Osaka University: International Studies Library (外国学図書室)

About International Studies Library:

The International Studies Library opened as the Osaka School of Foreign Studies in 1921.  After the merger with Osaka University in 2007, the library became the Minoh Branch Library.  Then, the name was changed to the International Studies Library. The library holds about 600,000 volumes, related to regional studies, linguistics and literature, about 7,000 periodical titles, and provides linguistic resources for teaching and research on foreign languages.

Collection Size:

• Books: 600,000 volumes

• Periodicals 7,000 titles

Focus: Regional studies, Linguistics and Literature, Linguistic resources for teaching and research

Notable Collection(s):

• Ishihiro Bunko (石濱文庫): Oriental Studies Collection held by Dr. Juntarō Ishihiro (石濱純太郎) (39,000 items).

• Please verify the desired material is available by using Osaka University Library Online Catalog.

• Please check-in at the entrance counter.

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

• Copy Fee:

• Black and White: 35 yen

• Color: 80 yen

Service Hours:

• Hours:9:00-16:30

• Closed:Saturday, Sunday, Holidays

Upon Arrival:

• Please fill out Tosho seikyūsho (図書請求書) at the main counter.

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