The University of Tokyo: Institute of Social Science Library, the University of Tokyo (社会科学研究所図書室)

About the Library:

Collection Size (As of 2023): 

• Books: 359,229 volumes

• Periodicals:7,572 periodical titles 

• Microfilms: 24,830 reels 

• Microfiche: 291,479 sheets 

Focus: Social Sciences. Labor conditions, Asia relations, Politics, Military

Notable Collection(s):

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  Advance Inquiry and Preparation Required

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

• Please consult the ISS library about the availability of information materials by e-mail or Fax. 

• Library materials request form (図書閲覧願 Tosho etsuran negai ) from your home institution. Please use the following form if the home institution does not have one:
  • Library Materials Request Form (Word,  PDF)

Note: Some materials are restricted. Please make sure to consult with the ISS library.

Upon Arrival:

• Service Hours: 9:00-12:30 and 13:00-16:30, except for reserve materials (9:00-17:00)

• Please present some form of personal ID.

• For requesting additional materials, please fill out material title(s) and call number(s) on (閲覧スリップ Etsuran Slip) and submit at the library counter.

Photocopy:

• Fill out the copy request form (電子複写申込書   Denshi fukusha mōshikomisho) at the counter.

• Copy Fee: 10 yen

Accessing Special Collections:

For viewing materials with privacy protections, originals, and bunko and special collections:

• Please request materials in advance by using "特別利用許可願ダウンロード (PDF) Tokubetsu riyō kyoka negai ," available on their webpage.

Note: For more information, please refer to "Special Collections Guide for Rare and Sem-rare books and Materials".

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