Special Exhibit for ISPJ Students "Find Your Japan!" [2024-07-09]

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.

Bloomberg devices have been restored [2024-07-02]

The Bloomberg device that was under maintenance has been restored. It is available on the first floor of the Main Library as usual.

Device for Bloomberg is under maintenance [2024-06-26]

The device for Bloomberg is unavailable for the time being due to maintenance. We will inform you here when it is restored.

Work noise will be generated & ASRS will be stopped [2024-06-25]

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.

R-weeks collaborative exhibition [2024-06-06]

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.

Students Graduating/Completing in July 2024 Can Apply for ICU Library Friends Membership [2024-06-03]

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 [2024-05-22]

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.

C-Week Special Exhibition "Classification Number 190~199" [2024-05-21]

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.

Extension of due date during the Summer Break [2024-05-21]

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.

For Students graduating in July 2024 [2023-05-16]

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.

JapanKnowledge maintenance [2024-05-09]

Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Exhibition "What you can see only when you get close, what you can see only when you stand back" [2024-05-07]

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.

OPAC and related services will be stopped [2024-05-01]

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.

Temporary suspension of service [2024-04-24]

OPAC, MyLibrary, self-checkout machine, and ASRS will be temporarily unavailable due to library system maintenance on the afternoon of Thursday, 25th.

Exhibition "Spring - New Chapter" [2024-04-16]

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 is stopped [2024-04-08]

*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.

The Library's food and drink rules will change [2024-04-01]

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 Temporary Outage [2024-03-18]

RemoteXs will be down for temporary maintenance until approximately 14:30 today (Monday, March 18). We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

ASRS will be stopped [2024-03-14]

Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped for maintenance on the following date. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

OPAC and MyLibrary Suspension [2024-03-12]

Due to the library's operating system update, OPAC and MyLibrary will be unavailable during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.

Notice of Termination of Database Provision [2024-02-29]

The following databases will be discontinued at the end of March 2024. Thank you for your understanding.

Students Graduating in March 2024 Can Apply for ICU Library Friends Membership [2024-02-26]

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:

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