Library
Q&A
Q. I don't know how to find materials.
A.Use the library's search terminal,HerePlease enter keywords and search.
Q. How are the materials arranged?
A.The call number label is arranged in the order of "classification number," "author number," and "volume number."
Q. The material I want to borrow is currently on loan. What should I do?
A.貸出中の図書資料は予約することができます。図書館ホームページからログインする「My Library」から行うことができます。
Q. Can the loan period be renewed?
A.During the loan period, you can renew the loan period twice per book (item) at "My Library" or at the counter. However, if the material has been reserved or is overdue, it cannot be renewed.
Q. I can't return the item during opening hours. What should I do?
A.閉館後はブックポストをご利用ください。翌開館日に返却処理を行ないます。また、資料が傷まないよう梱包した上で、郵送等(送料本人負担)での返却も受け付けています。DVD等の壊れやすい資料はカウンターへ返却してください。
Q. If I forget my student ID or faculty ID, can I enter the library?
A.In principle, you will not be able to enter the library. If you have unavoidable circumstances, please inform the counter. Please note that you will not be able to borrow materials.
Q. Can I use libraries at other universities?
A.他大学を訪問して、実際に資料を閲覧させてもらうことができます。交通費等の実費がかかります。先方へ事前連絡が原則ですので、他大学図書館を利用したい場合は必ず本学図書館カウンター（平日8：30～17：00）でご相談ください。
Q. Can I use both the Nishinomiya and Kobe campus libraries?
A.できます。図書館ホームページの「利用案内」をご確認ください。
Q. Can I purchase books I want to read from the library?
A.図書館で所蔵していない図書資料については、購入希望の申込みを受け付けています。図書館カウンターへお問い合わせください。
Q. What happens if I return the item late?
A.返却期限に遅れた日数分だけ新規貸出停止となります。
Q. I left something in the library. What should I do?
A.Lost items in the library should be handed in to the General Affairs Division (Central Office, 1st floor, Building P).
Q. I don't know how to arrange the foreign magazines.
A.Foreign magazines are arranged in alphabetical order by title.
Q. I don't know how to arrange the Japanese magazines.
A.Japanese magazines are arranged in alphabetical order by title. Japanese words in the title are converted to Hepburn romanization, and foreign words are converted to their original spelling before being arranged in alphabetical order.
Example) Gastrointestinal surgery → Shokakigeka ×Syokakigeka
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine → Rehabilitation igaku ×Rihabiriteshon igaku
Medical journal → Iyaku journal ×Iyaku janaru
Diabetes care → Tonyobyo care ×Tonyobyo kea
Q. Where can I find back issues of the magazine?
A.The shelving location varies depending on the Japanese/Western title, publication year, etc. Please check the shelving location on the OPAC for each volume.
Q. Can I borrow magazines?
A.Unbound magazines cannot be borrowed. Please use them within the library.
Q. Why is eating and drinking prohibited in the library?
A.図書館では一般的に、資料が汚損・破損するリスクを鑑みて、原則飲食は厳禁です。食べる行為については禁止ですが、水分補給については健康面に配慮して認めています。ただし、ペットボトル等、再密閉が可能な容器に入っている飲み物のみ持ち込み可能です。水分補給が終わったらその都度鞄にしまい、閲覧机には置かないでください。
Q. Can I copy notes and handouts on the library copy machines?
A.You may not copy materials brought in from outside the library, such as notebooks, handouts, etc. The copy machines in the library have been installed for the purpose of making copies of library materials permitted by Article 31 of the Copyright Act, and may not be used for any other purpose.
Q. How many more books can I borrow?
A.貸出の上限は、図書・製本雑誌・視聴覚資料を合計して5冊(点)までです。現在何冊(点)貸出中かは、「My Library」から確認できます。
Q. Can I access electronic journals and databases from home?
A.Titles that are contracted by our university can only be viewed in full when accessed from the campus LAN, but they can also be accessed from off-campus by connecting via SSL-VPN. This does not apply to titles that are released free of charge.
Q. Can I view the master's thesis?
A.You can view the books at the library counter. Please apply at the counter. However, you cannot borrow or copy them.