Aoyama Gakuin University: Main Library (青山学院 大学図書館本館)

About the Main Library:

The Main Library was built on the Aoyama Campus in 1977.  The library uses an open stacks system and holds 1,198,987 books (as of 2010).

Collection Size: 1,198,987 volumes

Notable Collection:

• Edo gesaku shiryō (江戸戯作資料): Rare documents related to popular literature in the Edo period.  Many of them were not included in Kokusho

• Sōmokuroku (国書総目録): an important Japanese index listing books published in Japan or written by Japanese prior to 1867.

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:

Photocopy:

• Photocopy services are provided in accordance with Japanese copyright laws.

• Copy machines are located on each floor.

• Copy Fee:
  • Black: 10 yen per sheet
  • Color: 40 yen per sheet

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