A “Library User’s Card” is necessary to enter the library and borrow library materials. This card is available at the General Library, the Medical Library, and the Engineering Library. Please keep this card with care.

Application for Issue/Renewal of Library User’s Card

Please submit an application form along with one of the identification documents listed below. A library user’s card is valid until March 31st of the year of issue. After March 31st it must be renewed. People who are 18 years old or above, people conducting research or surveys for academic purposes and members of the public undertaking formal or informal study (lifelong learning) may apply to receive or renew a library card. The required documents for application are as follows:

• An application form(available at the information counter)
• Identification card (Driving License, Health Insurance Card, etc.)

Borrowing a Book

Please note that we are only able to lend books; magazines, reference books, newspapers and audio visual materials may only be used in the library. Books kept in offices are also unavailable for borrowing.

Renewing a Book

You may renew books for one more loan period if no one else has requested it. Please apply at the information counter or at the automatic check-out machine with the books and a library user’s card.

• *Please remember to renew books before their due date.

Returning a Book

Please return books to the library at the information counter or at the automatic check-out machine. When the library is closed, you may return items by posting them through in the Return Box at the main entrance.

• *When books are not returned by the due date, you may receive a penalty of not being able to borrow anything for the number of days that the item was late. Please be aware of the date your books are due.

About Requesting Yamaguchi University Library Materials and Services by Mail

・Application Procedure for Photocopying

If you belong to a university, technical college or similar, please apply through the library of your affiliated institution.
If you are a member of the general public, please apply by e-mail or fax.
Fee: unit cost (black-and-white= 40 yen per sheet, color= 80 yen per sheet) × the number of copies + postage.

・How to Pay Photocopy/Inter Library Loan Fees

When the photocopy is ready to mail out, we will inform you of the fee. Please pay your charge by registered mail, postal order in advance or by bank transfer (The applicant is responsible for the transfer cost).

・Borrowing

If you belong to a university, technical college or similar, please apply through your affiliated institution’s library.
Members of the general public are required to apply through their nearest public library (this does not apply for office materials).

Using Rare or Special Books

If you wish to use rare or special books, please follow the set procedures. Please make an inquiry in advance through one of the following methods.

*In the case of inquiring by telephone, please call us between 8:30 and 17:00 on weekdays when the General Library is open.

Acceptance of Donated Books by the Yamaguchi University Library

The Yamaguchi University Library collects books necessary for the educational and research activities of the University in accordance with the "Collection Policy of the Yamaguchi University Library". We will make decisions regarding the acceptance of donated books based on the "Criteria for Acceptance of Donated Materials for the Yamaguchi University Library".

• Collection Policy of the Yamaguchi University Library (Japanese)
• Criteria for Acceptance of Donated Materials for the Yamaguchi University Library (Japanese)

We ask for your understanding that due to limited space, it is difficult to accept all donations.
If you are considering making a donation, please be sure to read and understand the following information in advance.

Donation Process

Contact us in advance

Please contact us in advance regarding the books you plan to donate so that we can make a determination of acceptance. We appreciate your cooperation in sending us as much information as possible to identify the material by e-mail or mail.
In principle, books already owned by the University are not accepted. You can search our collection using the Yamaguchi University Library OPAC.

Acceptance of books

Books that have been determined acceptable by the library as a result of prior confirmation will be handled as follows:

・We ask that the donor bear the cost of shipping.
　* You can also bring them directly to the library.
・Even if a book is determined to be acceptable at the time of the prior confirmation, it may not be accepted if it is determined to be unacceptable for storage in the library due to poor condition or other reasons upon inspection.
・The location of the books will be determined according to the distribution rules of the library. Please note that we do not store books as a Collection in bulk.

Other

・Please note that it may take some time to determine whether or not to accept books and to organize and equip them due to our business reasons.
・As a general rule, we omit sending a list of donated books, thank-you letters, etc.

General Library

Audio Visual Booths

There are 2 audio visual booths where you can watch or listen to the library’s audio visual materials (DVDs/videos). Please first apply at the information counter before using them.

Learning Commons (Academic Forest)

This is a space designed for active learning, especially group study or discussion. You can arrange tables and chairs according to the number of group members you have. You can also use the mobile or wall whiteboards freely.
When you display slides or pictures on the large-sized display screens, you need an exclusive connector. Please apply for this at the information counter.

Library Cafe

Lib Cafe is an available space for eating, where a vending machine is located. Please take a break any time you like.