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

General Information

Facility:
Kobe University General Library, Library for Intercultural Studies
Address:
2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501
Phone:
+81-78-881-1212
Email:
www-admin#lib.kobe-u. ac.jp(Please replace # with @)

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.

Resources & Facilities

Summary of Collection(s)

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.

Databases

How to Use the Facility

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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北米日本研究資料調整協議会
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