A User's Guide to the U.U.Library
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1DLibrary Hours
Main Lib. During semester During Spring & Summer
Vacation Periods
Mon. to Fri. ‚XF‚O‚O`‚Q‚OF‚O‚O ‚XF‚O‚O`‚P‚VF‚O‚O
Sat.CSun. &
National Holidays
‚P‚PF‚O‚O`‚P‚VF‚O‚O
Branch Lib. During semester During Spring & Summer
Vacation Periods
Mon. to Fri. ‚XF‚O‚O`‚Q‚OF‚O‚O ‚XF‚O‚O`‚P‚VF‚O‚O
Sat. ‚P‚PF‚O‚O`‚P‚VF‚O‚O CLOSED

‚QDCLOSED
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Main@Lib. Winter Vacation Periods(Dec.27-Jan.6), etc.
Branch Lib. Sunday, National Holidays, Winter Vacation Periods(Dec.27-Jan.6),
Saturday during Spring & Summer Vacation Periods, etc.

Information regarding variations to library hours will be posted on bulletin board and the library homepage.
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‚RDCirculation service

@Library users card = Identification card as a member of the Utsunomiya University
@@At the time of borrowing materials from the library, you need a identification card as a member of the Utsunomiya University. If you don't have a ID card , please inquire at Circulation Service Desk to obtain a Library users card.
@Lending Policy@@
(General Loan) No. of volumes Borrowing period
Undergraduate studentsi1st`3rd grader) ‚T vols
‚Q weeks
Undergraduate studentsi4th grader)
Graduate students
‚P‚O vols
‚P month
Non-university users ‚T vols ‚Q weeks

@@@@ NOTE: The length of the borrowing period is extended during long vacation.
@@@@ NOTE: Some of the library materials may not be lent.
@@@@@@@@ Rare books, reference books, periodicals, audio-visual materials etc. are for library use only.

@How to borrow books
@@@Please use the automatic books-circulation equipment.
@@@If you cannnot use, please ask at the Circulation service desk

@How to return books
@@@Returning books is very simple. Just put them on the returning corner of the Circulation Desk.
@@@Returning will be accepted at any time while the library is open.
@@@Please return books to the library where you borrowed them
@@@When library is closed, please throw in the book post.

@Reservation
@@@Library users can request to researve books which is taken by another user.
@@@ For more information, please ask at the Circulation service desk.
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‚SDAudio-visual materials @

@Library users may listen to music(etc.) on Audio-cassettes and CDs, or watch movie(etc.) on Video-cassettes and video disks(VHD, LD, DVD)@or use CD-ROM searching systems in the library,
@For more information, please ask at the Reference Service Desk.

materials how to search materials
Video-cassettesiVHS)EVideo-disksiVHDELDEDVD)
CDsEAudio-cassettes
@jump to (OPAC)
CD-ROMistand-alonej jump to the list
CD-ROMinetworkj jump to the list

‚TD‚g‚‚— to find library materials and Reference service@

@@‚g‚‚— to find library materials
@@@@@‡@Card Catalogs
@@@@@@@@Books acquired before 1987 or certain types of library materials are listed on the card catalogs.
@@@@@@@@Card catalogs include : titles catalog/authors catalog/means of subjects catalog
@@@@@‡AOnline Catalog
@@@@@@@@OPAC F Online Public Access Catalog of the Utsunomiya University Library
@@@@@@@@@You can search books acquired after 1987, all books of Open stacks, Reference books, Audio-visual materials,
@@@@@@@@@almost all periodicals, and some materials in stacks.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@jump to OPAC
@@@@@@@@‚v‚d‚a‚b‚`‚s F The system for searching the union catalog databases of books and periodicals
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@held in the university libraries in Japan on WWW.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ jump to W‚…‚‚‚ƒ‚‚”

@@Reference service
@@@@The Reference Service Desk is available to advise and assist you in acquiring library materials or information.
@@@@We provide the following services.
@@@@@@‡@Guidance in use of the library and library materials.
@@@@@@‡AOperation of the online catalog or CD-ROM system.
@@@@@@‡BLiterature searching (both in and outside our library)
@@@@@@‡CInter-library cooperation = ILL Service
@@@@Open during the following hours.
@@@@@@@@@Monday to Friday @@9:00-12:00 & 13:00-17:00


‚UDInter-library Cooperation and Photocopy Service

@@Inter-library Cooperation = Inter-library Loan Service(ILL)
@@@@At the Reference Service Desk, we provide the following services.
@@@@@ ‡@When you wish to use a library of another educational and research institutes,
@@@@@@@you may need a letter of introduction. Please apply in advance.
@@@@@ ‡AWhen the university members wish to acquire library materials unavailable in our collection,
@@@@@@@you can get a photocopy of the material or a book itself by mail.
@@@@@@@The charge shall be paid when you receive the material.
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@@Photocopy Service
@@@@Photocopying is permitted under certain conditions legally prescribed.
@@@@Please fill out a form prepared at the photocopy machines.
@@@@In the case of own-expense copy, please use a prepaid card@or coin.


7DLibrary Policies and Rules
@`In order to provide high quality services and a pleasant environment for all library patrons

‚PDEating, drinking and smoking are prohibited in the library.
@@@@ Food, beverages and plastic bottles must not be brought into the library.
@@@@ Please cooperate to preserve library resources and to maintain a healthy and pleasant environment.
‚QDPlease dispose of your own litter.
@@@@In particular, the eraser crumbs/shavings should be cleaned off the desk.
‚RDPlease keep quiet in the library.
@@@@@Please turn off all mobile phones before entering the library.
@@@@@Please avoid unnecessary noise and conversation. 
‚SDUnauthorized access to the library is not permitted.
@@@@@Library cards must be used to pass through the entrance gate,
@@@@@and each user must use his/her own library card.
@@@@@The alarm will go off if library resources are removed without following the appropriate procedures.  
‚TDUsers must obey the rules when using the computer facilities.
@@@@@Please do not eliminate or alter the settings of the shared computers.

@@@@@Personal computers are only permitted to be used in the designated areas.
‚UDPlease do not damage library books or journals.
@@@@@It is a criminal offence to attempt to damage, deface, mutilate or remove library resources.
‚VDPlease return library resources to the designated places for other library users.
@@@@@All materials are placed by their specific codes and certain rules.
‚WDPlease return books by the due date.
@@@@@The borrowing access will be blocked if any overdue book/s has/have not been returned by the due date.
‚XDPlease secure your valuables from theft.
@@@@@Please do not leave your bags and valuable items unaccompanied.
10DPlease do not leave your vehicle (bicycle or motorcycle) around the library entrance.
8DTelephone number & E-Mail address@

Utsunomiya University Library section Tel. ‚d -mail
Main Library(Mine Campus) Circulation Service Desk ‚O‚Q‚W|‚U‚S‚X|‚T‚P‚R‚S etsuran@miya.jm.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp
Reference Service Desk ‚O‚Q‚W|‚U‚S‚X|‚T‚P‚R‚T tossanko@miya.jm.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp
Arrangement of books section ‚O‚Q‚W|‚U‚S‚X|‚T‚P‚R‚Q tosho@miya.jm.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp
Arrangement of Periodicals section ‚O‚Q‚W|‚U‚S‚X|‚T‚P‚R‚U zasshi@miya.jm.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp
General-affairs section ‚O‚Q‚W|‚U‚S‚X|‚T‚P‚R‚O tossoumu@miya.jm.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp
Engineering Faculty Branch(Yoto Campus) Branch library section ‚O‚Q‚W|‚U‚W‚X|‚U‚R‚P‚Q tosbunka@miya.jm.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp

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