter of introduction from the public library, a faxed reply from our library, and a piece of identification. |
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If you wish to borrow library materials: |
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Those who are 22 years or older as of April 2nd , in the year of your application. However, if there are a large number of applications, we may reject your application.
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| You may use the following facilities: |
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Kinugasa Library (Kinugasa Campus) |
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Media Center (Biwako-Kusatsu Campus) |
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Media Library (Biwako-Kusatsu Campus) |
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■We will distribute a card that can be used at all 3 libraries. |
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■You may not be able to use library facilities that have usage restrictions. (Please see below.) |
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| You may make use of the following services: |
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Browsing of materials, photocopying, and borrowing of materials from Kinugasa Library, Media Center, Media Library. |
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■You may borrow up to 3 books from the library for a period of up to 2 weeks. |
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■In order to renew your book loans, please bring the books you wish to renew to the library and follow the procedures. (Please note you may not extend your loan if the book has been reserved.) |
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■Note that some books are for in-library use only. |
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■You may not enter and browse, copy, or borrow materials that are stored in the valuable materials vaults. |
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Borrowing, browsing, and photocopying that are the property of various Ritsumeikan University research institutes (you must acquire permission beforehand. you may not carry materials outside of the library. You may not browse materials on the same day as your request.) |
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■When making a using request, please visit the reference counter at Kinugasa Library.
Please note that research materials are, as a rule, available a day after a borrowing request is made.
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■You may not take materials outside of the library or enter research institute book vaults. |
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■Please note that some materials are not available for use.
(*1)Various research institutes = Shugakukan Research Library, Arts & Humanities Library, Research Offices, Suzaku Research Library. |
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Requesting materials from other campuses. |
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How to use various library facilities |
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| Services Prohibited from Use: |
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Use during the time when students enter university (April)・Final exam period (July 1st). (There may be additional cases where entering the library is prohibited.) |
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Inter-library Access System (introducing materials to, or requesting materials from, other institutions) |
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Reference search (You may ask a staff member to search for books and journals, determine if an item is in the collection, perform database searches, and other type of searches.) |
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Purchase requests |
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Facilities in the library for which there are usage restrictions. |
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■Book vaults (Kinugasa Library) |
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■Private Research Rooms / Seminar Rooms (Media Center) |
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■Teaching Lounge (Media Library) |
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■Group browsing rooms / Study rooms (Kinugasa Library / Media Center / Media Library) |
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■Face to face reading rooms (Kinugasa Library / Media Center / Media Library) |
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Multimedia Room Usage |
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Usage of applications or databases that are provided for university members only. |
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| Application Procedures |
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When applying for library use, please prepare the following documents and submit them either to the Kinugasa Library 1st floor information counter, Media Center 1st floor service counter, or Media Library 2nd floor service counter. |
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Please note that your request for usage may be denied if a clear reason is not presented. |
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You may apply from when the library opens until an hour before it closes. |
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Library operating hours and days are posted on the library homepage, or on a leaflet distributed at Kinugas Library, the Media Library, and Media Center. |
Items to prepare when applying:
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One of the following: alien registration card, driver's license, health insurance card (or proof of identity that shows your current address). *For those with only a passport, please bring an additional piece of ID displaying your current address.*1 |
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2 photos (upper body, no hat/cap, 3cm x 3cm, may be taken at a photo booth, and may be black and white or colour.) |
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Application for usage (Please use the prescribed form at the library) |
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Mailing envelope（For retrieval of your application result. Please include an 80 yen stamp.） |
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*1 For those with only a passport, please bring an additional piece of ID displaying your current address. |
Application Process
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We review your submitted documents and determine your eligibility. |
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Once permission has been granted by the head librarian, we will mail out a notification of acceptance. (~10-14 days after your application has been received.)
If acceptance is not granted, we will contact you.
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Bring your notification of acceptance to the counter. Once you have paid the registration fee, your library card will be issued. |
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| Library Card |
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Only one library card will be distributed per person. Each card will expire at the end of the fiscal year (Mar. 31st). |
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Please be sure to bring your card when using any of the library facilities at Kinugasa or Biwako Kusatsu Campuses. |
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Please read over the notes about card usage found on the back of the card. |
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If your card is lost or damaged, please visit the counter at which you applied for the card. Re-issue of your card costs 200 yen. |
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If there are any changes to your address, work address, phone number etc, please be sure to quickly notify the counter from which you received your card. |
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If your card expires, or if you lose usage privileges, please return your library card immediately. |
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| Registration Fees / Hours of Operation |
1 year (April to March next year) 3,000 yen
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Half year（April - September or October - March.）registration requires only 1500 yen. |
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Those wishing to continue use must re-apply. |
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Please note that we cannot return registration fees once they have been processed. |
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| Points to consider: |
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Out of the consideration of all library users, we prohibit the actions listed below. Library users who do any of the following will be required to return their library card and may be denied access to the library in the future. |
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■Viewing private A/V materials inside the library. |
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■Bringing infants or young children to the library with you. |
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■Eating, drinking, smoking, chatting, or reading aloud inside of the library. |
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■Lending out materials you borrowed or lending out your card to another person. |
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■Causing trouble for any other library users. |
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■Unauthorized borrowing of materials. |
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■Use of a cell phone / PHS inside the library. |
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■Any actions that go against library rules or regulations and any other offensive actions. |
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When leaving the library, please confirm that you are not carrying any materials that have not been authorized for borrowing. The exit gate has a function that is able to detect if such authorization has been given. |
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Please note that the service counter (including services related to loaning/borrowing) closes 15 minutes before the library closes. |
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If you return any materials late, you will not be able to take out any additional materials as many days as the book is overdue. |
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Compensation money for materials or facilities that are lost or damaged will be collected from users. |
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Inside the library and on-campus we do not provide personal lockers. Therefore, please keep close watch over your valuables and carry them with you at all times. |
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You may not visit the libraries by car or motorbike. |
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| Contact Us |
Office of Library Services (Kinugasa)
＜Kinugasa Library＞
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〒603-8577 56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto |
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TEL：075-465-8217 |
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FAX：075-465-8219 |
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Office of Library Services(BKC)
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〒525-8577 Noji Higashi 1 chome, 1-1 Kusatsu,Shiga-ken |
＜ Media Library ＞
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TEL：077-561-3943 |
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FAX：077-561-3958 |
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＜Media Center＞
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TEL：077-561-2634 |
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FAX：077-561-3979 |
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