Starting Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the ICU Library's remote access platform will switch to OpenAthens by EBSCO. Additionally, the ICU Discovery platform will also change to EBSCO's discovery service. This change is expected to ensure stable access to electronic resources and improve usability. There will be no loss of access to any databases currently under contract. For more details, please check the announcements on the ICU Portal.
Today (March 4), the library will close at 6:00 PM due to the forecast of snowfall starting this evening.
Additionally, for materials with a return deadline of March 4, the due date will be extended to tomorrow, March 5.
During the following period, books selected by the Library Wizards, a student group at the Library, will be on display under the title “The ICU faculties’ memorable books”.
What kind of books did the professors at ICU read when they were students, and what did they feel?
We asked the professors to share the books that were meaningful to them during their student days. For the graduating students, those continuing their studies, and the new students joining us... these are the books we want you to read!
The malfunction in the library system that had been occurring since Saturday, March 1, has now been resolved. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to our users.
Regarding materials with a return deadline during the malfunction period (March 1 to 3), the return deadline has been uniformly extended to April 14. Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Since Saturday, March 1, a malfunction has occurred in the library system, and we have been receiving inquiries from users regarding the extension of borrowed materials.For materials that required an extension during this period, we will handle them collectively to ensure no inconvenience to you as soon as the system is restored, so please wait for a while.
We will inform you again once the system has been restored. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
There has been a problem with access to OPAC and MyLibrary and Automated Storage since around 16:30 a.m. on March 1 (Sat.). We will inform you as soon as the problem is fixed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
ICU Library Friends membership is available to students who will graduate or complete their studies at ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2025 and who wish to continue using the library and off-campus borrowing services after graduation upon applying for registration.
*Please make sure to check the Calendar before visiting. For more information, please visit the Library Friends page on our website.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
During the following period, books selected by the Library Wizards, a student group at the Library, will be on display under the title “The Path to Being Multilingual”.
ICU students, are you satisfied with being bilingual? The world is full of many fascinating languages beyond just Japanese and English. The ICU library has a wide range of books on languages from all over the world. These include languages that are not taught at ICU, languages that are no longer spoken but have written records, and even artificially created languages.
Why not take this opportunity to pick up one of these books and aim to become multilingual?
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following schedule.
The due date will be Monday, April 14, 2025. We hope you will make use of it.
NOTE: Students graduating in March 2025 must return all the borrowed materials and pay your overdue fines until Friday, March 7th 2025.
During the following period, books selected by the Library Wizards, a student group at the Library, will be on display under the title “New Year Lucky Bag”. We have gathered a collection of special books suitable for the New Year as if a new wind will blow in. Wait until you borrow the book to find out what's inside. Choose the book you like based on the excerpts, the weight of the bag, and your intuition!
Please make sure that you've returned all materials and paid all overdue fines until Friday, March 7th 2025. If you remain in debt for any of the above, you will not be permitted to graduate in March 2025.
* The library does not send you a list of books on loan or a bill for overdue. Check your record on "My Library" by yourself.
ICU Library will be closed for Winter Break during the following period.
Students can borrow books longer than usual during the following period for Winter Break. The due date will be Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Due to the library closure, Home Delivery Service applications will be closed after December 23(Mon.). We will send the parcel on December 24(Tue.). Applications received after the above will be in operation after Monday, January 6(Mon.).
During the following period, books selected by the Library Wizards, a student group at the Library, will be on display under the title “Winter Gifts”. Year-end gifts, Christmas gifts, snow. We bring you books related to such “winter gifts”.
Inspection work will be carried out on the motorized compact shelving A on the basement floor of the main Library on the following date. Some noise will be generated during the work. Ask the workers, if you need to access the materials in the shelves.
ICU students can borrow books over more extended periods during the following period.
The due date will be Monday, December 11, 2024. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew the books on loan before this date.
Due to fire equipment inspection, work noise will be generated during the following schedule. Also, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be out of operation. Thank you for your understanding. Please note that the time may vary depending on the work situation.
Due to database maintenance, some functions of the Asahi Shimbun Cross-Search will be unavailable for a period of time (approximately 30 minutes) on the following schedule. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
During the following period, books selected by the Library Wizards, a student group at the Library, will be on display under the title “Huuuuge Booook!!”.
"The books on display in November are all huge. We chose them based on their size alone, so the themes are extremely diverse. Please open the books that catch your eye and have a look for your favorite. If you want to take one home, please give it a try. (Please be careful with the books not for loan!)"
On Thursday, October 24th, an article about the ICU Library appeared in the Yomiuri Shimbun morning edition on page 15. The same article is also available on the Yomiuri Shimbun Online.
The article conveys the appeal of the ICU Library. Please take a look.
RemoteXs will be unavailable from 14:30 to 15:30 on Monday, October 21st due to temporary maintenance. During this time, you will not be able to access databases or tools via RemoteXs.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Time and Date: 12:35-, Monday, October 21, 2024
All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
NOTE: Please bring your valuables when evacuate.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
During the following period, books selected by the Library Wizards, a student group at the Library, will be on display under the title “Matsuri ～Trick or Treat～”.
October 13 and 14 is the ICU Festival, and October 31 is Halloween!
Festival, Halloween, sweets......
The books here will definitely fascinate you!
We will begin offering access to the full text of 1,000 titles of Taylor & Francis e-Books, and we will purchase the heavily used titles next September.
Taylor & Francis e-Books include Routledge and many other titles in the humanities, social sciences, and behavioral sciences.
Printing and downloading are allowed. Redistribution of downloaded PDFs is strictly prohibited.
During the following period, we will host an exhibit titled "Autumn New Life!" As a welcome exhibit for new September students, we are displaying books recommended for their new lives starting in the autumn. It is also notable that each book is accompanied by an introductory pop-up. Please stop by.
With the heavy rain caused by the approaching typhoon, the Library will be closed tomorrow (August 16th Fri.) for all day. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
The Library will be closed from 8/10 (Sat.) to 8/15 (Thu.) for maintenance work. If you have any inquiries, please get in touch with us by e-mail. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Also, the following services will be unavailable during the system maintenance period from Wednesday the 13th (Tue.) to Friday the 16th (Fri.).
During the following period, a special exhibit titled "Find Your Japan!" is being held to welcome ISPJ Students. The lineup includes books on Japanese pop culture, business, art, and classics, as well as travel guidebooks to give you a taste of Japan.
The Bloomberg device that was under maintenance has been restored. It is available on the first floor of the Main Library as usual.
The device for Bloomberg is unavailable for the time being due to maintenance. We will inform you here when it is restored.
Due to fire equipment inspection, work noise will be generated during the following schedule. Also, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be out of operation. Thank you for your understanding. Please note that the time may vary depending on the work situation.
June 3 to June 15 is R-Weeks (Rainbow Weeks). The library displays books recommended by the Center for Gender Studies(CGS). Please take a look.
ICU Library Friends membership is available to students who will graduate or complete their studies at ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in July 2023 and who wish to continue using the library and off-campus borrowing services after graduation upon applying for registration,
For more information, please visit the Library Friends page on our website.
Information board installation work will take place in the morning of May 27th (Mon.) Noise may be generated in the surrounding area. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
During the following period, “Classification Number 190~199” will be held as the C-Week special exhibition. Books with the highest number of check-outs in Classification Number 190~199 (Christian-related books) are displayed. Please visit the library to see what kind of books are frequently read by ICU students.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, September 10, 2024. We hope you will make use of it.
Please make sure that you've returned all materials and paid all overdue fines until Monday, June 24th 2024.
If you remain in debt for any of the above, you will not be permitted to graduate in July 2024.
* The library does not send you a list of books on loan or a bill for overdue. Check your record on "My Library" by yourself.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
During the following period, we will host an exhibit titled "What you can see only when you get close, what you can see only when you stand back." The exhibition features books that deepen your knowledge about "Study Abroad" from various angles! Please take a look.
In order to check and maintain the facilities receiving power on campus, there will be a temporary shutdown of power as outlined below. OPAC and related services will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
OPAC, MyLibrary, self-checkout machine, and ASRS will be temporarily unavailable due to library system maintenance on the afternoon of Thursday, 25th.
During the following period, the library will display books that will be helpful for the new chapter of your life under the "Spring - New Chapter." Please take a look.
*ASRS has been restored. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
As of April 8th, 11:00, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) is not in operation due to unexpected trouble. We will inform here as soon as the system is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Effective April 1, 2024, the Othmer Library (1F・GF) will permit food and drinks. The rules for eating and drinking in the library are as follows.
※Please do not bring in drinks without lids (cups, cans, etc.) to either the Main Library or the Othmer Library.
※Please clean the desks after eating and drinking in the Othmer Library.
※See Library Rules.
RemoteXs will be down for temporary maintenance until approximately 14:30 today (Monday, March 18). We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped for maintenance on the following date. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Due to the library's operating system update, OPAC and MyLibrary will be unavailable during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following databases will be discontinued at the end of March 2024. Thank you for your understanding.
Upon applying for registration, ICU Library Friends membership is available to students who will complete their studies at ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2024 and who wish to continue using the library and off-campus borrowing services after graduation.
For more details, please visit the following Library website: