Kobe University: General Library, Library for Intercultural Studies (神戸大学総合・国際文化学図書館）

About the General Library:

Since 2005, The General Library including Library for Intercultural Studies has been opened to the general public to help engage the community's intellectual interests.

Collection size: (As of 2017)

• Books: 497,720 volumes
  • Japanese and Chinese: 356,400 volumes
  • Western: 141,320 volumes​​​ 

Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects a different romanization system used by an individual institution or collection.

Using the Library

Prior to the Visit:

• Please verify the desired material is available by using their OPAC.

Upon Arrival:

• Please follow the necessary procedures at the counter.

Photocopy:

• Photocopy services are provided in accordance with Japanese copyright laws.
• Self-service Copy Fee:
  • Black: 35 yen
  • Color: 80 yen

• Please fill out the request form and submit it at the counter.

Borrowing:

• Please apply for a library card (図書館利用証 Tosho riyōshō).

• Service Hours: Monday-Friday 8:45-17:00

• To apply for the library card, please bring the following items:

• Passport or some form of ID that includes your home address.
• A photo of yourself (3 x 2.4cm).

• Please fill out the application form (利用証交付申込書 Riyōshō kōfu mōshikomisho) available at the counter.

• Up to 3 books for 2 weeks

Accessing Closed Stack

• Please ask at the counter.

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