Library
Q&A
Q: I don’t know how to find materials.
A.Please use the terminals in the "Information Search Corner" in the library, or enter keywords here 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 I renew the loan period?
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.閉館後は図書館入口横のブックポストをご利用下さい。翌開館日に返却処理を行います。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 the books I want to read at 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。「My Library」から行うことができます。
Q. What happens if I return it 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.情報検索コーナーを利用したい
A.If you wish to use audiovisual materials, please apply at the counter.
There is no need to declare whether you will be able to search the library collection or read papers.
Q. I left something in the library. What should I do?
A.Lost items in the library should be handed in to the Student Support Division (2nd floor of the Education and Research Building).
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 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.Generally, eating and drinking are strictly prohibited in libraries, due to the risk of damaging or soiling materials.
Eating is prohibited, but hydration is permitted for health reasons. However, only drinks in resealable containers such as plastic bottles can be brought on board.
Once you have finished drinking water, please put it back in your bag and do not place it on the reading desk.
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。