During the following period, the library will be displaying books that we recommend to ICU students under the title of "My Favorite Book: Chosen by Librarians." We hope that our favorites will become your favorites as well. Please take a look.
A campus-wide emergency network maintenance will be performed on the following schedule. Please note that you will not be able to check out materials during the maintenance. OPAC and MyLibrary will also be stopped. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
We are happy to assist you in finding materials for assignments, including essays, senior thesis, and Research Writing. You can contact us usually, but we will accept your inquiries as an enhanced week during the following period.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following schedule. The due date will be Friday, April 12, 2024. We hope you will make use of it.
NOTE: The Library will open February 23, 2024 because classes will be held.
We will be screening the documentary "Document of 2MD" as follows. Please come and join us.
On July 1, 2015, ICU 2nd Men's Dormitory closed after 58 years of history. It was the dormitory that had most deeply inherited the traditions of the men's dormitories in Japan, so called "Bankara." For all of us gathered at Mitaka-no-mori, this viewing will be an opportunity to reconfirm what the dormitories mean to ICU.
<The event will be held in Japanese.>
Due to the heavy snow, the library is closed at 15:00 on February 5th. Please see the ICU Portal for tomorrow's opening status. Note: Due date as of today, February 5th, will be extended until tomorrow, February 6th.
On January 22, 2024, Yomiuri Shimbun's database "Yomidas Rekishikan" has been renewed as "Yomidas." The old site "Yomidas Rekishikan" will remain accessible until March 31, 2024.
【Changes】
The library has been running a trial of the book review app "BOOK MARRY", which allows students and faculty members to share the reading experience at the university. We encourage ICU students, faculty, and staff to examine this application.
Please give us your feedback about its usefulness, quality of content, relevance to ICU programs, etc.
NOTE: This app is only in Japanese.
Under the theme of "Books that will Energize your Job Hunting!" books that might be helpful for your job hunting are displayed. This is a collaborative project with the ICU Placement Group. Information about events hosted by them will also be on display, so please take a look at that as well and join them.
Please make sure that you've returned all materials and paid all fees until Thursday, March 7th 2024. You will not meet the graduation requirements if you have unpaid book overdue fees and borrowed books.
Happy New Year! Under the title of "And a Happy New Year," books on New Year's customs and books about this year's zodiac animal, the dragon, are on display at the library. Please take a look.
On 1/6 (Sat.), the first opening day of the New Year, the temperature inside the library is expected to be very low, so you may feel freezing. Bring your warm jacket or shawl for your warmth.
ICU Library will be closed for Winter Break during the following period.
Due to the library closure, Home Delivery Service 2023 applications will be closed today after 3 p.m. December 26. Applications received after the above will be in operation on or after Friday, January 9(Tue.).
On January 22, 2024, Yomiuri Shimbun's database "Yomidas Rekishikan" will be renewed as "Yomidas", and will be added to the database list of "e-Resouce Access" on January 22. The old site "Yomidas Rekishikan" will remain accessible until March 31, 2024.
【Changes】
Due to the maintenance of the campus authentication system, users will not be able to log in to MyLibrary during the following period. During this time, MyLibrary functions such as checking out status, ILL request, and purchase request will not be available . Thank you for your understanding.
During the year-end and New Year's holidays, it takes time for materials to arrive due to the winter closure of each university and postal conditions. Please note that we cannot respond to requests for urgent requests. Also, since many requests are concentrated during this period, please submit your application well in advance.
ICU library will be closed for Winter Break during the following period. We will resume our services on Saturday, January 6.
Students can borrow books longer than usual during the following period for Winter Break. The due date will be Friday, January 12, 2024.
Also, the due date of Saturday, January 6(Sat.), 2024, will be extended to Friday, January 12(Fri.),2024
A movie screening will be held at O's cafe. After watching the movie, we will have an exchange of opinions (optional participation). Let's have a fun time at the end of the year!
The Christmas season is finally here. The library is now displaying Christmas-related books. From cute picture books to non-fiction books about the mystery of Santa Claus, we have a wide variety of books. Please take a look.
The layout of the ground floor of the Othmer Library has been changed. Round tables, sofas, and display space (planned) have been placed on the east end of the floor. The layout of the entire floor has also been renewed with the power supplies for each desk.
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.
※This problem has been restored.
We are currently experiencing a problem with access to e-Resource Access. Therefore, you will not be able to use the tools such as ICU Discovery and databases from off-campus. The cause is under investigation. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Please note that you can use the following links from devices connected to the ICU campus wireless LAN and wired LAN.
The access failure of the library system including OPAC that occurred on Thursday, November 2, 2023, was found to have originated from the "V-Shelf" function of OPAC. In response to this, we will discontinue the V-Shelf function on Monday, November 27, 2023. We apologize to those who have been using this function, and ask for your understanding.
The library will be running a trial of the book review app "BOOK MARRY", which allows students and faculty members to share the reading experience at the university. We encourage ICU students, faculty, and staff to examine this application. Please give us your feedback about its usefulness, quality of content, relevance to ICU programs, etc.
NOTE: This app is only in Japanese.
OPAC and MyLibrary have been restored around 14:00 on November 2 (Thu.)
There has been a problem with access to OPAC and MyLibrary since around 11:50 a.m. on November 2 (Thu.). We will inform you as soon as the problem is fixed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
NAXOS Music Library has been restored. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
We are happy to assist you in finding materials for senior thesis and Research Writing. You can contact us normally, but during the following period, we will accept your inquiries as an enhanced week.
As of 9:00 AM, November 1, 2023, the database NAXOS Music Library is experiencing access problems. We will notify you as soon as it is restored. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
ICU Library has a large collection of not only Japanese books but also many foreign books. Among them, we have collected titles that are available in both Japanese and English editions. We have selected books from a variety of genres, including popular novels, biographies of famous people, self-help books, and more. We encourage you to try the original books!
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.
ICU students can borrow books over more extended periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, December 11, 2023. We hope you will make use of it.
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.
The seminar on ICU Discovery, a cross-search tool will be held on the following date. We will invite staff of Clarivate, the provider of these tools, as a lecturer to introduce how to use them in detail from an expert's point of view.
This seminar is part of the Library Science class (EDU216), but students who don't enroll in the class are welcome to attend. Please feel free to join us.
Highly acclaimed by teachers! The Loeb Classical Library is a series of Greek and Roman classics published with the mission of providing opportunities for familiarization with the classics to a wide range of educated readers as well as researchers.
The Library has been offering a digital version of the book since this year. We hope that everyone will take advantage of this service, and we are pleased to present an exhibit introducing some of the most representative titles. Please take a look.
Due to system maintenance, some library tools will not be available during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following tools will be stopped.
CTL and the Library will co-host an event, "Tell us! Senior Thesis Experience!”will be held in the library. We are pleased to announce that we will be inviting graduate students who worked on their thesis research at ICU as undergraduates and are currently studying at ICU's graduate school to talk about their own senior thesis experiences. Please see the following link for details.
Tokens of ACS and ScienceDirect for AY2023 have been used up, so token access articles are not available for viewing. If you wish to obtain the articles, please request a photocopy service from MyLibrary. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Congratulations to all new September students! The library will hold a library tour and social event as part of the new student orientation. New students as well as current students are welcome to participate, so please come and join us.
The fall semester will begin! Many students from overseas have come to ICU for September admission. In the library, we are displaying books on anime, manga, Japanese food, etc., that will give you a sense of Japanese culture. Please take a look.
The Library will be closed from 8/11 (Fri.) to 8/17 (Thu.) for maintenance work. If you have any inquiries, please contact us by e-mail. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
ASRS has been recovered from breakdowns. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Do you enjoy summer vacation? Many of you would like to go on an overseas trip, but can't quite make it. We are displaying books that will make you feel like traveling abroad, at least for a while. Please take a look.
Due to equipment failure, some materials in the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) cannot be retrieved at this time. It will take some time to restore the system as repairs will be made as soon as the parts are ordered. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
We will display books that are new to the library after April 2023 but have not yet been borrowed by anyone. Please be the first reader.
ICU Repository will be closed during the following period due to system migration.
For more details, please visit the following Library website:
Due to the fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will stop during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding. The time may be changed depending on the work progress.
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 details, please visit the following Library website:
With the heavy rain caused by the approaching typhoon, the Library will be closed today (June 2nd) at 19:30. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused. Note: Due date June 2nd will be extended until tomorrow, June 3rd.
Mutual access to the libraries of TAC member universities has resumed at all the TAC member libraries as of June 1, 2023. Accordingly, ICU members can visit them without prior reservations. Please bring your ICU student/faculty/staff ID when you visit. See the following site for details.
R-Weeks(Rainbow Weeks) will be held from 5/30 to 6/15. The library displays books recommended by the Center for Gender Studies(CGS). Please take a look.
The Othmer Library will be closed during the following period for air conditioning and lighting renewal work. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
For more information about the construction work, please visit the website of the Facilities Management Group below.
The Library is going to hold a screening at O's cafe. After the screening, we will have an exchange of impressions (participation is optional). Let's enjoy the movie and talk about it at the beginning of summer!
The start date fixed.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, September 8, 2023. We hope you will make use of it.
Please make sure that you've returned all materials and paid all overdue fines until Friday, June 26th 2023.
If you remain in debt for any of the above, you will not be permitted to graduate in July 2023.
* 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.
We are happy to assist you with searching for materials for Research Writing Class. Although you can consult with us regularly, we will accept your request during the following period as an enhancement week.
The Christianity Week (C-Week) will be held from May 15th to 20th. The library displays books about Christianity and books related to each C-Week event. Please take a look and have a nice C-Week together.
Under the title of "Have you got used to university life yet?," we will be displaying books that will help you feel positive about college life at this time of year when you begin to feel tired. 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.
Under the theme of "Recommended Books by Instructors of General Education," books that are recommended by instructors of General Education courses in General Education Handbook AY2023 are displayed. We hope it will be helpful when you register for courses and come across new knowledge. Please take a look.
Due to system maintenance, some of the library services will not be available or unstable during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following services will be stopped.
The contract for the following database will expire at the end of March 2023. Thank you for your understanding.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following schedule. The due date will be Thursday, April 13, 2023. We hope you will make use of it.
In response to the university's request for energy and power saving, the library will implement the following measures from 2/21(Tue.) to 3/8(Wed.).
We apologize for any inconvenience caused, and ask that you please come to the library in warm clothes.
■ Main Library
■ Othmer Library (Open only on weekdays during the term)
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 2023 and who wish to continue using the library and off-campus borrowing services after graduation.
For more details, please visit the following Library website:
https://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Visitor/Friends-e.htm
The library is holding a book exhibition under the title of “Big Books” right now. As a part of this exhibition, we will exhibit ICU Library’s rare books, especially the big ones. Mr. Kubo, the library’s acting director, will explain the rare books (in Japanese). Please come and join us.
Under the title of "Big Books," we will exhibit big books during the following period. We have collected books that are large in size, large in scale, etc. We hope you will enjoy them. Please take a look.
We are considering a change in the zoning of the conversation OK area of the main library. However, because the change in zoning will have a significant impact on our users, we need to carefully consider the change. Please let us know your opinions on the proposed zoning changes. We will use them as a reference.
A database "LearnTechLib" is no longer offered as of December 31, 2022. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to system modification from January 23 (Mon.) to January 31 (Tue.), 2023, there will be a delay in the acceptance process of books. If you are planning to purchase books for your thesis or something, We recommend that you submit your request in advance.
The Photocopy Service and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system, which many university libraries use, will be stopped from January 23 (Mon.) to January 31 (Tue.), 2023 for renovation.
ICU Library will accept requests from users, but please note that it will take time to arrange and order materials due to the service interruption at many other libraries during this period.
Please make your request well in advance.
We are happy to announce that the following features have been added to OPAC.
Please make sure that you've returned all materials and paid all fees until Wednesday, March 8th 2023. You will not meet the graduation requirements if you have unpaid book overdue fees and borrowed books.
On 1/6 (Fri.), the first day of the New Year, the temperature inside the library is expected to be low. Visitors are advised to dress warmly.
ICU library will be closed for Winter Break during the following period. We will resume our services on January 6th. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the library closure, applications for the Home Delivery Service for the year 2022 will be closed on Saturday, December 24, and those received by Saturday, December 24 will be shipped by Monday, December 26. Applications received after that date will be shipped on or after Friday, January 6.
Due to system modification from January 23 (Mon.) to January 31 (Tue.), 2023, there will be a delay in the acceptance process of books. If you are planning to purchase books for your thesis or something, We recommend that you submit your request in advance.
Due to network maintenance, the library services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following services will be stopped.
We are going to hold Christmas Cinema at O's cafe. After the screening, we will have an exchange of impressions (participation is optional). Let's enjoy the movie and talk about it at the beginning of summer!
Given the circumstances that the countermeasures for COVID-19 are mitigated in Japan and abroad, we removed the anti-droplet acrylic boards placed in the O’s cafe on the Ground Floor of the Othmer Library. On the other hand, there are concerns about the simultaneous spread of the COVID-19 and the Flu this winter, so we ask that you please continue to follow the following manners.
We regret to inform you that there is a possibility that we may have to close the O’s cafe if the above manners are not observed for a sustained period of time. We believe that ICU students will act with good judgement while being considerate to others.
Under the theme of "What shall we eat? What shall we cook?", we will be holding a book exhibition with books on cooking recipes and foodstuffs. College life tends to be nutritionally unbalanced. We will support your healthy eating habits. Please come and take a look.
The Photocopy Service and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system, which many university libraries use, will be stopped from January 23 (Mon.) to January 31 (Tue.), 2023 for renovation.
ICU Library will accept requests from users, but please note that it will take time to arrange and order materials due to the service interruption at many other libraries during this period.
Please make your request well in advance.
Library system update work will be conducted on the following date and time. Please note that overdue payment and new registration/renewal of library Friends Card will not be available during this time. In addition, please note that you will not be able to check out books from the self check-out machines; please come to the DSC counter to check out books. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to a problem with the drainage system in the Library and Othmer, emergency work will be carried out.
Therefore, we ask for your understanding and cooperation that the restrooms and all kind of water supply facilities in the Library and the Othmer will not be available during the following period.
※During the period when the restrooms are closed at library, please use the restrooms in University Hall (Honkan).
Due to the fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will stop during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding. The time may be changed depending on the work progress.
※Since the period for undergraduates was incorrect, this news has been corrected and republished.
ICU students can borrow books over more extended periods during the following period. The due date will be Friday, December 9, 2022. We hope you will make use of it.
Under the theme of "Books that will Energize your Job Hunting!" books that might be helpful for your job hunting are displayed. This is a collaborative project with the ICU Placement Group. Information about events hosted by them will also be on display, so please take a look at that as well and join it.
The seasons are rolling by, and autumn is in the air! It’s the time of the year perfect for enjoying the arts. Come join us and lose yourself in the world of cinema.
The seminar on ICU Discovery, a cross-search tool, and Academic Video Online (AVON), which provides access to over 70,000 videos, will be held on the following date. We will invite staff of Clarivate, the provider of these tools, as a lecturer to introduce how to use them in detail from an expert's point of view.
This seminar is part of the Library Science class (EDU216), but students who don't enroll in the class are welcome to attend. Please feel free to join us.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers organized by Library & CTL will take place. We will provide you with useful information for your graduation research, such as tips on searching for information and writing for your thesis. This year, the lecture will be held both in person and via Zoom. We welcome not only senior students who are starting their graduation research, but also junior students and younger. Please refer to the following link for the schedule, content, venue, and Zoom access.
Under the theme of "How can I be a good tree climber?", books that might be helpful for solving a little problem are displayed. Please come and take a look.
Wishing to support the fresh students, the Library would like to present you with an occasion to make friends with other new and current students. We hope that this opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy casual conversation will spark a colorful new chapter in your university life.
Due to maintenance, the following databases will be stopped temporarily during the time duration. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
The Asahi Shimbun database "Kikuzo Ⅱ" has been renewed as "Asahi Shimbun Cross Search." Therefore, "Kikuzo Ⅱ" will be discontinued at the end of August, 2022. Please use "Asahi Shimbun Cross Search" after that.
Old version RefWorks service will stop in June, 2023. Those who are seeing the button "Upgrade to the latest RefWorks version!" on the top left corner of RefWorks window, need upgrading, accoding to the instruction in the following URL.
The library will be closed during the following period. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
ICU Discovery & RefWorks have been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
As of 10:30 a.m. on July 1, 2022, ICU Discovery and RefWorks are experiencing access problems and are unavailable. We will notify you as soon as they are restored. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
From June 14 to 24, ProQuest's database webinars were held. Here are recording videos and slides. We hope they will be helpful. ※All sessions were held in Japanese.
Due to the fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will stop during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding. The time may be changed depending on the work progress.
Upon applying for registration, 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 June 2022 and who wish to continue using the library and off-campus borrowing services after graduation.
For more details, please visit the following Library website:
From June 14 to 24, ProQuest's database webinar will be held. All sessions are open to everyone. If you are unable to attend on the day, you can still register to view the recordings at a later date.For the schedule and reservation form, please visit Kinokuniya's web page here.
The library asks to return all the materials loaned out at the time of the graduation.
**Graduation will not be accepted unless students who expect to complete their course return all the materials and pay the overdue fines.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, September 7, 2022. We hope you will make use of it.
We are happy to answer your questions about searching for materials for Research Writing Class. Although we are usually open for inquiries, during the following period, we will have more staff available to answer your questions. Please take this opportunity to ask us your questions.
Books related to the theme of C-Week 2022, "Concern, Contact, Connect," are displayed on the first floor of the Main Library. We hope you will find your favorite one.
The De Gruyter e-book collection, “UN Sustainable Development Goals Package,” is now available. You can search approximately 8,000 e-books in the database of De Gruyter (all disciplines related to Sustainable Development Goals). It’s helpful to your study and projects.
This interdisciplinary collection shares the discoveries that address the world’s challenges in achieving equality, sustainability and climate protection.
This package includes De Gruyter and the university presses such as Princeton University Press, University of California Press, New York University Press, Cornell University Press, Yale University Press, Harvard University Press, and University of Hawaii Press.
e-Resource Access has been restored. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
e-Resource Access is not available due to network trouble as of 16:20, May 5th(Thu.). The following tools are not accessible from off-campus. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Applications for book delivery service will be closed by 11:00 am on Monday, May 2, 2022. Applications made after 11:00 on Monday, May 2nd will be shipped after Thursday, May 5th.
ICU library will be closed during the following period. We will resume our services on May 5th. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
We are sorry to inform you that it is temporarily difficult to access JapanKnowledge due to the high access concentration. As a countermeasure, emergency maintenance will be performed during the following time period. Please understand that all JapanKnowledge services will be unavailable during this time.
Under the title of "Celebrating the publication of a book born from an ICU project! Books Related to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights," the books related to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are now on display on the first floor of the Main Library. This exhibition is for celebrating the publishing of "世界人権宣言 : ビジュアル版 : 日英仏3言語," which ICU student volunteers were involved in translating into English. Please take a look.
Due to the system error, RefWorks is not accessible as of 14:15, April 8th. We will announce it as soon as it is restored. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Refworks has been restored. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Due to the system error, RefWorks is not accessible as of 14:15, April 8th. We will announce it as soon as it is restored. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new database.
“DBpia” is an online database for searching Korean scholarly journal articles. Users can search through 1,283 Korean-language journals from Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences.
Spring 2022 will mark the third year since the outbreak of the global pandemic.
We are sure that you have experienced many struggles over the past few years, with fewer opportunities to come to campus, limited extracurricular activities, and the difficulty of enjoying the student life that you had envisioned when you first enrolled at ICU.
Wishing to support our students, the ICU Library would like to present you with an occasion to make friends with other new and current students. We hope that this opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy casual conversation will spark a colorful new chapter in your university life.
※All participants are requested to disinfect adequately and wear a face mask as the preventive measures against the COVID-19.
※First-come, first-served basis to join this event.
※The number of participants will be limited (approximately 20 people), and each person will be limited to one hour.
As of March 31, 2022, we will no longer accept inquiries via chat on the library website. Thank you for using this service. Please contact us by e-mail or phone from April 1.
e-Resource Access has been restored. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
We are currently experiencing a problem with e-Resource Access and are investigating the cause.
If you are using the database, please visit the library.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Due to network maintenance, the library services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following services will be stopped. The library will be closed on that day.
Under the theme of "Hello Spring, Hello New Knowledge," recommended books for General Education Courses in the Spring Term are displayed on the first floor of the Main Library. We hope it will be helpful when you choose the courses for the spring term.
We are happy to announce that we started to provide "Asahi Shimbun Cross Search" on March 1st, 2022. This is a renewed database for Asahi Shimbun, formerly known as "Kikuzo II."
※KiKuzo II is available until April 30th, 2022.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Please make sure that you've returned all materials and paid all fees until Tuesday, March 8th.
We are preparing to switch from the application for TLL and mail lending service, done by "paper" or "attach to email," to the application by Google Forms.
Please try the web application form and answer the questionnaire. The link to the questionnaire is on order confirming mail.
ProQuest Ebook Central, one of our eBook platforms, will be unavailable during the following period while the supplier carries out maintenance work. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.
ICU Discovery enables you to uncover a variety of resources available through ICU Library, including books and databases. It will increase the efficiency of information searching for your assignments and thesis. A professional staff from Clarivate company, the provider of ICU Discovery, will show you how to use it effectively.
※This webinar is for beginners.
＜Date & Time＞
Applications for book delivery service within 2021 will be closed by 11:00 am on Friday, December 24, 2021.Applications made after 11:00 on Friday, December 24th will be shipped after Thursday, January 6th.
ICU library will be closed for Winter Break during the following period. We will resume our services on January 6th. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the leakage in the underground water supply pipe of the Library, leakage investigation was held. Due to urgent repair work, there will be water outage in the Main Library and Othmer Library as mentioned below.
The toilet in the library will be unavailable during the work period. Please use the toilet of the Administration Building or Education and Research Building (ERB). We are sorry for the inconvenience.
How do you manage the reference information to your thesis and reports? RefWorks allows you to import bibliographic information from databases and make citation lists.
Though anyone can join this webinar, we highly recommend it for Junior, Senior, and Graduate students.
With RefWorks…
Due to maintenance, the following PCs will be unavailable from 9:30 to 17:00 on Tuesday, November 30th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Due to the fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will stop during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding. The time may be changed depending on the work progress.
ICU Library and ICU Rakugo Club teamed up for making Rakugo Videos for students who have difficulty coming to the library under the COVID-19 situation. The members of the Rakugo Club performed programs related to the library things such as books and cafes. We hope you’ll enjoy their performances! (English subtitles are available.)
e-Resouce Access has been restored. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
e-Resource Access is not available due to network trouble as of 12:00, October 28th(Thu.). The following tools are not accessible from off-campus. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
The following links are available on-campus. ※We can access them from off-campus but cannot access our e-resources through these tools.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following time for extraordinary inspection. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
We would like to announce that you can browse Wiley's online textbook, “Wiley Edvantage,” for three months only. Until December 31, 2021, you will have access to approximately 6,000 titles of Wiley's various eBooks in English, including textbooks and introductory books in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences; study skills handbooks as well as language textbooks to support learning; and even cookbooks. You can use this Wiley Edvantage as if you were borrowing a book for two days, just like a paper book, not by means of printout or download.
Taking this opportunity, we would like you to try it out and give us your feedback by answering the usage survey.
Thank you very much in advance for your cooperation.
The State of Emergency for Tokyo was lifted on October 1st, and ICU will move to Stage 1 on its BCP (business continuity plan). With this, we decided to re-open O's cafe from October 4th(Mon.)
Please cooperate on COVID-19 infection prevention.
★What we want you to do
★What we don’t want you to do
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers organized by Library & CTL will take place on Zoom. We'll share tips for writing and information searching with you. We welcome not only senior students, but also Freshman, Sophomore, Junior students. Please feel free to join. (We are afraid these lectures are held only in Japanese.)
Please see the following link for the schedule, table of contents, and how to join Zoom.
"Off Campus Access," a tool for accessing library e-resources(Databases, E-books, etc) from off-campus, changed as follows due to the system change on September 1st.
"Off Campus Access," a tool for accessing library e-resources(Databases, E-books, etc) from off-campus, weill change as follows due to the system change on September 1st.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The library will be closed during the following period. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Applications for book delivery service during closure periods will be closed by 11:00 am on Friday, August 6, 2021.
Applications made after 11:00 on Friday, August 6 will be shipped after Monday, August 16th.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
As the typhoon is approaching the Tokyo area, the Library will be closed on July 27th(Tue.)
Since staff will not be in the office on the day, we can't answer the phone and chat. Email response may be delayed. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Any checked-out library item which the due date is July 27th will be extended to July 28th.
Due to maintenance, there will be scheduled ProQuest downtime as below. During this maintenance, databases within ProQuest platform will be inaccessible. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the 'Declaration of a State of Emergency,' ICU BCP(Business Continuity Plan) became Stage 2 from Stage 1. In light of this situation, we have decided to temporarily close O's cafe in the library. We are very sorry for the closing again. We look forward to welcoming you back to O's cafe when it reopens.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) webinar will be held as follows. The OED is a powerful online linguistic resource, providing features, tools, and language data which are essential for academic research and teaching. This is a live interactive online session that will provide an overview of the OED. It should be helpful for your report, thesis, and so on.
We will resume accepting registration applications for Library Friends members from July 1, 2021.
ICU officials (Library Friends [graduates, faculty and staff families, school-leavers, retirees, Friends of ICU])can apply.
Due to network maintenance, library services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following services will be stopped. The library will be closed on that day.
Due to the fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will stop during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
ProQuest Ebook Central, one of our eBook platforms, will be unavailable during the following period whilst the supplier carries out maintenance work. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.
The State of Emergency for Tokyo will be lifted on June 20th and ICU will shift from Level 2 to Level 1 of BCP (Business Continuity Plan) from June 21. With this, we decided to re-open O's cafe.
Please cooperate on COVID-19 infection prevention.
★What we don’t want you to do
★What we want you to do
ICU Library now offers special trial access to three ebook platforms to support online study and reading during the summer recess. During this trial period, you can read each ebook for 5 minutes. If you want to read more, please send us a purchase request. Please refer to the following guide for the details.
EBSCO Database Webinars will be held as follows. Staff from EBSCO will show you how to use databases. Anyone can join. We hope it will be helpful to your study.
Database webinars will be held by ProQuest Company.Staff from ProQuest will show you how to use databases. Anyone can join. We hope it will be helpful to your study.
YouTube will start running ads on channels that are not in the Partner Program, letting creators monetize their videos, from June 1st, 2021. Although 'ICU Library Channel' is not in the partner program, ads may show up on our video due to this update. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Due to scheduled maintenance, ICU Discovery will not be available during the following time. We can't access the articles from the results list during the period. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following date and time for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Kinokuniya eBook (KinoDen) Trial extended. Please have a look at the database for skill up Japanese.
EBSCO eBooks will be completing a system upgrade which will affect users of this eBook service. During the following period, EBSCO users will be unable to download full eBooks to read offline from EBSCOhost but will be able to read eBooks online and download eBook chapters. Thank you for your understanding.
Applications for book delivery service will be closed by 11:00 am on Friday, April 30.Applications made after that will be shipped after Thursday, May 6th.
Please make sure that you've returned all materials and paid all fees until Friday, June 11th.
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.
Due to the 'Declaration of a State of Emergency,' ICU BCP(Business Continuity Plan) became Stage 2 from Stage 1. In light of this situation, we have decided to temporarily close O's cafe in the library.
We hope you will understand that this is a difficult decision to make, as everyone is using the space with good manners. We look forward to welcoming you back to O's cafe when it reopens.
American Chemical Society(ACS) is limited to articles metered through Token access. We are afraid that we ran out of tokens. We'll purchase and provide them again from May 1st, 2021. If you need articles in ACS, please contact us. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
It has been 1 week since O’s cafe opening. Most of the users have been using there with good manners, but a part of users doesn’t follow the rules for preventing the spread of COVID-19. We have been taking measures against it by thinning out chairs, setting desk partitions, making notices, patrolling around, etc. After consideration, we have concluded that it is difficult to manage when there is no staff. As a result, we will change the opening hours of O’s cafe as follows. Thank you for your understanding.
Kinokuniya eBook (KinoDen) Trial started. In this trial, you can read about 900 Japanese e-books. After you read some of them, please give us your feedback. Please refer to the following guide for the details.
O’s café, which just opened yesterday, is already being considered for temporary closing due to a part of users who don’t follow the rules. Please be sure to use the café according to the following rules.
★What we don’t want you to do
★What we want you to do
In fact, it was almost decided to close this place from today, but since some students were using it with moderation, we decided to make a final decision after seeing how it went today. It all depends on your morals. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
We are happy to announce that“O’s cafe” opened today on the ground floor of the Othmer Library. We created a relaxing space filled with wood-based furniture that never existed on ICU campus. You can enjoy eating and drinking what you bring here. There are also vending machines selling drinks and snacks. Every student and faculty member can use this room within the opening hours. Please come and enjoy our cafe.
MyLibrary login failure is occurring. It may take a few days to recover—apologies for your inconvenience.
Under the title of "A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION to a "Very Short Introductions",
This established book series, published by Oxford University Press are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library.
Please come and take a look.
Start using Very Short Introductions online today!
How to use Oxford Very Short Introductions
The duration of the exhibition: From March 31(Tue.) to May 1(Sat.)
We offer the Library orientation on Moodle. All participants will get an ICU original clear file. Please join us.
We post a video about the difference between a high-school library and ICU Library. Please watch it.
Please watch the introduction video of the ICU Archives at the following URL.
We add openBD, a book information expansion service, to OPAC. Because of this, you can find more information on the detailed information page of a book.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following date and time for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Please make sure that you've returned all materials and paid all fees until Tuesday, March 9th.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge and BNC online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the maintenance, 聞蔵Ⅱ（縮刷版、朝日グラフ）will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank your for your understanding.
Higher Education from Cambridge University Press serves the academic teaching community, developing high-quality, innovative and accessible learning and teaching resources. Explore 750+ Higher Education Textbooks online today, subjects across Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Medicine and Nursing, the Humanities, and the Social Sciences.
We are pleased to announce that ICU Library now provides access to 508 titles from Very Short Introductions online.
The Library now subscribes to Very Short Introductions (VSI) titles in the following subject areas: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences.
Very Short Introductions can change the way you think about the things that interest you, and are the perfect introduction to subjects you previously knew nothing about: from Climate to Consciousness, Game Theory to Ancient Warfare, Privacy to Islamic History, Globalization to Literary Theory. Very Short Introductions online brings together titles from this well-known and established print series, via a highly discoverable and fully searchable platform.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled ProQuest downtime as below. During this maintenance, databases within ProQuest platform will be inaccessible. Thank you for your understanding.
Applications for book delivery service within 2020 will be closed by 11:00 am on Thursday, December 24, 2020.Applications made after 11:00 on Thursday, December 24th will be shipped after Wednesday, January 6th.
ICU library will be closed for Winter Break during the following period. We will resume our services on January 6th. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
The Library purchases tokens (access tickets) to provide the Nature journal articles. Very small number of tokens are left for this year. The service will end as soon as all tokens are used. All articles except the latest one year are available through ProQuest database. Please access from the Library "Database List" webpage (Use the photocopy service to get the latest one year articles.)
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following date and time for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge and BNC online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will stop during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to network maintenance, library services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following services will be stopped. The library will be closed on that day.
ICU Library now has trial access to the Emerald Insight(Emerald Publishing) Ebooks Collection. It contains many titles, including books relevant to "Sustainable Development Goals," eco-tourism, and so on. All e-books in the database are accessible（※Journals are excluded）. Please feel free to use it.
ICU Library now has trial access to the following databases. Please feel free to access them.
①Reference Ebook Subscription (in ProQuest Ebook Central)
②American National Biography Online
Due to network maintenance, library services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following services will be stopped. The library will be closed on that day.
ProQuest Database Seminar will be held as below. Staff from ProQuest Company will share helpful information about the following databases. Any ICU members can participate.
ICU Library now has an trial access to addtional contents of 聞蔵II(The Asahi Shimbun). Please see the following for details.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers organized by Library & CTL will take place on Zoom. We'll show you the valuable information for your writing, such as how to search for materials, the tips for writing, and so on. We welcome not only senior students, but also Freshman, Sophomore, Junior students. Please feel free to join. (We are afraid these lectures are held only in Japanese.)
Please see the following link for the schedule, table of contents, and how to join Zoom.
Based on the trial, we'll continue to accept inquiries via video calls and chat. Please see Q&A/Contact page for details.
The Library Calendar for October 2020 is updated. We will open on Saturdays. Please refer to [Opening Hour / Calendar.]
The ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) that has been stopped for machine trouble has recovered. ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
RefWorks Zoom Seminar will be held by Sunmedia, a vendor of Refworks, as below. The lecturer will show you the outline of the RefWorks, how to create an account, and tips for using. Please see the following website for the details.
During the Autumn Term, book returns and payments of overdue fines by mail will be handled as follows.
As a special measure for the Autumn Term, the number of times you can renew your loan period online(MyLibrary) will be unlimited (usually it is only allowed once for undergraduate students and Master’s Program students). However, online renewal of books cannot be accepted for books that have been reserved by other users.
In response to the circumstances that the management company of the Used Book Donation has discontinued their business for used books for an extended period, the Library has decided to cease the Used Book Donation activity at ICU as of August 31, 2020. All the collection boxes for the used books on campus will be removed accordingly. We greatly appreciate your cooperation for a long time.
If you would like to dispose of your books, please refer to the websites below. We kindly request that the following procedure be conducted by yourself.
ICU Library now has trial access to “ProQuest Ebook Central” to support online course in Autumn Term, 2020. In this trial, you can read each e-books for 5 minutes. If you want to read more, please send us a purchase request. Please refer to the following guide for the details.
ICU Library provides free access to "JoVE(Journal of Visualized Experiments)" for a limited period as below. JoVE is the world-leading producer and provider of science videos with the mission to improve scientific research and education.
As of September 18th, 10:00, 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.
As of September 17th, 12:00, 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.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
ICU Library provides free access to "Airiti Library" for a limited period as below. Airiti Library mainly collects academic journals published in Taiwan and China. And it also collects quality academic journals in Chinese or English that were published in the U.S.A., Hong Kong, Malaysia, and other countries. Please feel free to use it.
The library will be closed from August 10(Mon) to August 14(Fri) due to the maintenance of the library facilities. During this period, the library will be closed to all users, including university faculty and staff. All services (book delivery service, TLL and ILL services, and other inquiries) will be available from August 17(Mon.). Please check the calendar below for more detailed information on the library schedule.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following date and time, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Replacement work on LED lighting in the Main Library will continue until early August. The library will be open as scheduled, however, the lights in the work area will be turned off and noise may be generated in the surrounding area. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and kindly ask for your cooperation.
Due to system maintenance, the library services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following services will be stopped
The Maruzen eBook Library Request Campaign, which started on this April, has ended on June 30th. Thank you for your many requests. The purchased e-books are available on the following platform. Please feel free to read them.
The chat service trial period will be extended from June 30th, 2020, to September 30th, 2020. We look forward to your contact.
Due to the fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will stop during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
The library system maintenance will take place during the following period. Although OPAC and "MyLibrary" will be available, they will not possibly work well during the time. Thank you for your understanding.
We have started accepting inquiries via video calls and chat(trial until 6/30). Please see Q&A/Contact page for details.
ICU Library now has trial access to all parts of “Oxford Bibliographies Online.”
Oxford Bibliographies provides faculty and students alike with a seamless pathway to the accurate and reliable resources for the academic topics. It will support students to write their thesis or reports. And also it will guide to understand the academic fields.
We encourage ICU students, faculty, and staff to examine this resource and provide feedback about its usefulness, quality of content, relevance to programs, etc.
Off Campus Access is available.
ICU Library now has trial access to the Very Short Introductions for Online classroom for the spring term. VSI is the perfect introduction to unfamiliar subjects: from Climate to Consciousness, Game Theory to Ancient Warfare, Privacy to Islamic History, and Globalization to Literary Theory. Please feel free to use it. Off-Campus Access is available.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
De Gruyter, a publisher of Germany with a long history, offers temporary free access to over 75,000 e-books, including contents published by themselves, 12 university presses, and other publishers. Please feel free to use them. Off Campus Access is available.
ICU Library now has trial access to the full part of Taylor & Francis eBooks. It provides millions of pages of rich content from a full range of academic disciplines – from Archaeology, Philosophy, Engineering to Human & Veterinary Medicine. Titles published by Routledge, CRC Press, Psychology Press are included. Off-Campus Access is available.
ICU Library now has trial access to the full part of Oxford Handbooks Online. The Handbook series contain in-depth, high-level articles by scholars at the top of their field. Please feel free to use it. Off-Campus Access is available.
We launched ICU Library Official YouTube Channel! We'll upload a variety of videos including our services, how to use databases, tips for information searching, and so on. Please visit and watch them!
We are happy to announce that 200 titles of Iwanami Shoten E-books are now available on Maruzen eBook Library. You can access them either from on-campus and off-campus. Please feel free to use it.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
Thank you for your requests for Maruzen eBook Library. We wish we could purchase all of the request books, but considering fairness and our budget, we are afraid we set an upper limit on the number of books you can request, 5 books per person. Thank you for your understanding.
Maruzen eBook Library Trial started. In this trial, you can read each e-books for 5 minutes. If you want to read more, please send us a purchase request. Please refer to the following guide for the details.
As annouced in February 25, 2019, the period of the RefWorks service will be changed. The RefWorks accounts of the graduates and retired staff, and the accounts not used for last one year will be deleted.
Maruzen eBook Library Trial started. In this trial, you can read each e-books for 5 minutes. If you want to read more, please send us a purchase request. Please refer to the following guide for the details.
The "Skill Up!" section launched on the top page of the library website. We provide helpful information that may improve your library literacy! You can access them from off-campus. Please scroll down to find it.
Cloud On-Demand Print has been installed into the printers in the Library. You can upload files from anywhere using any Internet-connected devices and print them at the Library. Please refer to the following manual for the details.
Due to the Helpdesk opening, the desktop PCs(Windows & mac) on the Ground floor of the Othmer Library will be removed on 30th March, 2020 and after. Please use the new note PCs for lending(macbook service will end). The new print system will enable you to print from your own devices(PC, smartphone, etc). Thank you for your understanding.
The library will extend the due date for the books you are currently borrowing from the library.
All books due on Monday, April 13, 2020 will be extended to Monday, May 11, 2020.Regarding the extension, the library will change it. You don't have to do the extension procedure on your own.
Please check the “MyLibrary ” page (*) for your own lending status.
*The user ID and password required to log in are the same as the ICU Portal login ID and password.
The above measures were taken as of March 19, 2020. Future updates will be posted on the ICU Portal and on the library website. Please check the information regularly.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
To prevent the new Corona Virus infection, please use the disinfection agent at the Library entrance and in the washrooms.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following date and time, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The Library will close on the following days. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Students graduating in March 2020 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday March 9, 2020 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Wednesday March 4, 2020). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
Alumni can enter the Library by signing their names and addresses and presenting ID cards at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
From Spring Term 2020, the service counter at the Ground Floor of the Othmer Library will change to Help Desk, a support counter of computers and networks.
Due to this, the Reference Service Center on the Ground Floor of the Othmer Library will move to the First Floor of the Main Library.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge and BNC online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Library offers the “Wiley Digital Archives : The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland(RAI)” database trial as below. RAI collection is a rich repository of primary sources, containing the key inputs, research data, and outputs of many institute members, and large collections of photographs, drawings, and other kinds of fieldwork representing the efforts, ambitions, and successes of the RAI. Please feel free to use it.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following schedule. The due date will be Monday, April 13, 2020. We hope you will make use of it.
The books recommended by the instructors who are in charge of 2020 GE courses are displayed on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and read it!
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled ProQuest downtime as below. During this maintenance, databases within ProQuest platform will be inaccessible. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new database.
Web OYA-bunko is an on-line database for searching Japanese magazine articles in the Oya Soichi Bunko. Users can search through five million Japanese-language articles in mostly general-interest magazines published since the Meiji era.
Please feel free to use it.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.12 will take place. We'll answer any questions about the Senior Thesis, such as how to search for materials, how to write, how to use Microsoft Word, and so on.
Thursday, January 9 is the due date of winter break check out for ICU students. Please check your "MyLibrary" and return or renew books by the due date.
Thank you for the many votes of "Magazine General Election" held in November. Nineteen titles selected are displayed on a new magazine shelf on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
*Please be sure to check the library's "Detailed Service Hours" when visiting the library.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) maintenance will take place on the following date. It may be stopped depending on the work process. Thank you for your understanding.
For the monthly library exhibition in December and January, we chose to books related to writing thesis. Writing thesis reaches its climax in this season. Please come and make good use of this opportunity.
For the monthly library exhibition in December and January, we chose books related to the film ‘Chiamatemi Francesco - Il Papa della gente’, which will be screening on January 14 at the ICU library. This screening event is a collaboration project between the Service Learning Center and the ICU library. Please explore the themes of "Argentina" and "Pope" through books and the screening. * The exhibitions on the same topic will be held from December to January.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.11 will take place. We would like to show you the tips for writing reference lists, abstracts, and basic usage of Microsoft Word.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.10 will take place. We would like to show you the tips for writing literature review.
Nikkei Telecom is the ideal database for your job search for searching Japanese financial and company information (Session language is Japanese.)
ICU undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Thursday, January 9, 2020. We hope you will make use of it.
The Library offers the “Oxford Bibliographies Online” database. Trial.
Oxford Bibliographies provides faculty and students alike with a seamless pathway to the accurate and reliable resources for the academic topics. It will support students to write their thesis or reports. And also it will guide to understand the academic fields.
We encourage ICU students, faculty, and staff to examine this resource and provide feedback about its usefulness, quality of content, relevance to programs, etc.
Please send us your feedback and comments for OBO. ICU Library will decide the subscription based on your feedback.
We are pleased to announce that our new databases, "ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global" and "Academic Complete" are now available. Please feel free to use them.
Wi-Fi in the Othmer Library has been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
As of November 25th, 11:20 A.M., Wi-Fi in the Othmer Library is not available. We'll inform as soon as it is restored. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Wi-Fi in the Main Library is available.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge and BNC online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Nikkei Telecom is the ideal database for your job search for searching Japanese financial and company information (Session language is Japanese.)
ICU undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Friday, December 6, 2019. We hope you will make use of it.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.9 will take place. We would like to show you how to organize materials and make an outline.
ICU Library’s first project. And it’s called Magazine General Election.
Magazines that the Library will procure additionally will be decided based on your votes.
Thank you for your requests for candidate magazines in early October in the first phase!! The election is now being held as below! We look forward to your votes!
【!】Today's tour on Wednedsday, November 6 has been postponed for certain reasons. The schedule will be announced on this page. Thank you for your understanding.
A guided tour going around historical sites on ICU campus by bicycle. Reservation required using the following form. The guide will be in Japanese (the staff can answer to your inquiry in Englsh.)
Postponed if it rains. Check the Library website news.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.6 will take place. We’ll give you a coupon which can be used for a photocopy delivery service for free. Please feel free to join us.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.8 will take place. We would like to tell you how to read the materials efficiently. Please feel free to join us.
Under the title "Emil Brunner and ICU: Faith, hope, and love" we display the materials related to Emil Brunner, a renowned Swiss theologian who worked for ICU from 1953 to 1955. Let us follow his footsteps and think what he gave to us and to the world today.
The new version of the citation management tool, RefWorks launched. Please join the seminar to learn new features.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.6 & 7 will take place. We would like to tell you how to search for the materials efficiently. Please feel free to join us.
All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to the lawn in front of Othmer library Entrance steps. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
NOTE *Please bring your valuables when evacuate. *Please save your computer files before evacuation.
For the monthly library exhibition in October, we chose books that gave readers an opportunity to reconsider the connection between our life and society. This project is based on a proposal by three ICU students who had completed a year of exchange. The book selection reflects their experiences in the UK, Finland and Sweden where they studied. We would be happy if the book you picked up could be a small chance to stop and think in your daily life.
ICU Library’s first project! And it’s called Magazine General Election! Magazines that the Library will procure additionally will be decided based on your votes!
Upon holding the Magazine General Election, we are inviting candidate magazines.
Please request for magazines that you think would be nice if they were there in the library!
This time we are not looking for academic publications, but general magazines available at book stores.
You can choose from whichever genre you want.
1st phase: Candidate magazine entry
2nd phase: Magazine General Election（starts from the end of October）
Library staff will select the candidate magazines from those entries made in the first phase and display the sample magazines. Look at the samples and vote for the magazine that you would like to see in the Library.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.5 will take place. Guest speakers with doctor's degree share their experience with you. Please feel free to join. (We are afraid these lectures are held only in Japanese.)
Elgar Online trial has ended on October 2nd (Wed.)
We would like your opinion on this trial database. Your response will help us determine how to allocate our resources for future electronic resource purchases.
As the typhoon No.15 approaches to Tokyo area, the Library will be closed in the morning of September 9th (Mon.) The Library will be open from 12:00.
The library lecture for New Graduate Students will be held on the following dates. We'll introduce our services and tools including databases, using other libraries, writing support tools, etc. All new graduate school students are supposed to attend. We look forward to seeing you.
Monday, September 9 is the due date of summer break check out for ICU students. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books by the due date.
The monthly library exhibition in September will feature Asian food. Although there are signs of autumn, the lingering summer heat is still severe. Asian food books would increase your appetite beside deepen your cultural understanding of Asian culture. Please pick it up and have a look!
The library orientation for new students is going to be held on the following schedule. All new students are supposed to join. We look forward to seeing you. The library tour may make noise. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge and BNC online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The Library offers the “Elgar Online” database trial.Elgar Online is a collection of scholarly e-books by the Edward Elgar Publishing holding a selection of about 1,000 e-books published during 2015-2017 in major subject areas of Law, Business, Economics and the Social Sciences.
Due to the carpet tile replacement, a part of the Main Library will become off-limits. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the repair work of underground water supply pipe, the Library water supply will be stopped during following time. Please use the University Hall wash room. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your co-operation.
Wi-Fi construction work has finished ahead of schedule. Wi-Fi is now available in the Library. Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to construction work, Wi-Fi will not be available in the Library during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
LexisNexis, a database which includes more than 15,000 news, legal and business sources, has been updated. New LexisNexis offers a broad searching across all content types. The product name was changed to "Nexis Uni."
Due to the system maintenance, the library services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
The following services will be stopped
The following services will be available.
In the exhibition corner in July and August, books about travel will be introduced. Travel has a variety of themes and points of view. This time, we gathered books about travel in the library with a slightly different (kind of weird) theme. Please look for an opportunity to travel different from usual in the library.
The ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) that have been stopped for machine trouble has recovered. ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to unexpected trouble, the ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) is not in operation. We will inform here as soon as the system is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience.
New OPAC and MyLibrary have launched. Since the new system is the high-end model of the previous one, how to use is basically the same. Please see the following guide to use MyLibrary. The URL of OPAC and MyLibrary have been changed. Please be careful if you have bookmarked the previous one.
Due to the library system change, the services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding. The new system will launch on 7/3(Wed.).
Students graduating in June 2019 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday, June 17 2019 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine).
ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read Library Friends of ICU Library homepage.
ICU alumni can enter the Library by showing identification (i.e. driver license, insurance card, passport) and signing their name and address at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.3 will take place. We'll introduce the helpful tools. Please feel free to join. (We are afraid these lectures are held only in Japanese.)
Under the theme of "Are you happy?" the books about the theory of happiness, food problems, and disparity in education are displayed on the first floor of the Main Library. Many of us tend to take everything we have for granted; one reason that makes these issues to be solved. Why don't you have a moment to stop and think about them? *This exhibition is held in collaboration with the movie-screening project by the Service Learning Center and the Library.
Due to the library system change, the services will be stopped during the following period. Thank you for your understanding. The new system will launch on 7/3(Wed.).
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers vol.2 will take place. We'll introduce the services of the Writing Support Desk. Please feel free to join. (We are afraid these lectures are held only in Japanese.)
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, September 9, 2019. We hope you will make use of it.
The Library lectures for Senior Thesis writers organized by Library & CTL will take place. We'll show you the valuable information for your writing, such as how to search for materials, the tips for writing, and so on. We welcome not only senior students, but also Freshman, Sophomore, Junior students. Please feel free to join. (We are afraid these lectures are held only in Japanese.)
The first series will be held on May 27th(Mon.) and 31st(Fri). We'll invite ICU graduate school students to share their experience in writing their senior thesis with you.
We were recommended books that explains the essence of each field for each major by faculty. This exhibition will be useful not only for those who are going to choose the major, but also for those who have already done the major selection. Please take a look!
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
Under the title “WHAT MAKES ICU STUDENTS,“ we are displaying the books about ICU (e.g., history, education, works by ICU faculty, etc.) While new students have some idea about what ICU is like, we hope the upper-class students, too, discover the new facets of ICU. Please come and take a look!
The library orientation for new students is going to be held on the following schedule. All new students are supposed to join it. We look forward to seeing you. The library tour may make noise. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
Under the title “I LOVE MITAKA“, we are displaying the books about MITAKA, MUSASHINO, and KOGANEI where ICU has had close relations. You might think you know about local areas, but actually you might not. Please come and take a look!
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The period of the RefWorks service will be changed. The RefWorks accounts of the graduates and retired staff, and the accounts not used for last one year will be deleted as of March 15, 2020.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new database, Grove Music Online. It is the world’s premier online music encyclopedia, offering comprehensive coverage of music, musicians, music-making, and music scholarship. Please feel free to use it.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge and BNC online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The Grammarly accounts which are not used for last one year or more will be deleted on February 28th.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the maintenance, some of the articles in ICU Discovery are not available. We'll inform as soon as it is restored. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Due to the maintenance, ICU Repository will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Friday, April 12, 2019. We hope you will make use of it.
The books recommended by the 2019 GE courses instructors are displayed on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and read it.
ICU Library now has the trial access to the Mainichi Newspapers' database（Maisaku）. It allows you to search for information from Meiji to Heisei eras. Please feel free to try it.
The Grammarly accounts which are not used for last one year or more will be deleted on February 28th.
The Library OPAC and MyLibray are now restored. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Due to the system trouble, OPAC and MyLibrary are not available as of February 2nd 9:00am. We will inform as soon as the system is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Fully-searchable periodicals, newsletters, manuscripts, government records, organizational papers, correspondence, and an international selection of posters brings together approximately 1.5 million papers of primary sources on social, political, health, and legal issues impacting LGBTQ communities around the world.
The comprehensive database of the Japanese case laws "Hanrei Hisho" is now available. The Hanrei Hisho includes all case laws from the official reports and articles from major case law jounrals such as "Hanrei Times" "Jurist" "Hanrei Hyakusen." Please use the stand alone PC by the south-side windows on the Othmer Library ground floor.
The RefWorks connection is now restored. We apologize for inconvennience caused.
The connection to Ref Works service is down as of 14:00p.m. January 21st. We are waiting for the message from the vendor. We will update you using this News menu. Please be patient.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date. 4:00 pm March 5 (Tues.) 2019
・Return : Return all library books you are borrowing.
・Payment : Pay overdue fine, ILL and photocopy charge.
・Replace (In case you have lost books)
Please note that your Grammarly accounts will be deleted after your graduation. Your RefWorks account will be deleted as of March, 2020.
Students graduating in March 2019 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday March 11, 2019 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Tuesday March 5, 2019). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
Alumni can enter the Library by signing their names and addresses and presenting ID cards at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
The period of the RefWorks service will be changed. The RefWorks accounts of the graduates and retired staff will be deleted as of March, 2020.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
A page was inserted to the Library top page OPAC link to select the access mode. Please click the red right-hand side button, if you are trying to make aceess to OPAC from outside the campus or using your own wifi. E-books and e-journals will then be accessible from the search results.
*Please be sure to check the library's "Detailed Service Hours" when visiting the library.
Plumbing repairing work will take place as below. The entrance will be restricted for some sections of the floor. Thank you for your understanding.
ICU undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Thursday, January 10, 2019. We hope you will make use of it.
The Library holds the lectures on December 19(Wed.) on how to search for academic articles and how to manage and utilize the bibliography. The lecture will be in Japanese, but the lecturers are happy to talk in English if you ask questions.
Nikkei Telecom is the ideal database for your job search for searching Japanese financial and company information (Session language is Japanese.)
Taylor & Francis e-Books trial service will start as below. Taylor & Francis e-Books collection provides millions of pages of rich content from a full range of academic disciplines – from Archaeology, Philosophy, Engineering to Human & Veterinary Medicine. Titles published by Routledge, Focal Press, Psychology Press are included. Please feel free to use it.
Under the theme of "Don't get lost in the darkness(Books related to Writing thesis)", books about academic writing are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Writing thesis reaches its climax in this season. Please come and make good use of this opportunity.
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global database trial has ended on November 30th(Fri.)
We would like your opinion on this trial database. Your response will help us determine how to allocate our resources for future electronic resource purchases.
The ICU Library will hold the AVON(Academic Video Online) explanatory session by ProQuest Co. AVON is an online video collection curated for the educational experience. It delivers the wide range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more. We are looking forward to your participation.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following date and time, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Due to the electrical maintenance work, wireless LAN in the Othmer Library is not available during the following date and time. It is available in the Main Library. Thank you for your understanding.
The library will be closed as below due to campus electrical work.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electrical work during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge and BNC online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
On the following schedule, the maintenance of the campus wireless LAN will be carried out. Please note that connection to the wireless LAN may be interrupted during the work. We recommend you to use desktop PCs on the ground floor of the Othmer Library during the applicable time.
The Library holds the lectures on November 15(Thu.) and 16(Fri.) on how to search for academic articles and how to manage and utilize the bibliography. The lecture will be in Japanese, but the lecturers are happy to talk in English if you ask questions.
The library will be closed as below due to campus electrical work.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electrical work during the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
ICU undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Friday, December 7, 2018. We hope you will make use of it.
Under the title "You did what!? Crazy about art" the books related to modern art are displayed. Either you feel familiar with or not, the modern art is not, any rate, easy to understand. Let us all revaluate and look into the depth of it in this opportunity.
Maruzen eBook Library trial service will start as below. More than 60,000 Japanese and English e-books are now available at Maruzen eBook Library. Please feel free to use it.
The exterior wall repairing work for the Main Library has ended on 10/31(Wed.). Thank you for your cooperation.
We recommend ICU students to pay overdue fine once a term.
Please check the amount of your overdue fine on "MyLibrary", and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center of ICU Library during the following hours. If you have any overdue material(s) now, the amount of your overdue fine will increase after you return or renew it (them).
Mon-Fri in term : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat & out of term : 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to pay expensive overdue fine partially, please consult us about the amount at the counter before you purchase the ticket.
All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to the lawn in front of Othmer library Entrance steps. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
NOTE *Please bring your valuables when evacuate. *Please save your computer files before evacuation.
For searching books, journals, academic papers, etc. you needed to search from ICU OPAC or each databases.
By using ICU Discovery, you can cross-search all databases available and ICU OPAC.
We will show you efficient ways to make full use of this search system.
- What's ICU Discovery? ICU Discovery allows you to search 300 million items available at the library, including databases the library subscribes to, books and journals in the library's collection, and academic resources available for free online.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
Under the title "Takeshiro Matsuura; a life consecrated to Hokkaido and Ainu" we display a wide variety of books related to Takeshiro Matsuura, who traveled throughout Hokkaido six times, learning about the land, the indigenous Ainu tribes and their customs in the 19th century (Meiji era). We also display the books of Ainu people because he cherished his connection with them in the process of his work. On top of that, you can read the books about the "One-Mat Room," which he spent his later years. Please read these books and know about the great person!
How do you manage the reference information to your thesis and reports? RefWorks can help you with extracting and filing the information and making bibliography from it.
The lecture will be held by a special lecturer from RefWorks Company. Please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation (this time’s lecture will be in Japanese)
Date: October 12 (Fri.) 12:45-13:45 Place: Multimedia room (Ground Floor, Othmer Library) Language: Japanese
With RefWorks…
Reference Service Center, ICU Library othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global trial service will start as below. Please feel free to use it.
The world's most comprehensive collection of full-text dissertations and theses. More than 2.25 million works are searchable.
The Library open hour might change as the typhoon No.24 apporoaches. Please check ICU Portal and our Twitter where we will put up the latest information.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
Monday, September 10 is the due date of summer break check out for ICU students. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books by the due date.
Under the title "EATING JAPAN!", we display a wide variety of books and DVDs related to Japanese food and food culture. We brought them to the bookshelf on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look!
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Due to the maintenance, JapanKnowledge will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the maintenance, ProQuest, RefWorks, and Ebook Central will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the network and server maintenance, our web services such as OPAC, MyLibrary, Off Campus Access may not be available in the following period. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the typhoon, the opening time on 8/9(Thu.) might be changed. We will inform on ICU Portal and Twitter in the morning on 8/9 if there is any change.
Due to the repairing work, the deposit for nighttime at the Main Library is not available during the following period. Please return the items when the library is open. Thank you for your understanding.
The Library closes at 16:30 today (July 28), as stormy whether is expected by a typhoon No.12.
TAC delivery and TAC Library Lending (TLL) service is not available during the following period. Please visit TAC Libraries when you would like to check out and return books in TAC Libraries.
On the following schedule, the maintenance of the campus wireless LAN will be carried out by the IT center. Please note that connection to the wireless LAN may be interrupted during the work. We recommend you to use PCs on the ground floor during the applicable time.
Due to the maintenance, there will be scheduled RefWorks downtime as below. During this maintenance, RefWorks accounts will be inaccessible as will Write-N-Cite, RefWorks Citation Manager, and the RefWorks Google Docs plug-in. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the maintenance, RefWorks will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the exterior wall repairing work, ICU Archives and Special Collections will be closed as below. It will be open starting from September. Thank you for your understanding.
Under the title of "Moving Library Densha de GO!", we display samples of DVD of our collection and introduce a line-up of online streaming titles from Academic Video Online on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Due to the maintenance, Marquis Biographies Online will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The exterior wall repairing work for the Main Library will take place as follows. Although the library will be open during the work, there may be noise in some area. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, September 10, 2018. We hope you will make use of it.
Under the theme of "I AM A NEKO(CAT)" we display translated Japanese novels of English, French, German, Russian, at the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
We created an official Instagram account of ICU Library. We are going to show you our unknown aspects. If you enjoy our photos, please follow us.
Students graduating in June 2018 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Thursday, June 14 2018 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Monday, June 11 2018).
ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read Library Friends of ICU Library homepage.
ICU alumni can enter the Library by showing identification (i.e. driver license, insurance card, passport) and signing their name and address at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
Citation management tool RefWorks login will display the confirmation window shown below, according to the change in their privacy policy. If you agree to the privacy policy, please click "Yes, I consent" button to proceed.
Please refer to the details of the new RefWorks (ProQuest) privacy policy at the following site.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge and BNC online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Under the title, "Oppression, Liberation, Humanity, " the books by Dr. Daizaburo Hashizume, the speaker of Special Chapel Hour at C-Week 2018 has been displayed on the 1st floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
Necessary Procedures
●Return
Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary and return all of them.
●Payment
Check the amount of your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
●Replace (In case you have lost books)
Ask at the Document Supply Center.
The following schedule is in regards to maintenance work of WSD reservation system. It may not be available during the period. Thank you for your cooperation.
JSTOR trial service will start as below. Please feel free to use it.
You can access and see all journals included in JSTOR besides approximately 250 journals which have been contracted by ICU Library already.
※Please note that e-Books are not included in this trial.
Due to the system trouble, OPAC had not been available from May 9th, 8 p.m. to 10th, 8 a.m. It's restored and available now. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Under the theme of "Look at these classics," The Macat Library: Great Works for Critical Thinking released by Routledge, are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library.
Macat works with leading academics from the world’s top universities to produce new analyses that focus on the ideas and the impact of the most influential works ever written. Please come and take a look.
The RefWorks is the best tool for managing your bibliographic data. The special lecturer will help you understanding the tool in detail. No reservation needed.
The beverage vending machine in the Othmer Library has now moved to the entrance area.
Under the title of "YOU, EAGER YOUTHS", books for new students suggested by librarians are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
OPAC has resotred and in operation now. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Due to the system trouble, OPAC and MyLibrary are not available now. We will inform as soon as the system is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
According to the redesign of the Othmer Library in April 2018, Writing Support Desk (WSD) moved to the first floor from ground floor of the Othmer Library. Tutorial booths locate in the south side, middle of the floor along the windows. The WSD Office is in the west side room where the Reference Service Center was. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions about WSD.
The Ground Floor of the Othmer Library has been reopened starting from March 19th(Mon.). PC area and Reference Service Center have transferred to the Ground Floor. Please feel free to come to the floor.
The First Floor of the Othmer Library(CTL) will be closed until March 31st(Sat.).
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) offers students and researchers access to the most comprehensive online library of 18th century book titles printed in the United Kingdom. Please feel free to use it.
Under the theme of "BE PREPARED. For your risk management", books for risk management are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, April 11, 2018. We hope you will make use of it.
The Othmer Library will undergo renovation. The work is scheduled to begin on March 7th.The Group Learning Area, which is currently located on the ground floor, will be moved to the 1st floor. The 1st floor of the Othmer Library will be reopened as a brand new learning space (Center for Teaching and Learning).
The Study Area with PCs, which is currently located on the 1st floor, will be moved to the ground floor. The new floor map is here.
On Monday, February 19, from 0:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. JST, the ICPSR website, and all its special topic archive sites will be down for maintenance.We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
More than 60,000 educational video streamings such as the BBC documentaries and the Royal Shakespeare Company plays are now available at AVON(Academic Video Online.) Please refer to this page for details.
Due to office moving and renovation, Othmer Library will be closed during the following date（The Main Library will be open as scheduled.）
The following services are available at DSC counter, on the first floor of the Main Library.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date. 4:00 pm March 6 (Tues.) 2018
・Return : Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary and return all of them.
・Payment : Check your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
・Replace (In case you have lost books)
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2018 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday March 12, 2018 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Tuesday March 6, 2018). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
Alumni can enter the Library by signing their names and addresses and presenting ID cards at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
Due to the heavy snow, the library will be closed temporarily at 17:00 on Jan. 22. And the services, such as Document Supply Center, Self Checkout Machines, and Reference Services will end at 16:45.
The library may also be closed tomorrow, depending on the weather.
Thank you for your understanding.
Note: Due date as of today, Jan. 22. will be extended until tomorrow, Jan. 23.
The e-Books exhibition is now held at the Main and the Othmer Library. More than 76,000 titles are now availbale for ICU colleagues, through OPAC with Oxford Scholarship Online and other contract e-Book collections. Please make use of the merits of the e-Books:
The e-book collection, “Cambridge Core” will be provided from January 10th (Wed). Please see e-Book Navi for details.
You can search approximately 12,900 e-books (all disciplines, published during 2012-2014, including open access contents) in the database same as “Cambridge Core” (database of full text articles of back numbers of journals.) It’s definitely helpful to your report, thesis, and so on.
Thursday, January 11 is the due date of holiday check out. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books as soon as possible.
The library will be closed from December 29 (Fri.) to January 5 (Fri.). The opening day of the New Year is January 6 (Sat.). Also, on December 27 (Wed.) and 28 (Thu.), services are limited to Sunday opening schedule as below.
Please be sure to check the library's opening calendar when visiting the library. Office Hour / Calendar / Detailed Service Hours
Writing Support Desk started the Winter term tutorials. Please take a chance to brush up your writing skills.
National Diet Library Historical Recordings Collection is now in service.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Thursday, January 11, 2018. We hope you will make use of it.
Under the theme of "Sotsu-Ron(Books related to Writing thesis)", some books about academic writing are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Due to the maintenance, one of the e-Book platforms "Ebook Central" will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding.
Journal of Visualized Experiments(JoVE) trial service will start as below. JoVE is the first Video Journal around the world established in 2006. These simple, easy-to-understand video demonstrations cover a wide range of STEM subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Psychology, Clinical Medicine and Engineering. Please feel free to use it.
There will be the year-end postal traffic and service suspension during winter recess, so please make early ILL order if you need them by the end of this year. The delivery may be delayed until the beginning of January. We can't accept urgent order in this duration. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electric work during the following period. ICU Discovery's response time is to be longer than usual due to the same reason.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Due to the typhoon, the Library will be opened at 10:00 am. on October 23rd.(Mon.) Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the typhoon, the service hours on October 22nd(Sun.) and 23rd(Mon.) may be changed. We will inform the service hours of the day through "ICU Portal" as soon as we decide. Thank you for your understanding.
ICU Archives & Special Collections is exhibiting historical materials focusing on Tane Takahashi, who contributed to the construction of a new university as the first director of the library in the early days of ICU. ICU Library is displaying books by Elizabeth Vining, who considerably influenced the educational ideas in post-war Japan, on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The books recommended in the Library's twitter in 2012 are now re-displayed on the first floor shelf of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The movie of Nikkei Telecom Lecture held on October 16, was uploaded in Moodle "Library Database Lecture" class. NetID user authentification is required.
The trial service of the online encyclopedia of “Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law” is now available on the Library website.
The RefWorks is the best tool for managing your bibliographic data! The special lecturer will help you understanding the tool in detail. Please fill out and send the following application form.
Due to the maintenance, BNC Online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Friday, December 8, 2017. We hope you will make use of it.
The trial service of the educational video streaming “Academic Video Online” is now available on the Library website. Please access our “Database List” menu to use it from any PC connected to the ICU network. “Off Campus Access” button enables you to access it from your own PC, outside the campus.
For searching books, journals, academic papers, etc. you needed to search from ICU OPAC or each databases.
By using ICU Discovery, you can cross-search all databases available and ICU OPAC.
We will show you efficient ways to make full use of this search system.
Date: October 27th (Fri) 3:10-4:20pm
Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library
Language: Japanese
Reservation: Not Needed
- What's ICU Discovery?
ICU Discovery allows you to search 300 million items available at the library, including databases the library subscribes to, books and journals in the library's collection, and academic resources available for free online.
We recommend ICU students to pay overdue fine once a term.
Please check the amount of your overdue fine on "MyLibrary", and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center of ICU Library during the following hours. If you have any overdue material(s) now, the amount of your overdue fine will increase after you return or renew it (them).
Mon-Fri in term : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat & out of term : 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to pay expensive overdue fine partially, please consult us about the amount at the counter before you purchase the ticket.
Evacuation drill is postponed to October 18 (Wed.) Please refer to the following information.
All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to the lawn in front of Othmer library Entrance steps. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
NOTE *Please bring your valuables when evacuate. *Please save your computer files before evacuation.
（1）You can search the following e-Books through OPAC.
The number of e-Books will increase.
You can search only by the titles. You can't search by authors, themes, etc. Please see e-Book Navi for details.
（2）E-Journals information is added on the OPAC journal search result. You can search for available E-Journals of ICU by Journal Titles.
All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to the lawn in front of Othmer library Entrance steps. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
NOTE *Please bring your valuables when evacuate. *Please save your computer files before evacuation.
ASRS is now in operation. We apologize for inconvenience caused.
Due to trouble, books can not be retrieved from the ASRS. We will inform here as soon as the system is restored.We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Oxford Handbooks Online trial service will start as below. Please feel free to use it.
"Oxford Handbooks Online" is an outstanding collection of the best handbooks in 14 and growing subject areas. One of the most prestigious and successful strands of Oxford’s scholarly publishing, the Handbook series contain in-depth, high-level articles by scholars at the top of their field.
We made new portal site of e-Book collections. Get Access!→e-Book Navi
Nikkei Telecom is the ideal database for your job search for searching Japanese financial and company information (Session language is Japanese.)
Under the theme of "Yatte, TRI-LINGUAL!" , we display language textbooks and self-learning books of French, German, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korea and so on, at the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Due to the maintenance, BNC Online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Under the theme of "Book Selection by the winners of Scavenger hunt 2017", books purchased for the winners of Scavenger hunt are the exhibition on the bookshelf on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Monday, September 11 is the due date of summer break check out for ICU students. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books by the due date.
Writing Support Desk office has moved to the ground floor of the Othmer Library. Please ask anything about WSD at the desk in front of the office.
Three Japanese legal information DVDs are now in service.
"Saiko Saibansho Hanrei Kaisetsu (Supreme Court Judgements Annotated)", "Jurist" and "Hanrei Times"(case law journals).
The library orientation is going to be held all day in September 4th (Mon). We will be open as usual (Out of Term) on that day. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation in advance.
The e-book collection, “Books at JSTOR” will be provided from September 1st (Fri). You can access it from ICU Discovery.
You can search approximately 24,000 e-books (all disciplines, published before 2014, including free contents) published by 34 publisher through the database same as “JSTOR” (database of full text articles of back numbers of journals.) It’s definitely helpful to your report, thesis, and so on.
Due to the maintenance, "JapanKnowledge" will be stopped as follows.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
ASRS is now in operation. We apologize for inconvenience caused.
Due to partial trouble, some books can not be retrieved from the ASRS.
We will inform here as soon as the system is restored.
We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
JSTOR trial access service to all journals has ended on August 14 (Mon.)
Due to the maintenance, "Roper Center" will be stopped as follows.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
ASRS is now in operation. We apologize for inconvenience caused.
Due to partial trouble, some books can not be retrieved from the ASRS.
We will inform here as soon as the system is restored.
We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Under the title of "Tell me why, ICU Alumni!", you will find books by the alumnus who teach(taught) at a university on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Due to the maintenance, "Off Campus Access" will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the maintenance, "Roper Center" will be stopped as follows.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
ASRS is now in operation. We apologize for inconvenience caused.
Due to partial trouble, some books can not be retrieved from the ASRS. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Under the theme of "Samurai-Spirit of Sword," , books about Japanese NINJA, Samurai and BUSHIDO are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Due to the maintenance, OPAC and related services will be stopped during the following date and time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, September 11, 2017. We hope you will make use of it.
Under the theme of "Our Famous Leaders," memoirs, and autobiography by the 20th-century leading politicians, are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Thank you for joining Scavenger Hunt2017 "それでは問題です". The number of the participants were 19 (11 teams). We announce the winners and answers in the special website below.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in June 2017 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Thursday, June 15 2017 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Monday, June 12 2017).
ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read Library Friends of ICU Library homepage.
ICU alumni can enter the Library by showing identification (i.e. driver license, insurance card, passport) and signing their name and address at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
Necessary Procedures
●Return
Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary and return all of them.
●Payment
Check your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
●Replace (In case you have lost books)
Ask at the Document Supply Center. These services are available during the following hours at the Document Supply Center.
＜Service Hours of Document Supply Center＞
・Payment
・Replacement and Lost
Under the theme of "Purchased Titles of requests by ICU Scavenger Hunt Winners", books selected by Scavenger Hunt Winners, are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
You can seach entire databases available at the Library using ICU Discovery.You will learn how to effectively perform searches into extensive information sources.
Capacity: 50 persons Make a reservation using following Application Form. ICU Discovery is a cross-search system that target all academic information sources that ICU students make use of.
Contact:
Reference Service Center, ICU Library
othmer@icu.ac.jp
The access for the "Marquis Who's who" has been restored. We apologize for inconvenience.
The access for the "Marquis Who's who" is not available now. The connection failure have occurred. We will inform here, as soon as the access is restored. We apologize any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Under the title, "bridging the gap", the books by Dr.Seki, speakers of Special Chapel Hour at C-Week 2017 has been displayed on the 1st floor of the Main Library. Also, basic Japanese books related to the Reformation by Martin Luther are available. Please come and take a look.
The 1st floor Othmer Library PC maintenance has been completed. The service has been resumed. Thank you for your cooperation.
The 1st floor of Othmer Library will close for urgent PC maintenance as above. If you need them, you can borrow note PCs at the counter on the ground floor. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
To know more about ICU, here are some perfect databases we would like to introduce: ICU Repository, ICU Archive Database, "Kanzo Uchimura Memorial Collection" Digital Archives.
This is a joint project with the history class HST224 Modern Japan and ICU by Professor William Steele. If you are interested in ICU's history,join the session. We are looking forward for your participation.
JSTOR trial service will start as below. Please feel free to use it.
You can access and see all journals included in JSTOR besides approximately 250 journals which have been contracted by ICU Library already. You can access also use them from outside the campus using Off Campus Access and to download and print.
We encourage ICU students, faculty, and staff to examine this resource and provide feedback about its usefulness, quality of content, relevance to programs, etc. For inquiries and comments, please send us your email.
This season has come again!
ICU Library will hold the quiz event “Scavenger hunt” as below. Please visit and see the special website for the detail.
In an effort to maintain and improve the services, they are planning a brief maintenance window between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Wednesday, May 10th. During this time, you may experience downtime or slowness in iPOLL search and dataset downloads.
Thank you for your understanding.
Under the title of "Books for ecology recommended by ICU SUSTENA", books related to environment and sustainability are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The ICU Library has conducted the database trial of "Wiley Online Library." This database is a collection of scholarly journals by a leading academic publisher Wiley, and now it offers a selection of more than 18,000 E-books in a variety of disciplines, added to E-journals. You can access the database on campus, and off campus with Off Campus Access.
The accessible E-Books have opened padlock icons. You can download texts and read freely and limitlessly. There are no retention periods, but we ask you not to provide downloaded materials to the others. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
We encourage ICU students, faculty, and staff to examine this resource and provide feedback about its usefulness, quality of content, relevance to programs, etc. For inquiries and comments, please send us your email. Email: library(insert an at mark here)icu.ac.jp
From April 13th(Thu) to November 30th(Thu), you can read 18,000 E-Books published by Wiley as much as you like.
The E-Books with opened padlock icons are available. You can download and read freely and limitlessly. There are no retention periods. This service will finish in November 30th 2017. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ICU Library was ranked No.1 in 767 universities libraries in Japan, according to "Daigaku ranking 2018" published by Asahi Shinbun. Extremely high book lending rate, compared to other universities, is highly evaluated.
B4 size paper is set in the printer D on the first floor of the Othmer Library. Those who wish to print their documents in B4 size, please select the printer D.(10yen/page for monotone, 30yen/page for color.)
Writing Support Desk tutorials can now be reserved through Online Reservation System. Please click "WSD Reservation System" button on the WSD top page.
<Note>
<Writing Support Desk address>
Lecture and workshop will be given by Mr. Kiyoshi Chiba from UN Information Center. Co-soponsored by the Library and College of Liberal Arts, the lecture will include how to use ODS (Official Document System) and UNBIS-net. No reservation is required. Please join.
Date: Apirl 17 (Mon.) 16:30-17:40
Place: Library Multimedia Room
The Writing Support Desk will launch Online Reservation service from Apirl 14 (Fri,) 2017. Users can make remote applications for WSD tutorial sessions. The Spring term tutorials will start on April 17 (Mon.)
Please click [WSD Reservation System] button that will soon be put on the WSD top page.
When you make a bibliography, it is complex and takes time to write all the bibliographic information one by one. It also happens to forget which books or journal articles you have used. If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution! The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer. to help you understanding the usage of this tool. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people)
This Lecture has ended.
ASRS is now in operation. We apologize for inconvenience caused.
Due to partial trouble, some books can not be retrieved from the ASRS. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Under the title of "ICU Library Recommends!", books related to studies at university are available on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The new Library website launched on March 31, 2017.
While it succeeds most of the former website contents and functions, top page design exposes as much contents in the form of clustering lists of individual service categories.
Though it might look complex at a first glance, it should provide faster access to information that users are looking for. Higher security, too, is expected to eliminate the risk of malicious attacks to the server.
We would be happy to receive any opinions and impressions at the following email address for future website develpment.
The library website will be suspended during the following time, due to switching work to new website. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
The library orientation is going to be held all day in April 4th (Tue). We will be open as usual (Out of Term) on that day. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
・March 22 (Wed.) - 23 (Thu.)
Under the theme of "Memories of you", picture books won the Caldecott Medal which is the best book of the year in the United States, are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From: March 6(Mon.), 2017 to March 30(Fri.), 2017
The Caldecott Medal Home Page(The American Library Association)
The new Library website (www-lib.icu.ac.jp) will launch on April 1, 2017. The present website continued from April 2013 has some disadvantages in finding individual services which are hidden under the pop-up menu. The new top page shows as many links to Library services for improving efficiency.
We avoided using rigid lay-out that leaves margins on both sides, and implemented liquid lay-out to make most use of the space in the browser window. Minimizing the use of buttons and graphics and expression in texts are also our scheme to enhance accessibility for users including those with vision impairments who would listen to the pages.
Most pages are created by using MoogaOne templates. External services and technologies such as Word Press, GoogleSites were not adopted.
Image of the new website
The old printing system will terminate the service on March 1st. Those who have remaining print deposit in the account, please use them as soon as possible.
The services at Othmer Library end at 22:15 p.m. on March 1st (Wed.).
Extension of due date during the Spring Break for undergraduate students will start on Saturday, February 18. ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017. We hope you will make use of it.
Undergraduates : February 18, 2017 - March 28, 2017 Graduates ：February 5, 2017 - March 10, 2017
Extension of due date during the Spring Break for graduate students has started. ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017. We hope you will make use of it.
Graduates ：February 5, 2017 - March 10, 2017 Undergraduates : February 18, 2017 - March 28, 2017
Under the title of "Recommended Books for General Education", readings suggested by GE Instructors are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From February 6(Mon.) to March 4(Sat.)
Finish your print until Wed., Jan 25. Printers must be crowded on Thu., Jan 26 and Fri., Jan 27.
You can not print your thesis on Sundays, Jan. 22 and 29. On Sundays, Othmer Library is closed. Also, “Word” is not installed in VISITOR’s PCs of Main Library.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2017 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Friday March 10, 2017 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Tuesday March 3, 2017). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
ICU Library Friends
Alumni can enter the Library by signing their names and addresses and presenting ID cards at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date. 4:00 pm March 3 (Fri.) 2017
Necessary Procedures
・Return
Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary in front of the Document Supply Center, and return all of them. You can also get the list by internet from MyLibrary.
・Payment
Check your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
・Replace (In case you have lost books)
Ask at the Document Supply Center. These services are available during the following hours at the Document Supply Center.
Service Hours of Document Supply Center in term
・Return and Payment
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
・Replacement, Lost, and Other
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語. [NOTICE] Open Hours and Services on Dec. 27th (Tue) & 28th (Wed) [2016-12-26]
Open Hours : 13:00 - 19:00 (Main Library) *Othmer Library is closed.
No Services: Computers and Printers ASRS (includes Master & Senior Theses)
All Windows PCs at the Othmer Library were restored. Sorry for the inconvenience.
[13:50 Dec 16(Fri.)] All Windows PC at the Othmer Library 1F are out of order.
We are now under process of identifying the cause and fixing.
Recovery schedule unknown. We will update this news as there is any progress to the matter.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
(Macintosh, Lending PCs and MMR PCs are working properly.)
Due to the campus network maintainance, library services will be stopped as follows.
Date/Time: December 18th (Sun) 10:00-14:30(JST) Out of service: 1. Lending and renewing of books, journals and others. 2. Access to OPAC, My Library, Off Campus Access, ICU Web page and others.
*Library building will be open as useal (Sunday schedule).
We can not accept urgent request, because of the year-end and New Year holidays. Please try to get an early start. Thank you.
The job search for next year will start soon. Nikkei Telecom is an extremely powerful tool that will help you search Japanese financial and company information sources and news articles. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: December 20 (Tue.) 13:50-15:00 Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) goo.gl/igijzv
- What's Nikkei Telecom ? Database of newspapers, Japanese financial information and Japanese company information. Consisted of full text articles of Nihon Keizai Shimbun (1975.4-), Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun (1975.4-), Nikkei Ryutsu Shimbun(1975.4-), Nikkei Kin-yu Shimbun([1987.10-20]08.1), company information, and stock information.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp0422-33-3668
Under the theme of "You Will Need Writing Support Books!", some books about academic writing are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From: December 5(Mon.), 2016 to January 14(Sat.), 2017
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, January 11, 2017. We hope you will make use of it.
Graduates : November 24, 2016 - December 11, 2016 Undergraduates : December 9, 2016 - December 28, 2016
The fire safety inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. ASRS is running normally from 10:05 am.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. November 30 (Wed) 9:00-12:00(JST)
We recommend ICU students to pay overdue fine once a term.
Please check the amount of your overdue fine on "MyLibrary", and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center of ICU Library during the following hours. If you have any overdue material(s) now, the amount of your overdue fine will increase after you return or renew it (them).
Mon-Fri in term : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat & out of term : 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to pay expensive overdue fine partially, please consult us about the amount at the counter before you purchase the ticket.
"MyLibrary"in English https://opac.icu.ac.jp/mylibrary/index.php?LANG=1
Under the title of "Architects and Campus Design", books related to the Special Exhibition of the ICU Archives and Special Collections,“ Designing ICU: Architects at Work －Vories, Raymond and Inadomi－”, are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: from November 10(Thu.) to December 3(Sat.)
When you make a bibliography, it is complex and takes time to write all the bibliographic information one by one. It also happens to forget which books or journal articles you have used.
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution!
The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you understanding the usage of this tool.
If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: December 6(tue) ①10:00-12:00/②2:00-4:00pm
Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library
Language: ①English/②Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people)
http://goo.gl/pYA7Kx
- What's RefWorks?
RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions.
・It can save bibliographic information from ICU OPAC, subscribed databases, Amazon, GoogleScholar, etc. -- to your personal online account.
・The bibliographic information can be sorted into different folders.
・The bibliographic information can be sorted into one same style--like APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.
・It can automatically generate a bibliography list.
・It can cite the collected information to your Microsoft Word file
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/en/tools/citationmanager/refworks/
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center
othmer@icu.ac.jp
0422-33-3668
ICU undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, December 7, 2016. We hope you will make use of it.
Undergraduates : November 8, 2016 - , November 22, 2016
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, December 7, 2016. We hope you will make use of it.
Graduates ：October 22, 2016 - November 7, 2016 Undergraduates : November 8, 2016 - , November 22, 2016
For searching books, journals, academic papers, etc. you needed to search from ICU OPAC or each databases.
By using Discovery Service, you can search almost all items at one time.
What is the difference between ICU OPAC? How do we utilize these search results?
We will show you efficient ways to make full use of this search system.
We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: October 28th (fri) 3:10-4:20pm
Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library
Language: Japanese
-No appointment needed (Maximum 30 people; Library Science class students in priority)
- What's ICU Discovery?
ICU Discovery allows you to search 300 million items available at the library, including databases the library subscribes to, books and journals in the library’s collection, and academic resources available for free online.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center
othmer@icu.ac.jp
0422-33-3668
All Windows PCs at the Othmer Library were restored. Sorry for the inconvenience.
[8:50 Oct 17(Mon.)]
All Windows PC at the Othmer Library are out of order. We are now under process of identifying the cause and fixing,
Recovery schedule unknown. We will update this news as there is any progress to the matter.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
(Macintosh are working properly.)
Evacuation Drill
Time and Date: 12:35-13:10, Friday October 14, 2016
Assuming case: Earthquake
Program: All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to the lawn in front of Othmer library Entrance steps. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
NOTE *Please bring your valuables when evacuate. *Please save your computer files before evacuation.
Under the title of "Children in Theresienstadt Camp- Books about Holocausts," books and film DVDs related to the persecution of the Jews, are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: from October 3(Mon.) to October 28(Fri.)
‘Children in Theresienstadt Camp’, hosted by Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture, ICU UNESCO club, and Peace Research Institute
For details, please visit the following institutions' websites.
Institute for the Study of Christianity and Culture http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/research/icc/lectures/#theresienstadt3 Peace Research Institute http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/research/pri-en/
To know more about ICU, here are some perfect databases we would like to introduce: ICU Repository, ICU Archive Database, "Kanzo Uchimura Memorial Collection" Digital Archives. An ICU Library staff, also familiar with ICU Archives, will be the lecturer. If you are interested in ICU's history, if you want to know more about liberal arts, don't miss this opportunity! We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: October 11(tue) 1:50-3:00pm (convocation hour) Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese -walk-up lecture (Maximum 50 people)
- What are ICU related databases? ICU Repository: ICU bulletin and doctor thesis "Kanzo Uchimura Memorial Collection" Digital Archives: Digitalized materials of the Memorial Collection, such as autograph copies, letters, and photographs. ICU Archive Database: Over 10,000 items collected for ICU's fifty years' history, such as documents, photos, university publications, handwritten documents...
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Future schedules schedule2
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electric work during the following period. ICU Discovery's response time is to be longer than usual due to the same reason.
Sept. 22th (Thu., National Holiday) 7:00-18:00
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Monday, September 12 is the due date of summer break check out for ICU students. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books by the due date.
Under the title of "EIGA de NIPPON", books and film DVDs related to Japanese Directors, are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: from September 1(Thu.) to September 30(Fri.)
To save energy, Othmer Library will be closed on Sept. 6th (Tue.). Course Registration will not be available. Please register by using the computers of Integrated Learning Center (ILC).
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Note: The Main Library will be OPEN as usual.
Due to maintenance of the univ. network service, access to the Internet is not available during 12:00-13:30, Aug 26. Please use the WiFi.
Due to the maintenance of Campus Wireless Network, lending PC's use will be limited during the following date and time.
August 23th(Tue.) 9:30 -16:30 NOT AVAILABLE (Network Access)
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to campus network maintenance, some of ICU Library Services using the network will not be available during the following period.
Aug. 18th (Thu.) 11:50 - 13:00 (JST)
[ Unavailable Services ] *Internet access, PCs in Othmer Library and so on. *Please use PCs for Lending to access the Internet or to print.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
・August 18th (Thu.) - 19th (Fri.)
One of the important humanities database: EBSCOhost. This multidiscipline database contains bibliographic data of religion, literature, philosophy, music, art, mass media, environment, information science, etc. It would be a great help on research for papers and thesis. The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer from EBSCO International Inc. to help you understanding the usage of this tool. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: August 30 (tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) https://goo.gl/forms/8nWkJK08L7G5iI2R2
- What's EBSCOhost? EBSCOhost is a journal index of humanities. It offers ATLA Religion Database, Humanities International Index, MLA international Bibliography, Communication & Mass Media Complete and Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Under the title of "MUSHI, Amore!", books related to MUSHI(Japanese), are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: from August 1(Mon.) to August 19(Fri.)
Following services* will be temporary stopped due to the network maintenance.
*OPAC, MyLibrary, Off Campus Access
Date and time: July 29th (Fri.), 2016 2:00am - 6:00am
Under the title of "Nanka, Yo-kai?", books related to monsters(Japanese Yo-kai), Folklore and Ethnology, are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: from July 5(Tue.) to July 22(Fri.)
The fire safety inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 10:50 am.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time.
July 5 (Tue.) 9:00am-
We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
The inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. ASRS is running normally now. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to partial trouble, some books can not be retrieved from the ASRS. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The air conditioning of the Othmer Library ground floor has been restored. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The air conditioning of the Othmer Library ground floor is out of order. The Property Custodian & Purchasing Group is now working on the problem. We apologize for inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience until it is restored.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, September 12, 2016. We hope you will make use of it.
・Undergraduates : June 11, 2016 - August 29, 2016 ・Graduates ：May 25, 2016 - August 12, 2016
Under the title of "Books by the authors contributed to Friends of ICU Academic Awards", major books by the following former professors, are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Friends of ICU Academic Awards are found based on the contributions to each award. With the contribution to the Friends of ICU, being the University fundraising project, scholarship such as "Makoto Saito Academic Award in Peace Studies", "Makoto Saito Academic Award in American Studies", "Maurice and Arvilla 'Billie' Troyer Prize in Education", "Akira Takayama Prize in Economics", "Tatsuro Kunugi Academic Award in Studies of Global Governance", "Academic Award for Vietnamese Studies", "Kiyoko Cho Academic Award in Asian Studies", "Koya Azumi Award in Sociology, "Fumiko Koide Academic Award in Teaching of Japanese as a Foreign Language" "Takakazu Kuriyama Award for International Peace & Diplomacy" and others are provided.
For details, please visit: http://subsites.icu.ac.jp/fundraising/en/foi_acd_awd.html
The duration of the exhibition: from June 13(Mon.) to July 1(Fri.)
When you make a bibliography, it is complex and takes time to write all the bibliographic information one by one. It also happens to forget which books or journal articles you have used.
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution!
The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you understanding the usage of this tool.
If you are interested, please join the lecture!
We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: June 24(fri) 1:50-3:00pm
Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library
Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people)
http://goo.gl/forms/3SSOrCFxk1MQsuU23
- What's RefWorks?
RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions.
・It can save bibliographic information from ICU OPAC, subscribed databases, Amazon, GoogleScholar, etc. -- to your personal online account.
・The bibliographic information can be sorted into different folders.
・The bibliographic information can be sorted into one same style--like APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.
・It can automatically generate a bibliography list.
・It can cite the collected information to your Microsoft Word file.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/en/tools/citationmanager/refworks/
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center
othmer@icu.ac.jp
0422-33-3668
Under the title of "VIVA, Brazil!", books related to culture, history, languages, and society of Brazil, and the Olympic Games and sports are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: from June 1(Wed.) to June 30(Thu.)
We recommend ICU students to pay overdue fine once a term.
Please check the amount of your overdue fine on "MyLibrary", and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center of ICU Library during the following hours. If you have any overdue material(s) now, the amount of your overdue fine will increase after you return or renew it (them).
Mon-Fri in term : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat & out of term : 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to pay expensive overdue fine partially, please consult us about the amount at the counter before you purchase the ticket.
"MyLibrary"in English https://opac.icu.ac.jp/mylibrary/index.php?LANG=1
For searching books, journals, academic papers, etc. you needed to search from ICU OPAC or each databases. By using Discovery Service, you can search almost all items at one time. What is the difference between ICU OPAC? How do we utilize these search results? We will show you efficient ways to make full use of this search system. We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: June 7th(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Forms/ICUDiscovery.htm
- What's ICU Discovery? ICU Discovery allows you to search 300 million items available at the library, including databases the library subscribes to, books and journals in the library’s collection, and academic resources available for free online.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Announcement of winners of "ICU Library Scavenger Hunt"
We are making the announcement of prize winners of ICU Library Scavenger Hunt 2016! Please have a look of the interviews of winners and sample answers.
Interviews：https://sites.google.com/a/icu.ac.jp/scavenger2016interview/ Sample answers: https://sites.google.com/a/icu.ac.jp/scavenger-hunt2016/ (The site is on-campus network.)
Thank you for the large number of applications! We are looking forward to your participation next year;)
'As a first year's student, at first it seemed difficult to use the WSD but it was worth while. I would definitely go again!'
‘I would like to seek some support but it seems a little formal.’
‘My paper is in Japanese but I would like to talk about it in English. Is that possible?’
‘Who are the tutors?’
‘At what stage of the essay can the tutors give support?’
To answer everyone’s questions, Writing Support Desk will hold the tutorial session at Honkan and Dining Hall. It is limited to the dates below, so please do not hesitate to come in and have a chat with us.
Date：May 26 (Thu) , 27(Fri), June 2(Thu), 3(Fri) Lunchtime, 4th and 5th period Place：Honkan 2nd Floor student lounge, Dining Hall（only 4th and 5th period
Writing Support Desk
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/WSD/
≪Twitter はじめました @wsd_icu≫
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, September 12, 2016. We hope you will make use of it.
・Graduates ：May 25, 2016 - August 12, 2016 ・Undergraduates : June 11, 2016 - August 29, 2016
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in June 2016 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Thursday June 16, 2016 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Monday June 13, 2016).
Non-Library Friends members can enter the Library by signing their name and address at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
→ ICU Library Friends
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
・Students Graduating ICU CLA or Graduate School in June 2016 : 4:00 p.m. June 13 (Mon.) ・O-Y-R students and Kenkyusei : 4:00 p.m. June 24 (Fri.) ・Students for Overseas study in 2016-17 : Before you leave ICU
Necessary Procedures ●Return Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary and return all of them.
●Payment Check your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
●Replace (In case you have lost books) Ask at the Document Supply Center. These services are available during the following hours at the Document Supply Center.
Service Hours of Document Supply Center ・Payment Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ・Replacement and Lost Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Under the title, "Who Are You?", the books by Speakers of Special Symposium at C-Week 2016 has been displayed on the 1st floor of the Main Library. Also, books related to Gender & Sexuality Studies are available. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: May 16(Mon.) to May 28(Sat.)
Now you can log in to "iMac"s on the first floor of Othmer Library. You can also borrow "MacBook"s at the counter on the ground floor for your use.
Due to the urgent maintenance, iMacs will be unavailable on the day. Please use Windows PCs on the 1st floor, or borrow Mac Book at the counter on the ground floor.
We apologize for the inconvenience caused.
Scavenger Hunt, a game to discover trivias of ICU Library...
20 quizzes concerning mainly the ICU Library, and most of them would be hidden throughout the library. The person or group who answered the most questions within the given term, is the winner. First to third place winners will be rewarded with prizes!! We hope this would be an opportunity the get familiar with ICU Library.
Qualification: All ICU students, in group with less than three members. Single players are welcome too. Term: May 9th (Mon.)-20th(Fri.) How to answer: From the special form of ICU library website http://goo.gl/forms/cU2yQaUriK
Announcement of the winners and answer: May 27th (Fri.) Posted on the library homepage.
☆Prizes☆
First Place：Right to select new library books worth 50 thousand yen total Second Place：Right to select new library books worth 30 thousand yen total Third Place:Right to select new library books worth 20 thousand yen total
Note: A bookstore tour is scheduled. Note: no paperback books, novels, journals or manga. Books that is useful for many ICU students. No books that are already in the library collection.
Contact: Reference Service Center Tel: 0422-33-3668 mail: othmer@icu.ac.jp
The inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. ASRS is running normally now. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to partial trouble, some books can not be retrieved from the ASRS. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally now. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The ASRS is stopped now for treatment. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Under the title of "Books for ecology recommended by ICU SUSTENA", books related to environment and sustainability are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: from April 25(Mon.) to May 14(Sat.)
Inter Library Loan services from libraries in Kyushu region, especially Kumamoto, Oita, Saga prefectures, are stopped now. So, we may cancel your ILL service requests from libraries in this area. Sorry for your inconvenience in advance.
The due date of Spring Break check out is tomorrow. The due date that ICU students borrowed during the following period is Wednesday, April 13. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books.
Undergraduates : February 17, 2016 - March 30, 2016 Graduates ： February 2, 2016 - March 11, 2016
Under the title of "Spring has come!", books related to spring and cherry-blossoms are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: from April 1(Fri.) to April 23(Sat.)
Welcome to ICU Library, all first year undergraduate and graduate students. Here is the schedule of library orientation for new students.
Library orientation for graduate students Date: April 4th(Mon.) 10:30-11:00am Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
Library orientation for undergraduate students Date: April 6th(wed) 9:30-16:30pm Meeting Place: Main Library, 1st Floor Language: Japanese
For details, please refer to the library handouts provided for new students.
A portion of the west side area of the first floor of the Main Library is renewed as a space for individual study. Worn-out magazine shelves and carrels are replaced with new ones, and the number of individual booths are increased.
Also, in order to support individual language learning, language learning material that until now were dispersed among the ground, first, and second floors (JLP Bunko, ELA readers, World Languages material, etc.) are shelved in this area.
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March 28(Mon) All day
You cannot use the Othmer elevator during the above period by construction. We also apologize in advance for any noise caused.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to the renewal work, you can’t use reading desks on 1st Floor of the Main Library. (Self check out machines etc. are available) Please use 2nd and Ground Floor of the Main Library, and 1st Floor of the Othmer Library. For Newspapers, please ask the DSC staff.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
・March 24 (Thu.) - 25 (Fri.)
From March 14(Mon) to 23(Wed)
You cannot use the Othmer elevator during the above period by construction. We also apologize in advance for any noise caused.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Under the theme of "Bizarre Title!",books whose titles are funny, weird or unique are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition:from February 29(Mon.) to March 19(Sat.)
We are happy to announce the winner of our “WSD Mascot Character Design” competition.
[Prize-winning Work] The entry no. 1, “ライティンぐま / Writin-Grizzly” has been awarded the well-deserved prize in the competition. ライティングマ
[Reasons for Award] The character of “ライティンぐま / Writin-Grizzly” is cute, simple, practical, bright, eye-catching, friendly and attractive. He/she will entice people to come to the WSD; easy to comprehend and draw. The glowing bulb represents self-enlightenment through learning and disseminating knowledge. It is colorful; and therefore will easily draw the attention of passersby. The Winner will receive an award certificate and a book coupon for 5,000 yen.
[Selection Process] WSD called for entries of a design competition for WSD mascot character from November 2, 2015 to January 15, 2016. WSD got 16 entries. We conducted on-campus polls to vote on the first selection of WSD mascot characters on the Internet during January 29 to February 12. The Criteria for Selection is as follows: A friendly and attractive mascot character which enables use in public relations (flyers, homepage, and SNS) for the promotion of the WSD activities. Based on the result of the on-campus polls, the total of which is 200 votes, the top three entries were to be candidates for the best award; Entry no. 1, “ライティンぐま / Writin-Grizzly” no. 8, “ライティングマちゃん / Writin-guma chan” and no. 15, “ダルタにゃん / Darta-nyan.” Let us express our heartfelt appreciation to the voters for their cooperation.
Writin-Grizzly Writin-guma chan Darta-nyan
WSD tutors and staff members who are always engaging WSD activities set up the WSD Mascot Character Selection Committee (WSD MCSC), and discussed the best three entries based on the Criteria for Selection. After the discussion, the committee conducted the polls to vote on the second (final) selection of WSD mascot characters from February 16 to February 19, and the entry no. 1, “ライティンぐま / Writin-Grizzly” has been awarded the best prize in the competition.
[From here on] WSD MCSC very much appreciates the creators of all of the entries which are remarkable pieces of work. The winner will receive an award certificate and the prize. Now you know the much-loved WSD mascot character, “ライティンぐま / Writin-Grizzly” is ready to appear on campus!
Due to the maintenance of Campus Wireless Network, lending PC's use will be limited during the following date and time.
March 2nd(Wed.) 12:00 -13:00 NOT AVAILABLE March 2nd(Wed.) - 4th(Fri.) Some of databases's access is NOT AVAILABLE (You can use databases via remote access, "Off Campus Access".)
Thank you for your cooperation.
A portion of the west side area of the first floor of the Main Library will be renewed in order to prepare a space for individual study. Worn-out magazine shelves and carrels will be replaced with new ones, and the number of individual booths will be increased.
Also, in order to support individual language learning, language learning material that until now were dispersed among the ground, first, and second floors (JLP Bunko, ELA readers, World Languages material, etc.) will be shelved in this area. (For details, refer to the following floor plan.)(For details, refer to the floor plan.)
During the following period, some carrels in the west side of the first floor of the Main Library will be unavailable. Your understanding is appreciated. Newspapers and magazines can still be accessed.
Construction period: March 24, 2016 (Thurs.) - March 25, 2016 (Fri.)
Dear Natural Science major students,
SciFinder is an online service to retrieve regulatory information for chemical substances. This lecture is held by JAICI(Japan Association for International Chemical Information)'s instructor. If you are interested, please join the lecture. Don't miss this opportunity! We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: March 2nd(wed) 1:00-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/SciFinder_e.htm
- What's ScienceDirect? A research discovery application that provides unlimited access to the world's most comprehensive and authoritative source of references, substances and reactions in chemistry and related sciences.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Extension of due date during the Spring Break for undergraduate students has started. ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, April 13, 2016. We hope you will make use of it. Undergraduates : February 17, 2016 - March 30, 2016
Graduates ：February 2, 2016 - March 11, 2016
Due to campus network maintenance, some of ICU Library Services using the network will not be available during the following period.
Feb. 24th (Wed.) 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (JST)
[ Unavailable Services ] *Internet access, PCs in Othmer Library and so on. *Please use PCs for Lending to access the Internet or to print.
Extension of due date during the Spring Break for graduate students has started. ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, April 13, 2016. We hope you will make use of it.
Graduates ：February 2, 2016 - March 11, 2016 Undergraduates : February 17, 2016 - March 30, 2016
Under the title of "Recommended Books for General Education AY2016", readings suggested by GE Instructors are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From February 1(Mon.) to February 27(Sat.)
To Students and Educational & General Staff Members,
Writing Support Desk (WSD) called for entries for a design competition for WSD mascot character because WSD hoped widely to use friendly and attractive WSD mascot character in public relations for the promotion of the WSD activities. We are happy to inform you that during the competition term from November 2, 2015 to January 15, 2016, we received the greater-than-expected entries.
For the selection, WSD considered how as many students and educational & general staff members as possible can join the process of selection. It followed that we decided to conduct the on-campus polls to vote on selection of a WSD mascot character. Please see the “Vote Procedure” below.
For the selection process after the on-campus polls, the top three entries are to be the candidates for the best award. WSD tutors and staff members launch “WSD Mascot Character Selection Committee,” and select one from the top three entries as a best award mascot character based on the “Criteria of Selection” of the “Vote Procedure” below. The final result will be announced on the WSD home page and in “News” of Library home page.
Your polls are welcome!
≪Vote Procedure≫ Criteria of Selection: A friendly and attractive mascot character which enables use in public relations (flyers, homepage, SNS, etc.) for the promotion of the WSD activities.
Period of Voting: January 29 to February 12
How to Vote:
Access and check all of the entries on the designated page (https://sites.google.com/a/icu.ac.jp/wsd_mascot/). Note: You need to login with your ICU email account. Move to the voting page (http://goo.gl/forms/tmA1AwZCRl), select one entry, and click “送信” (“Send”).
This time, we will give the lecture to search Japanese articles which is beyond the barrier of databases. If you want to know the tips for searching Japanese academic articles, please join the lecture. We plan to use CiNii, NDL search and Google Scholar.
Date: February 16(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/Japanese_e.htm
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
The library will be opened at 12:30, today.
Due to the heavy snow, the library is closed in the morning, January 18th. A notification regarding afternoon will be posted on this HP later.
ICU library have discarded books and papers published by OECD on the Ground Floor bookshelf of Main Library. We will not purchase these in paper media hereafter.
Please use database “OECD iLibrary” when you want to read OECD publications. You can read all the OECD books and papers by using it.
OECD iLibrary
Thank you for your understanding.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2016 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday March 7, 2016 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Tuesday March 1, 2016). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
ICU Library Friends
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
4:00 pm March 1 (Tues.) 2015
Necessary Procedures
・Return
Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary in front of the Document Supply Center, and return all of them. You can also get the list by internet from MyLibrary.
・Payment
Check your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
・Replace (In case you have lost books)
Ask at the Document Supply Center. These services are available during the following hours at the Document Supply Center.
Service Hours of Document Supply Center in term
・Return and Payment
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Replacement, Lost, and Other
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Under the theme of "Multi-talented writers",books by the authors who are active in diverse fields, are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From: January 6(Wed.) to January 30(Sat.)
The job search for 2017 will start soon. Nikkei Telecom 21 is the ideal database, to search Japanese financial and company information, and news articles also. It will be very helpful for your information gathering. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: January 26(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/nt_e.htm
- What's Nikkei Telecom 21? Database of newspapers, Japanese financial information and Japanese company information. Consised of full text articles of Nikkei Shimbun: Nihon Keizai Shimbun (1975.4-), Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun (1975.4-), Nikkei Ryutsu Shimbun(1975.4-), Nikkei Kin-yu Shimbun([1987.10-20]08.1), company information, stock information.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Due to electric work of the Library, ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services will be stopped during the following date and time. ICU Discovery's response time is to be longer than usual.
Dec 25 (Fri.) 11:00-18:00
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Writing Support Desk is calling for submissions of WSD mascots, which will be widely used in public relations materials such as printed materials, Web pages, and SNS in order to promote WSD activities.
Qualifications to apply: ICU students (including MA, PhD students), graduates, faculty & staff Application period: November 2, 2015 to January 15, 2016 Announcement of winners: on February 2016 Prizes: First prize (one work): book card for 5,000 yen
For detailed information, see "Guidelines for Submitting WSD Mascots" and "Application form".
Promotor: Writing Support Desk, ICU Library Reference Service Center wsd@icu.ac.jp
0422-33-3668
WSD mascots guideline
2015wsd_mascot_applyform(PDF)
2015wsd_mascot_applyform(MS Word)
Year-end and new year extension of due date for undergraduates starts today. ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period.The due date will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016. We hope you will make use of it.
Undergraduates : December 9, 2015 - December 28, 2015 Graduates : November 24, 2015 - December 12, 2015
Pause the service of ICU Repository National Institute of Informatics (NII) server’s maintenance will be stopped due to ICU Repository.
Stop : From 00:00 to 24:00 on December 11, JST
"Which keyword should I use to search documents for my paper?" "I don't know how to narrow down my topic..." Haven't you ever struggled like this, in writing your reports? To take full advantage of dictionary and encyclopedia databases, you will surely have more choices in deciding topics and searching documents. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: December 22 (tue) 1:50-3:00pm (convocation hour) Place: Multimedia room (Othmer Library ground floor) Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/Dic_e.htm
-Treated databases: Dictionary:Oxford English Dictionary、Nihon Kokugo Daijiten Encyclopedia:Oxford Reference Online、Gale Virtual Reference Library、Japan Knwoledge、Kenkyusya Online Dictionary
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
We have stopped accepting any more applications for the Microsoft Word Lecture because there is no more place available.
If a reservation becomes canceled, there are possibility to accept a applicant again. Please check the website and SNS.
“ProQuest Academic Complete with DASH!”, is now available during the trial period. This database is a collection of scholarly e-books by leading academic publishers, and now it offers a selection of more than 120,000 e-books in a variety of disciplines. You can access to the database on campus, and off campus with Off Campus Access.
Guidance on the trial “ProQuest Academic Complete with DASH!” Date: December 2nd, [2015 14:00]-15:00 Place: Othmer Library Multi-media Room No Reservation Required.
The fire safety inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 11:20 am.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to the maintenance of wireless network, PCs for lending will be unavailable on Nov. 30(Mon.). →For more information https://portal.icu.ac.jp/sso/board_77_detail_19198_en
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. Dec.1 (Tue.) 9:00-12:00
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016. We hope you will make use of it.
Graduates : November 24, 2015 - December 12, 2015 Undergraduates : December 9, 2015 - December 28, 2015
When you make a bibliography, it is complex and takes time to write all the bibliographic information one by one. It also happens to forget which books or journal articles you have used.
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution!
The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you understanding the usage of this tool.
If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: November 25(wed) ①10:00-12:00/②2:00-4:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: ①English/②Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/RefWorks_e.htm
- What's RefWorks? RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions.
It can save bibliographic information from ICU OPAC, subscribed databases, Amazon, GoogleScholar, etc. -- to your personal online account. The bibliographic information can be sorted into different folders. The bibliographic information can be sorted into one same style--like APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. It can automatically generate a bibliography list. It can cite the collected information to your Microsoft Word file.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/en/tools/citationmanager/refworks/
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
We will replace some of coin printers at ICU Library on Nov. 25. Specifically, see below.
・ Othmer Library 1F ： Coin printer A ・ Othmer Library GF ： Coin printer for Windows Notebook ・ Main Library 1F ： Coin printer for visitors
Also, it may be little noisy during the replacing. Sorry for your inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The due date for theses is just around the corner. Not only the thesis itself, but does not the "MS Word" bother you? How to insert charts, graphs, annotation, page numbers; how to make the table of contents; how to modify the layout; how to print out your thesis... The library will give a lecture of these tips to help writing your thesis If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: -November 24 (tue) 1:00-2:30pm -December 15 (tue) 1:50-3:00pm (convocation hour) *both lecture are the same content Place: ILC-106 Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 80 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/word_e.htm
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Under the theme of "All You Need is WS(Writing Support)!", some books about academic writing are found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From: November 16(Mon.) to December 22(Tue.)
ICU undergraduates students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, December 8, 2015. We hope you will make use of it.
Undergraduates : November 7, 2015 - , November 24, 2015
We've finally been completed the Resource Searching Charts! By answering some easy questions, you will find databases that match the needs of you or how to get books and journals.
The link to the Resource Searching Charts http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/en/database/searchingchart/
The Chart for Searching Contracted Databases：By choosing a medium, a language, and a field of the database you want, we will give some suggestions of databases from among we have contracts.
The Chart for Searching Books：By answering the questions, we suggest the ways to look for books in the ICU library or other libraries outside of ICU.
The Chart for Searching Journal Articles：By answering questions, we show you how to get articles and papers in the ICU library or other libraries outside of ICU.
Please try it once:)
We recommend ICU students to pay overdue fine once a term.
Please check the amount of your overdue fine on "MyLibrary", and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center of ICU Library during the following hours. If you have any overdue material(s) now, the amount of your overdue fine will increase after you return or renew it (them).
Mon-Fri in term : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat & out of term : 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to pay expensive overdue fine partially, please consult us about the amount at the counter before you purchase the ticket.
"MyLibrary"in English https://opac.icu.ac.jp/mylibrary/index.php?LANG=1
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, December 8, 2015. We hope you will make use of it.
Graduates ：October 21, 2015 - November 8, 2015 Undergraduates : November 7, 2015 - , November 24, 2015
Under the theme of "Recommended Books by ICU Students", some books are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Those are introduced in an e-mail newsletter sent from ICU Admissions Center. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From: October 19(Mon.) to November 7(Sat.)
Special Exhibision "The Legacy of Diffendorfer and Troyer - Setting the Stage for A New University"
Exhibision Period: [2015/10/13] - 2016/3/31
Library 1F ICU Archive & Special Collections
Recently a specific program was used for a database that is contracted of the ICU library, and plenty of articles were downloaded automatically. It is prohibited that downloading data by using any programs or software, from contracted databases and e-journals. Please observe the user policy when you use these databases and e-journals.
Evacuation Drill
Time and Date: 12:35-13:10, Friday October 16, 2015 [delayed]
→12:35-13:10, Thursday October 22, 2015
Assuming case: Earthquake
Program: All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to the lawn in front of Othmer library Entrance steps. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
NOTE *Please bring your valuables when evacuate. *Please save your computer files before evacuation.
Notice about the display, "Book Fair for the moon".
Under the theme of "Book Fair for the moon", books related to moon are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From October 1(Thu.) to October 17(Sat.)
To know more about ICU, here are some perfect databases we would like to introduce: ICU Repository, ICU Archive Database, "Kanzo Uchimura Memorial Collection" Digital Archives. An ICU Library staff, also familiar with ICU Archives, will be the lecturer. If you are interested in ICU's history, if you want to know more about liberal arts, don't miss this opportunity! We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: October 6(tue) 1:50-3:00pm (convocation hour) Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/ICU_DB_e.htm
- What are ICU related databases? ICU Repository: ICU bulletin and doctor thesis "Kanzo Uchimura Memorial Collection" Digital Archives: Digitalized materials of the Memorial Collection, such as autograph copies, letters, and photographs. ICU Archive Database: Over 10,000 items collected for ICU's fifty years' history, such as documents, photos, university publications, handwritten documents...
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electric work during the following period. ICU Discovery's response time is to be longer than usual due to the same reason.
Sept. 23th (Wed., National Holiday) 7:00-18:00
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Wednesday, September 9 is the due date of summer break check out. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books by the due date.
Notice about the display, "Book Fair for New Students"
Under the theme of "Book Fair for New Students", some books and DVD related to Japanese culture and daily life in Japan are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From September 1(Tue.) to September 30(Wed.)
To save energy, Othmer Library will be closed on Sept. 4th (Fri.). Course Registration will not be available. Please register by using the computers of Integrated Learning Center (ILC).
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Note: The Main Library will be OPEN as usual.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following dates, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
・August 24 (Mon.) - 25 (Tue.)
Due to the maintenance, "Off Campus Access" will be stopped during the following date and time.
August 19th. (Wed.) 10:00 - 16:00 (6 hours/ Japan time)
Thank you for your cooperation.
One of the important humanities database: EBSCOhost. This multidiscipline database contains bibliographic data of religion, literature, philosophy, music, art, mass media, environment, information science, etc. It would be a great help on research for papers and thesis. The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer from EBSCO International Inc. to help you understanding the usage of this tool. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: August 25(tue) 1:00-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/EBSCO_e.htm
- What's EBSCOhost? EBSCOhost is a journal index of humanities. It offers ATLA Religion Database, Humanities International Index, MLA international Bibliography, Communication & Mass Media Complete and Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Elementary and junior-high school students who participate in the ICU Junior Campus Camp will use the ICU Library from July 22 to 25. We ask for your kind understanding.
Under the theme of "サブカる!? J-POP Culture@library" , some books related to Japanese pop culture are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From July. 8(Wed.)- Aug. 2１(Fri.)
The fire safety inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 11:50 am.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
For emergency maintenance of the PCs on the first floor of Othmer Library, they will not be able to use all day on June 29 (Mon.).We will also close the first floor of Othmer Library. Those who want to use PCs, please borrow and use note PCs on the Ground floor. The ground floor opens on the day. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
On Mon. June 22, previous "Remote Access" will be changed to new service "Off Campus Access".
http://othmer1.icu.ac.jp:2048/login
The entrances of the new service will be: (1) Top bar on OPAC page (2) "Search Resources" tab of the library home page
To login, please use the ICU Net-ID (the same as the ICU portal).
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time.
June 30 (Tue.) 9:00am-
We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
When you make a bibliography, it is complex and takes time to write all the bibliographic information one by one. It also happens to forget which books or journal articles you have used.
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution!
The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you understanding the usage of this tool.If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: June 25(thu) 2:00-4:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/RefWorks_e.htm
- What's RefWorks? RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions. It can save bibliographic information from ICU OPAC, subscribed databases, Amazon, GoogleScholar, etc. -- to your personal online account. The bibliographic information can be sorted into different folders. The bibliographic information can be sorted into one same style--like APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. It can automatically generate a bibliography list. It can cite the collected information to your Microsoft Word file.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/en/tools/citationmanager/refworks/
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, September 10, 2015. We hope you will make use of it.
・Graduates ：May 26, 2015 - August 9, 2015 ・Undergraduates : June 12, 2015 - August 27, 2015
Under the title of "The best readers of AY2013/2014", books of an upper rank in a frequency borrowed(more than 16 times) in AY2013 and 2014 are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From May. 25(Mon.)- Jun. 25(Thu.)
You will find books all the books ranked in here:ブクログ展示「貸出ランキング常連図書2013-2014」.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in June 2015 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday June 11, 2015 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Monday June 8, 2015).
Non-Library Friends members can enter the Library by signing their name and address at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
→ ICU Library Friends
Announcement of winners of "ICU Library Scavenger Hunt"
We are making the announcement of prize winners of ICU Library Scavenger Hunt 2015! Please have a look of the interviews of winners and sample answers.
http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Scavenger/winner2015.htm (The site is on-campus network.)
Thank you for the large number of applications! We are looking forward to your participation next year;)
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
・Students Graduating ICU CLA or Graduate School in June 2015 : 4:00 p.m. June 8 (Mon.) ・O-Y-R students and Kenkyusei : 4:00 p.m. June 25 (Thurs.) ・Students for Overseas study in 2015-16 : Before you leave ICU
Necessary Procedures ●Return Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary in front of the Document Supply Center, and return all of them.
●Payment Check your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
●Replace (Incase you have lost books) Ask at the Document Supply Center. These services are available during the following hours at the Document Supply Center.
Service Hours of Document Supply Center ・Payment Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ・Replacement and Lost Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 2:45 pm. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Under the title, "In the beginning was the Word.", the books by special lecturers of C-Week 2015 has been displayed on the 1st floor of the Main Library.
Lecturer： Harutsugu Yamaura (Doctor, Yamaura Clinic) Mari Oka (Professor at Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University)
Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: Maｙ18(Mon.) to May 24(Sun.)
The ASRS is stopped now for treatment. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
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The URL of ICU Used Book Donation is changed. The new address is http://www.books-icu.jp/
We start the campaign and offer a bookmark recycled from old library card to the first 100 donor. If you donate books, please notify the staff of the Document Supply Center.
Also, you may have a free box to send your books.
We are looking forward to you enjoying the campaign!
The inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 1:35 pm. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The ASRS is stopped now for treatment. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Scavenger Hunt, a game to discover trivias of ICU Library...
20 quizzes concerning mainly the ICU Library, will be put up over the Library. The posters maybe in corners that you don't pass usually. Please have a walk, and get familiar with ICU Library. The person or group who answered the most questions within the given term, is the winner. First to third place winners will be rewarded with prizes!!
Qualification: All ICU students, in group with less than three members. Single players are welcome too. Term: May 7th (Thu.)-15th(Fri.) How to answer: From the special form of ICU library website http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Scavenger/scavenger2015-e.htm
Announcement of the winners and answer: May 22th (Fri.) Posted on the library homepage.
☆Prizes☆
First Place：Right to select new library books worth 50 thousand yen total Second Place：Right to select new library books worth 30 thousand yen total Third Place:Right to select new library books worth 20 thousand yen total
Note: A bookstore tour is scheduled. Note: no paperback books, novels, journals or manga. Books that is useful for many ICU students. No books that are already in the library collection.
Contact: Reference Service Center Tel: 0422-33-3668 mail: othmer@icu.ac.jp
You are now possible to view and print out digital materials of the National Diet Library holdings with the message “この資料は、国立国会図書館および図書館送信参加館の館内でご覧いただけます” at ICU library. Please apply to Information and Services Counter on the GF in Othmer Library.
Service time/ Place Weekdays 9:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:00 Othmer GF office (at the back of Information & Services counter) *Please comply with the copyright.
Object Person ICU students, faculty and staff only
Print Black-and-white:\10/page, Color:¥30/page
Subject materials Digital materials of the National Diet Library holdings with the message “この資料は、国立国会図書館および図書館送信参加館の館内でご覧いただけます”.
For searching books, journals, academic papers, etc. you needed to search from ICU OPAC or each databases. By using Discovery Service, started in September 2013, you can search almost all items at one time. What is the difference between ICU OPAC? How do we utilize these search results? We will show you efficient ways to make full use of this search system. We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: May 26th(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/discovery_e.htm
- What's ICU Discovery? ICU Discovery allows you to search 200 million items available at the library, including databases the library subscribes to, books and journals in the library’s collection, and academic resources available for free online.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electric work during the following period. ICU Discovery's response time is to be longer than usual due to the same reason.
May 6 (Wed., National Holiday) 8:00-18:00
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Under the title of "The maverick writers", you will find displayed books written by authors who are just a little eccentric, on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From April 20(Mon.) to May 16(Sat.)
The due date of Spring Break check out is tomorrow. The due date that ICU students borrowed during the following period is Tuesday, April 14. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books.
Undergraduates : February 18, 2015 - March 31, 2015 Graduates ：February 4, 2015 - March 13, 2015
The inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 1:35 pm. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The ASRS is stopped now for treatment. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Under the title of "Book Fair of Very Short Introductions Series", the established book series published by Oxford University Press are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From April 6(Mon.) to April 18(Sat.)
Starting in April 2015, the Library’s hours of operation and service hours will change.
1) Document Supply Center’s counter service hours will be extended. M-F 9:00-20:00 (during academic terms) Services such as lending of reserved books, lending of course reserves, and long-term lending for theses/dissertations will be provided. However, payments of overdue fines, payments of print fees, and requests to use ILL (Inter Library Loan) materials in the Library will be accepted, as before, until 17:30.
2) The Library will be open on Saturdays and Sundays (during Summer Courses in Japanese) Sat. 9:00-20:00, Sun. 13:00-19:00
3) Fall recess hours will be extended. M-F 9:00-20:00
For details, please refer to Service Hours on the following pages.
2014年度新入生の皆さん、ご入学おめでとうございます。
図書館新入生歓迎イベントのお知らせです。みなさんの参加をお待ちしております。
★図書館オリエンテーション（大学院生対象） 4月3日（木）10:00-10:50 オスマー図書館地階 マルチメディアルーム
★図書館オリエンテーション 図書館職員が館内を案内して利用のしかたを説明します。 集合場所は図書館本館（教育研究棟1向かい）、各回約30分の予定です。
【集合日時】 4月7日（月） スタート時間 ID番号 9:30-10:00 181001-181100 10:30-11:00 181101-181200 11:30-12:00 181201-181300 13:30-14:00 181301-181400 14:30-15:00 181401-181500 15:30-16:00 181501-以降、162001以降
参加希望の方は人数調整のためご自分のID番号に対応するスタート時間内にお集まりください。 （対応する時間に参加できない場合は他の時間でも結構ですが、なるべく指定する時間にお集まりください。ただし、ELA Placement Interviewの対象者はInterviewを優先し、他の時間帯に参加してください。） 大学院の新入生でこのツアー参加希望の方は、どの時間帯でもご自由にお越しください。 20名程度のグループで人数が集まり次第、順次ツアーを開始します。 *スタートアッププログラムの図書館ツアーと同じ内容です。同プログラム参加者の方は、このツアーは任意です。
※各回とも同じ内容で行います。 ※ 学生証を携行してください。
★展示: 新入生歓迎ブックフェア（メジャー推薦図書& じぇねえどの本展示） 【展示場所】図書館本館1階 【展示期間】3月31日（月）～ 4月30日（水）まで
★スカベンジャーハント ICU図書館に関する超マニアックなクイズ20問を図書館スタッフが出題します。(≧▽≦)いつしか夢中になっているという魔のゲーム。一番多く解いたグループに図書館の選書権5万円分を贈呈いたします！
【開催期間】5月7日（水）～5月16日（金） 詳しくは館内ポスターやFacebook,Twitterを見てね！
--------------------------------------------------------- 学習や読書のために、ぜひ図書館を活用して下さいね。 図書館スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。
To full-time faculty and staff members
MyLibrary login method have become the same as the portal
April 1, 2015 Library
As reported earlier, MyLibrary's "ID" and "Password" have become the same as the portal today. Please use the same "ID" and "Password" as the portal from now.
However, this time's method change is for full-time faculty and staff members only.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact below: Kurosawa (Library) 0422-33-3661 kimito@icu.ac.jp
To full-time staff members
MyLibrary login method becomes the same as the portal
March 24, 2015 Library
MyLibrary's "ID" and "Password" will become the same as the portal from new academic year. The switch to new login method will work out at 9:00 a.m. on April 1st. Please use the same "ID" and "Password" as the portal after that. However, this time's method change is for full-time staff members only.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact below:
Kurosawa (Library) 0422-33-3661 kimito@icu.ac.jp
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during the following date, for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
・March 24 (Tue.) & 25 (Wed.)
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語.
Under the title of "Book Collection of Ayako Horiuchi Memorial Book Fund", books purchased by this fund are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From March 9(Mon.) to March 31(Tue.)
About Ayako Horiuchi Memorial Book Fund, click here.
Due to the maintenance of library system, MyLibrary will be stopped during the following date and time.
March 10th (Tue.) 9:30 - 10:30
Thank you for your cooperation.
Bloomberg provides real‐time and historical financial market data and economic data, covering all sectors worldwide. It also features analytics, company financials, news, and customizable charting. These data will surely be useful for your research and also for your job-hunting process. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: March 3(tue) 11:30am-1:30pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese *The lecture will also be supported in English. Content: Basic method of operation of Bloomberg, how to browse and obtain company, industrial data, economic statistics, news, financial products, how to use the analysis tool, etc.
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/Bloomberg_e.htm
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Extension of due date during the Spring Break for undergraduate students will start on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, April 14, 2015. We hope you will make use of it.
Undergraduates : February 18, 2015 - March 31, 2015 Graduates ：February 4, 2015 - March 13, 2015
Dear Natural Science major students, ScienceDirect is one of the frequently-used full-text database which includes scientific, technical and medical contents.
This lecture is held by the publisher Elsevier's instructor, and consisted of 2 parts. 1) Introduction of ScienceDirect and how to search efficiently information from this database. 2) How to write likely admitted English academic papers(including publication ethics)
If you are interested, please join the lecture. Don't miss this opportunity! We are looking forward for your participation.
Date: March 5th(thu) 1:00-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/SD_e.htm
- What's ScienceDirect? ScienceDirect is a world peer-reviewed full-text scientific, technical, bioscience and medical content. It is a trusted source of nearly 2,500 journals and more than 26,000 book titles.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Due to the heavy snow, the library will close temporarily at 6pm today, February 5th. Thank you for your understanding.
Note: Due to the 2015 General Admissions Test, the library will be closed tomorrow, February 6th.
Under the title of "Recommended Books for General Education AY2015", readings suggested by GE Instructors are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From February 2(Mon.) to March 3(Tue.)
"To google" became a common word these days. Google Scholar is one of a service provided by Google, an academic document web search engine. In this lecture, the library will give tips to use Google Scholar: basic and developed search tips, how to use Google Scholar Library, Google Citation, statistics, etc. "Standing on the shoulders of giants" as it says, we hope making your academic research more efficient. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: Febuary 17(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/GS_e.htm
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
The carrels which were not available because of the leaking, are now all available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[NOTICE] The book shelves of the west end (2nd floor Main Library) can be used now. They could not be used by the leaking yesterday. But, we are afraid that some of the carrels have not been able to use yet.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[NOTICE] Due to the leaking, the book shelves of the west end (2nd floor Main Library) cannot be used. Please ask the Document Supply Center staff if needed.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2015 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday March 9, 2015 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Tuesday March 3, 2015). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
ICU Library Friends
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
4:00 pm March 3 (Tues.) 2015
Necessary Procedures
・Return
Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary in front of the Document Supply Center, and return all of them. You can also get the list by internet from MyLibrary.
・Payment
Check your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
・Replace (In case you have lost books)
Ask at the Document Supply Center. These services are available during the following hours at the Document Supply Center.
Service Hours of Document Supply Center in term
・Return and Payment
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Replacement, Lost, and Other
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Under the title of "Books of the same age as you", you will find displayed books published in 1990-1996, the majority of students were born, on the first floor of the Main Library.
Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From January 13(Tue.) to January 30(Fri.)
Friday, January 9 is the due date of holiday check out. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books as soon as possible.
ICU undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Friday, January 9, 2015. We hope you will make use of it.
December 9, 2014 - December 26, 2014
*Full occupancy
The due date for theses is just around the corner. Not only the thesis itself, but does not the "MS Word" bother you? For such students, we will give a lecture!
If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: January 6(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: ILC-106 Language: Japanese Content: How to insert charts, graphs, annotation, page numbers; how to make the table of contents; how to modify the layout; how to print out your thesis...
-Appointment necessary (maximum 80 people) ※full occupancy Please check the documents and video on Moodle, Library Database Lecture.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Under the title of "Recommended Books for 31 Majors(Introductory version)", readings suggested by each majors are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The duration of the exhibition: From December 4(Thu.) to December 26(Fri.)
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All PCs of Othmer library (PCs at Study Area, PCs at MMR and PCs for lending) have been restored. Othmer PCs are available from now on.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
PCs at Othmer 1F, Study Area, PCs at MMR (Multimedia Room) and PCs for Lending, have been out of order. For registration, please go to ILC. We are very sorry for this inconvenience. We will inform here as soon as Othmer PCs are restored.
ICU Repository is running normally from 10:00 am.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The fire safety inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 11:20 am.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Friday, January 9, 2015. We hope you will make use of it.
Graduates : November 25, 2014 - December 9, 2014 Undergraduates : December 9, 2014 - December 26, 2014
*Additional lecture scheduled
The due date for theses is just around the corner. Not only the thesis itself, but does not the "MS Word" bother you? How to insert charts, graphs, annotation, page numbers; how to make the table of contents; how to modify the layout; how to print out your thesis...
For such students, we will give a lecture!
If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: December 16(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) ※full occupancy. Additional lecture is scheduled to be held in Jan.6 1:50-3:00. Please check Library News for more information.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time.
November 26 (Wed.) 9:00-12:00
We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
The due date for theses is just around the corner. Not only the thesis itself, but does not the "MS Word" bother you? How to insert charts, graphs, annotation, page numbers; how to make the table of contents; how to modify the layout; how to print out your thesis...
For such students, we will give a lecture!
If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: December 9(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) ※full occupancy. Additional lecture is scheduled to be held in Dec.16 1:50-3:00. Please check Library News for more information.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
You will find displayed books about career, job, and graduate schools under the title of "What would you do after graduation?", on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From November 17(Mon.) to December 3(Wed.)
Note: Japanese Books Only
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, December 9, 2014. We hope you will make use of it.
Undergraduates : November 7, 2014 - , November 25, 2014 Graduates ：October 21, 2014 - November 9, 2014
When you make a bibliography, it is complex and takes time to write all the bibliographic information one by one. It also happens to forget which books or journal articles you have used.
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution!
The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you understanding the usage of this tool. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: November 27(thu), 28(fri) 1:00-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: 27th in Japanese / 28th in English
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/RefWorks_e.htm
- What's RefWorks? RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions. It can save bibliographic information from ICU OPAC, subscribed databases, Amazon, GoogleScholar, etc. -- to your personal online account. The bibliographic information can be sorted into different folders. The bibliographic information can be sorted into one same style--like APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. It can automatically generate a bibliography list. It can cite the collected information to your Microsoft Word file.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/en/tools/citationmanager/refworks/
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
You will find displayed books about career, job, and graduate schools under the title of "What would you do after graduation?", on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From November 17(Mon.) to December 3(Wed.)
Note: Japanese Books Only
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Tuesday, December 9, 2014. We hope you will make use of it.
Graduates ：October 21, 2014 - November 9, 2014 Undergraduates : November 7, 2014 - , November 25, 2014
We recommend ICU students to pay overdue fine once a term.
Please check the amount of your overdue fine on "MyLibrary", and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center of ICU Library during the following hours. If you have any overdue material(s) now, the amount of your overdue fine will increase after you return or renew it (them).
Mon-Fri in term : 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat & out of term : 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to pay expensive overdue fine partially, please consult us about the amount at the counter before you purchase the ticket.
"MyLibrary"in English https://opac.icu.ac.jp/mylibrary/index.php?LANG=1
The job search for 2016 will start soon. Nikkei Telecom 21 is the ideal database, to search japanese financial and company information, and news articles also. It will be very helpful for your information gathering. If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: October 28(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/nt.htm
- What's Nikkei Telecom 21? Database of newspapers, Japanese financial information and Japanese company information. Consised of full text articles of Nikkei Shimbun: Nihon Keizai Shimbun (1975.4-), Nikkei Sangyo Shimbun (1975.4-), Nikkei Ryutsu Shimbun(1975.4-), Nikkei Kin-yu Shimbun([1987.10-20]08.1), company information, stock information.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
For searching books, journals, academic papers, etc. you needed to search from ICU OPAC or each databases. By using Discovery Service, started in September 2013, you can search almost all items at one time. What is the difference between ICU OPAC? How do we utilize these search results? We will show you efficient ways to make full use of this search system. We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: October 17th(fri) 3:10-4:20pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 30 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/Discovery.htm
- What's ICU Discovery? ICU Discovery allows you to search 200 million items available at the library, including databases the library subscribes to, books and journals in the library’s collection, and academic resources available for free online.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Due date as of yesterday, October 13 has been extended to today, October 14.
For further information, please contact Document Supply Center.
Due to the typhoon, the library will close temporarily at 7pm on October 13. The library will be also closed tomorrow, depending on the weather. Thank you for your understanding.
Doshisha University President Dr. Koji Murata will be welcomed to ICU campus to give a lecture, entitled“Doshisha and ICU – Journey to the Liberal Arts”on Tuesday, October 28. ICU Library is displaying books by Dr.Murata next to the "Newly Arrived Books" on the first floor of the Main Library.
Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From October 10(Fri.) to October 31(Fri.)
Go to information of the lecture
Materials regarding Hachiro Yuasa from the archives owned by Archives and Special Collections will be exhibited, and a special exhibit focusing on Yuasa’s personality and ideology will be held. By shining a light on Hachiro Yuasa as the first university president, the time of the founding of the university will be surveyed. Also, how the vision that is ICU was understood and realized will be considered. At this time of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the university, it would be wonderful if the exhibit would serve as a catalyst for thinking about the direction in which we should henceforth proceed. Apropos, this exhibit will be held as part of the 60th Anniversary Project.
Exhibition period: 2014/10/6 - 2015/3/28
The library will open from 2 pm as usual today, Oct. 6. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Note: There are no tutorials for non-reservation periods of Writing Support Desk today. Thank you for your understanding.
Evacuation Drill
Time and Date: 12:30-13:10, Friday October 10, 2014
Assuming case: Earthquake
Program: All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to the lawn in front of Othmer library Entrance steps. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
NOTE *Please bring your valuables when evacuate. *Please save your computer files before evacuation.
Due to the typhoon, the library is closed temporarily, today, October 6. The library may be opened, depending on the typhoon. Please check ICU portal or library website with frequency. Thank you for your understanding and coorporation.
Note: Due date as of today, October 6 will be extended until tomorrow, October 7.
Due to change in configuration of the wireless campus network on Sep. 29th, some databases may not be accessed via the wireless campus network. At present, Library tries to entirely restore, however, it takes some time. So, if you cannot access to databases via the wireless campus network, please access to them via "Remote Access" instead.
How to access to databases via “Remote Access” http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/en/database/remoteaccess/
Under the theme of "Book Fair for Readings in the Autumn Nights", books related to Autumn, such as art, sports, music, food, autumn color, outdoor amusement, reading and sleeping are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look:)
The duration of the exhibition: From September 29(Mon.) to October 17(Fri.)
Due to the maintenance, wireless network services will be stopped during the following date and time.
Sept. 29 (Mon.) 19:00 - 20:00
We apologize any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 13:40. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electric work during the following period. ICU Discovery's response time is to be longer than usual due to the same reason.
September 23 (Tue., National Holiday) 7:00-18:00
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The ASRS is stopped now for treatment. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
LexisNexis Academic is an online academic research database, where you can find critical news, legal and business information you need. It provides a wide variety of authoritative sources, usually with full text content.
Through ELA lectures the library introduces mainly how to search newspaper articles with this database, but you can find also business information, extensive legal sources, medical journals and biographic information.
The lecturer from LexisNexis will introduce you in detail, how to use efficiently this tool. Since it provides wide variety of information, students of any grade and of any major may use it practically for their research.
If you are interested, please join the lecture! We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: September 30(tue) 1:50-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/LexisNexis.htm
- What's Lexis Nexis Academic? Database of full text online news, business, financial, legal, medical, biographical, government and domestic and international newspaper resources from over 10,000 credible sources of information.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Wednesday, September 10 is the due date of summer break check out. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books as soon as possible.
ライティングサポートデスクの予約方法変更について
2014年9月より、ライティングサポートデスク（以下、WSD）のセッションの予約方法が変わります。 ご不明な点やご質問などございましたら、WSDまでご連絡ください。
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WSDセッション予約は下記の手順でお申込み下さい。
1. オスマー図書館レファレンスサービスセンター内にある予約用PCを使って、予約状況の確認、セッション予約手続きを行って下さい。
レファレンスサービスセンター開室時間：平日8:30-17:30
3. 予約日時をメモしてください。。
※予約はオスマー図書館レファレンスサービスセンター内でのみ受け付けることになりますので、ご注意下さい。
ライティングサポートデスク（RSC内） 図書館 wsd@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
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The way to make a reservation for Writing Support Desk tutorial will change.
From September 2014, how to make a reservation for your tutorial of Writing Support Desk(WSD) will change. For details, see the following.
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How to make a reservation for WSD Tutorial Session
Please make a reservation following these steps.
1. Come to the Reference Service Center, check WSD session reservation status and make a reservation via the Specialized PC for session reservation.
Time in 8:30-17:30 from Monday to Friday
3. Make a note of time & date for the session.
Please note that you can make a reservation for WSD tutorial session only in the Reference Service Center.
Contact us: Writing Support Desk in RSC Library wsd@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
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9月5日（金）、オスマー図書館は節電のため閉館いたします。
秋学期の履修登録は、図書館ではできません。
（※本日、9月4日（木）、はオスマー図書館にて履修登録が可能です。）
履修登録は総合学習センター（ILC）で行ってください。
皆様のご理解・ご協力をお願いいたします。
※図書館本館は通常どおりご利用いただけます。
To save energy, Othmer Library will be closed on Sept. 5th (Fri.).
Course Registration will not be available.
(*Today, Sept. 4th (Thu.), Course Registration is available at Othmer Library.)
Please register by using the computers of Integrated Learning Center(ILC.)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Note: The Main Library will be OPEN as usual.
展示「しんにゅうせいかんげいブックフェア」開催のお知らせ
期間 2014年9月2日（火）～26日（金）
図書館1階の展示用書架で、「しんにゅうせいかんげいブックフェア」と題して、 日本の文化や暮らしについての本と日本映画のDVDを紹介しています。ぜひご覧ください。
Notice about the display, "Book Fair for New Students".
From September 2(Tue) to September 26(Fri)
Under the theme of "Book Fair for New Students", some books and DVDs related to Japanese culture and daily life in Japan are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
図書館1階の展示用書架で、「多文化共生を再考するー学際的な視点から」と題して、 9月7日（日）、14日（日）に行われる教育研究所後援 ミニ・シンポジウムの講演者の著書、 および参加者向け課題図書を展示しています。 ぜひご覧ください。
展示期間 2014年8月21日（木）～9月14日（日）
IERS講演会のご案内へ(トップページをスクロールしてごらんください）
図書館1階の展示用書架で、オープンキャンパス関連展示"WHAT'S LIBERAL ARTS?"と題して、ICUのメジャー推薦図書や、オープンキャンパスでモデル授業を行った教員の著書を展示しています。ぜひご覧ください。
期間：8月19日（火）～29日（金）
メジャー推薦図書リスト⇔リンク ICU 公式サイト"What's Liberal Arts?" http://icu-admissions.jp/m/31majors/majors_menu.html
[ Access from the outside of ICU ]
ICU Library Website and OPAC will not be available during the following period.
■August 21st. (Thu.) 12:00 - 16:00
[ ICU Library Unavailable Services on Aug. 21st. ]
ICU Library Website, OPAC, ASRS, Circulation and PCs for Library Users will not be available during the following period.
*Please use PCs for Lending instead.
■August 21st. (Thu.) 12:00 - 14:00 ASRS will be stopped [2014-08-12]
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during following date for the testing of the system. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
August 19 (Tue.) - August 20 (Wed.)
One of the important humanities database: EBSCOhost.
This multidiscipline database contains bibliographic data of religion, literature, philosophy, music, art, mass media, environment, information science, etc.
It would be a great help on research for papers and thesis.
The lecture will be held by inviting a special lecturer from EBSCO International Inc. to help you understanding the usage of this tool.
If you are interested, please join the lecture!
We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: August 29(fri) 1:00-3:00pm Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people) http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/EBSCO.htm
- What's EBSCOhost? EBSCOhost is a journal index of humanities. It offers ATLA Religion Database, Humanities International Index, MLA international Bibliography, Communication & Mass Media Complete and Readers' Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
Due to the maintenance of the server, remote access services of library databases and e-Journals will stop while following data and time.
August 7 (Thursday) 9:00 - August 8 (Friday) 9:00
We apologize any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Under the theme of “Books to stay cool”, the books which make you feel cool are displayed on the first floor of the Main Library.
The book fair will begin on July 22th and run through August 8th. Please come and take a look:)
Today (July 11) the library is open as usual. But please check ICU portal or library webpage with frequency. The library may be closed temporarily by the typhoon. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The fire inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally from 11:50 am . Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time.
July 2 (Wed.) 9:00am-
We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Under the theme of "Books that no one has ever borrowed", Japanese paperbacks"Shinsho"(080.1) which have not checked-out since the books delivered to the library, are displayed on the first floor of the Main Library.
The book fair will begin on June 16th and run through July 4th. Please come and take a look:)
Under the title, "The Selected Books of Scavenger Hunt Winners", the books has been displayed on the 1st floor of the Main Library.
Some books are put the comment from the winners. It must be fun too!
Since the winners have a prior right to check out these books after the duration of the exhibition, please make a reservation at DSC counter if you want to borrow them.
Books are displayed from 14 June to 20. Please come and take a look:)
Extension of due date during the Summer Break for ICU undergraduates starts today. ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, September 10, 2014. We hope you will make use of it.
・Undergraduates : June 12, 2014 - August 27, 2014 ・Graduates ：May 26, 2014 - August 9, 2014
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in June 2014 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday June 12, 2014 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Monday June 9, 2014).
Non-Library Friends members can enter the Library by signing their name and address at the Library entrance from 9:00 to 16:00, Monday to Saturday.
ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
→ ICU Library Friends
Under the title, "Related Books for the R-Week project", the books selected by Center of Gender Studies staff has been displayed on the 1st floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look. An exhibition has been held at Othmer Library, Ground Floor, Break Area Exhibition Space: Shieko Reto's personal experiences as a trans-woman in Malaysia, the everyday experiences of transgender people in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Japan, and illustrations produced based on interviews about movements for the rights of transgender people.
Book Display From: June 2(Mon.) to June 8(Sun.) http://web.icu.ac.jp/cgs_e/
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, September 10, 2014. We hope you will make use of it.
・Graduates ：May 26, 2014 - August 9, 2014 ・Undergraduates : June 12, 2014 - August 27, 2014
The library plans to start borrowing new PCs to students at 13:00 on Thursday May 29. They are 8 iPads, 10 MacBooks and additional 15 Window notebooks. So, total numbers of PCs for lending will be 60 (and 8 iPads). To borrow them, please come to Information & Services counter on the GF of Othmer library. Your ID card is necessary.
Announcement of winners of "ICU Library Scavenger Hunt"
We are making the announcement of prize winners of ICU Library Scavenger Hunt 2014! Please have a look of the interviews of winners and sample answers.
http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Scavenger/winner2014.htm (The site is on-campus network.)
Thank you for the large number of applications! We are looking forward to your participation next year;)
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
・Students Graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or Graduate School in June 2014: 4:00 p.m. June 9 (Mon.) 2014 ・O-Y-R students and Kenkyusei: 4:00 p.m. June 25 (Wed.) 2014 ・Students for Overseas study in 2014-15: Before you leave ICU
Necessary Procedures ●Return Check all library books you are borrowing by MyLibrary in front of the Document Supply Center, and return all of them.
●Payment Check your overdue fine by MyLibrary, and pay it by ticket at the Document Supply Center.
●Replace (Incase you have lost books) Ask at the Document Supply Center. These services are available during the following hours at the Document Supply Center.
Service Hours of Document Supply Center ・Payment Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ・Replacement, Lost, and Other Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
[Lecture of INSPEC on Ovid]
Must-see lecture for Physics or electrotechnology majors! We would like to introduce you how to do an effective search on this specific database. Please attend the lecture if you have difficulty finding previous studies.
Date: May 20(tue) 1:50-3:00pm(convocation hour) Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library Language: Japanese
- No appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people)
- What's INSPEC? The Inspec database is an invaluable information resource, that contains 14 million abstracts and specialised indexing to the world's quality research literature in the fields of physics and engineering.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center othmer@icu.ac.jp 0422-33-3668
[Lecture of ICU Discovery]
For searching books, journals, academic papers, etc. you needed to search from ICU OPAC or each databases.
By using Discovery Service, started in September 2013, you can search almost all items at one time.
What is the difference between ICU OPAC? How do we utilize these search results?
We will show you efficient ways to make full use of this search system.
We are looking forward to your participation.
Date: May 27(tue) 1:50-3:00pm(convocation hour)
Place: Multimedia room @ICU Library
Language: Japanese
-Appointment necessary (Maximum 50 people)
http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/Form/discovery.htm
- What's ICU Discovery?
ICU Discovery allows you to search 200 million items available at the library, including databases the library subscribes to, books and journals in the library’s collection, and academic resources available for free online.
- Promoter: ICU Library, Reference Service Center
othmer@icu.ac.jp
0422-33-3668
Under the title, "Body", the books by special lecturers of C-Week 2014 has been displayed on the 1st floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
From: Maｙ 16(Fri.) to May 25(Sun.)
Scavenger Hunt, a game to discover trivias of ICU Library...
20 quizzes concerning mainly the ICU Library, will be put up over the Library. The posters maybe in corners that you don't pass usually. Please have a walk, and get familiar with ICU Library. The person or group who answered the most questions within the given term, is the winner. First to third place winners will be rewarded with prizes!!
Qualification: All ICU students, in group with less than three members. Single players are welcome too. Term: May 7th (Wed.)-16th(Fri.) How to answer: From the special form of ICU library website Announcement of the winners and answer: May 23th (Fri.) Posted on the library homepage.
☆Prizes☆
First Place：Right to select new library books worth 50 thousand yen total Second Place：Right to select new library books worth 30 thousand yen total Third Place:Right to select new library books worth 20 thousand yen total
Note: A bookstore tour is scheduled. Note: no paperback books, novels, journals or manga. Books that is useful for many ICU students. No books that are already in the library collection.
Contact: Reference Service Center Tel: 0422-33-3668 mail: othmer@icu.ac.jp
Due to the maintenance, ASRS will be stopped during the following date and time.
May 16 (FRI) 8:30 - 12:00
As soon as the system is restored, ASRS will be available. Thank you for your cooperation.
From April 2014, the library has adopted "Nippon Decimal Classification 9th edition" instead of 6th edition(1951) as a classification number which represents a subject of the book. Also, call number label is adopted new one. Some subjects now have different call numbers from what it used to be.
Please check the call numbers and locations on the Web OPAC before you look at the shelf.
Thank you for your understanding.
The ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) that have been stopped for machine trouble, has recovered. ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to unexpected trouble, the ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) is not in operation. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Due to the maintenance, ASRS will be stopped during the following date and time.
April 19 (SAT) 9:00 - 11:00
Thank you for your cooperation.
The library has been moving forward with preparations to launch an “ICU Repository” that will make doctoral dissertations and university journals available to the public. We expect the repository to be launched on 7 April 2014. We will continue to make efforts to enrich the repository’s content and offer information for use in ICU’s research and education.
ICU Discovery allows you to perform a single search across databases, e-journals and books. This will help you to make use of resources you may have had previous difficulty accessing. Please go to the top page of the library web page, select ICU Discovery by clicking radio button and type your keywords in a box under the buttons. You can refine your search by checking boxes on the left side of search results page.
For more information, please refer: http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/en/news/date/2013/09/page/2/
2014年度新入生の皆さん、ご入学おめでとうございます。
図書館新入生歓迎イベントのお知らせです。みなさんの参加をお待ちしております。
★図書館オリエンテーション（大学院生対象） 4月3日（木）10:00-10:50 オスマー図書館地階 マルチメディアルーム
★図書館オリエンテーション 図書館職員が館内を案内して利用のしかたを説明します。 集合場所は図書館本館（教育研究棟1向かい）、各回約30分の予定です。
【集合日時】 4月7日（月） スタート時間 ID番号 9:30-10:00 181001-181100 10:30-11:00 181101-181200 11:30-12:00 181201-181300 13:30-14:00 181301-181400 14:30-15:00 181401-181500 15:30-16:00 181501-以降、162001以降
参加希望の方は人数調整のためご自分のID番号に対応するスタート時間内にお集まりください。 （対応する時間に参加できない場合は他の時間でも結構ですが、なるべく指定する時間にお集まりください。ただし、ELA Placement Interviewの対象者はInterviewを優先し、他の時間帯に参加してください。） 大学院の新入生でこのツアー参加希望の方は、どの時間帯でもご自由にお越しください。 20名程度のグループで人数が集まり次第、順次ツアーを開始します。 *スタートアッププログラムの図書館ツアーと同じ内容です。同プログラム参加者の方は、このツアーは任意です。
※各回とも同じ内容で行います。 ※ 学生証を携行してください。
★展示: 新入生歓迎ブックフェア（メジャー推薦図書& じぇねえどの本展示） 【展示場所】図書館本館1階 【展示期間】3月31日（月）～ 4月30日（水）まで
★スカベンジャーハント ICU図書館に関する超マニアックなクイズ20問を図書館スタッフが出題します。(≧▽≦)いつしか夢中になっているという魔のゲーム。一番多く解いたグループに図書館の選書権5万円分を贈呈いたします！
【開催期間】5月7日（水）～5月16日（金） 詳しくは館内ポスターやFacebook,Twitterを見てね！
--------------------------------------------------------- 学習や読書のために、ぜひ図書館を活用して下さいね。 図書館スタッフ一同、心よりお待ちしております。
Under the title of "Book Fair for New Students", readings suggested by GE Instructors and professors of each majors are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Due to the fiscal period, the ICU Library ILL service will be stopped from March 29 (Fri) 15:00 to April 1 (Mon) 9:00.
Please make early ILL order, if you have any.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
The library homepage will be suspended during the following time, due to the installing a new server.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Part of CiNii functions will not be available during the following period, due to system work.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the maintenance, "Asahishimbun KikuzoII" will be unavailable for the following time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
"The Daily Yomiuri" will be renamed "The Japan News" from this April. The title of "The Daily Yomiuri" will be also changed to "The Japan News" in Yomidas Rekishikan. However, the existing functions of searching will still be used.
Based on the Library Committee's decision on expiring contracts, the following databases will not be available on and after April 1, 2013.
For alternatives, please use the databases below;
You can use those alternate databases via the "Databases" link of Library Home Page (http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm).
The following database is available. Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
The Times Literary Supplement ; Historical Archive
A database including reviews of literature, theatre, cinema, music, and exhibitions from 1902 to 2008. Remote access available.
Today, we would like you to let you know about the WSD Workshop, March 2013. For in details, please see the following explanation.
The workshop will be held for tutors and graduate students from 13:00-16:30, on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. However, you will be able to take part in as an observer.
If you would like to observe the workshop, please email Writing Support Desk (wsd@icu.ac.jp), by March 12, 2013.
The workshop will be conducted in Japanese language. If you need an interpreter, please let us know it, too.
Your attendance will be welcome.
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WSD Workshop, March 2013
Title : What can we do to build up our tutoring skills? : Experiencing and planning a tutor’s training
(The Project for Promotion of Global Human Resource Development in 2013)
Time & Date : Tuesday, March 19, 2013、13:30-16:30
Place : Administration Building AB-204, Meeting Room, ICU
Leturers : Yuko Ota（Assistant Prof., Open Education Center, Waseda Univ.）and other three tutors of Waseda University.
Explanation of WSD Workshop, March 2013 :
Tutoring places importance on “Questioning,” but it can be difficult for me to address writing problems and to modify ideas with the writers…When writers write sentences in their second languages, they are often unable to respond to my questions about grammatical mistakes and alternate vocabulary…I want to build up my tutoring skills, but, I don’t know how ―Does this sound familiar to you?
This workshop provides an occasion to think what you, WSD tutors, can do to build up your tutoring skills. Firstly, you have an opportunity to experience the two kinds of tutor training held in Waseda University Writing Center; “Getting Writers to Work during Sessions” and “a session with a non-native writer.” Secondly, you are introduced the outline of the tutor training program of Wasada University. Lastly, you will plan your own training programs which you want to try in the future, and discuss the programs.
We believe this workshop will help you to make a start to create mutual learning environments.
The storage room of the main library will have a repair work during the following period. Please note that some noise will be generated and the materials in the storage are not available during the work. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
JAIRO: Feburary 27(Thu.)9:00- (Japan time)
Reduced sized Asahi-Shinbun (Kikuzo2)： March 4(Mon.) 14:00-16:00 (Japan time)
ProQuest: March 10(Sun.) 12:00-18:00 (Japan time)
Thank you for your cooperation.
ICU OPAC service stop due to the Library system maintenance during the following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during following date for the testing of the system.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
As you know by library calenders, the Othmer library will be closed from March 11th to 31st.
During this period, we will replace the PCs in study area, multimedia room and group study rooms.
Please understand that all PCs in the Othmer library will be out of service during the replacement.
Services available : Reference Service Center, ASRS, Master & Senior Theses
Services not available: PCs, Printers, Group Study Rooms, Writing Support Desk
Thank you.
The following schedule is in regards to maintenance work of wireless network service.
The following services are unavailable during the above period:
If you have any further question, please contact ilc@icu.ac.jp.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
In April 2013, the ground floor of the Othmer Library will be renovated!
The aim of the Othmer Library Renovations is to improve the following two services;
(1) Writing Support Desk
(2) Group Learning Area
The next describes the services improved through the Othmer Library Renovations.
(1) Writing Support Desk
- Establishes permanent facility for WSD with the necessary space for tutorials. In addition to usual appointment-based tutorials, WSD offers more times for drop-in tutorials.
(2) Group Learning Area
- Offers 2 types of spaces: one with movable desks, chairs and white boards/partitions, and one with fixed desks. Furniture in movable area can be set up to accommodate work done in large groups. Area with fixed furniture is well suited to individual study and work in small groups.
■Others
- Break Area: Area for interaction between students and between student and faculty. You can drink beverage at here (for more detail rules, please see the signs in the library). The area also will be a space which displays creations of ICU students.
- Computers: No permanent space for computers on Othmer ground floor, but laptop computers can be borrowed at the Information and Services counter.
The Library hopes the renovated floor more closely reflects users' needs and also provides a more comfortable space in which to study. Please feel free to contact us(library@icu.ac.jp) with any comments or requests!
Between February 18(Mon.) and 23(Sat.), The Library would like to hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners.
Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink, talking and any other disturbance.
Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for studying at the Library.
Extension of due date during the Spring Break for undergraduate students will start on Wednesday February 20, 2013. ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, April 15, 2013. We hope you will make use of it.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, April 15, 2013. We hope you will make use of it.
Under the title, "GE Recommended Books to Plan Learning, AY2013", the books recommended by GE instructors has been displayed on the 1st floor of the Main Library.
Please come and take a look.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2013 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday March 11, 2013 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Tuesday March 5, 2013). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
During following period, the library will shorten the service hours for computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity.
We thank for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
The service hours for computers of the Ground Floor may be hasten according to how crowded it will be.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
ASRS that have been stopped for machine trouble, has recovered. Now ASRS is running normally.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Part of ASRS has been stopped. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
The due date of New Year holiday check out is approaching.
Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books you borrowed during the following period.
You can request them through MyLibrary, however, ILL & Photocopy service system will be stopped from 12/27 to 1/6.
Due to the maintenance, BNC Online will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Under the title of "Recommended Books for 32 Majors(Introductory version)", readings suggested by professors of each majors are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Pruning of the trees around the main library entrance will take place during the following period.
The east side of the ramp will be closed and some noise will be generated during the work. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period.
The due date will be Friday, January 11, 2013. We hope you will make use of it.
Have you ever experienced a problem when you are writing an academic paper and forgot which books or journal articles you used?
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution.
For those of you who are starting on writing a academic paper or if you are looking for a easier way to manage your research materials, why don't you try RefWorks?
The ICU Library will hold a "RefWorks Workshop" by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you in understanding the usage of this tool.
If you are interested, please join the workshop. You don't need any reservation.
Note: RefWorks can be used even if you graduate.
RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/RefWorks/index-e.htm
The fire inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished.
ASRS is running normally as of 11:45. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time.
JapanKnowledge： December 19 (Wed.) 3:00AM - 6:00AM (Japan time)
Thank you for your cooperation.
The email and Webmail services are unavailable due to maintenance work of the email servers during the following period.
Emails delivered during the maintenance are sent to your account after the period.
After this maintenance work on Nov 30, new services will start, and you can send emails via the email server (max.icu.ac.jp) from outside of ICU. For more information, please refer to the following ILC Office page.
https://portal.icu.ac.jp/ct/page_1139c969_1610613864
Under the title of "Books for thinking about your career", books about career guidance are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library.
Please come and take a look.
SORRY FOR JAPANESE BOOKS ONLY.
From December 4th, 2012 to Feburary 1st, 2013, the library will shorten the service hours for computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity.
We thank for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
The service hours on or after Feburary 4th, 2013 will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Note: ASRS will be in operation from 8:30 to 21:00. ※January 18th (Fri.) 8:30-12:30
The service hours for computers of the Ground Floor may be hasten or extended according to how crowded it will be.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period.
The due date will be Friday, January 11, 2013. We hope you will make use of it.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time.
We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
ICU campus network stops due to its maintenance during the following period.
During the period, access to the Internet and use of email services via the network are not available.
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Note: The wireless network service is available during the period.
Due to the system trouble, OPAC had stopped during the following time.
Now OPAC is available as usual.
We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
UNData has been recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
CiNii has been recovered on November 6th, 9:00AM.
Please see the following details.
Detailed status will be updated on the following URL continuously;
http://www.nii.ac.jp/content/info/
1) Recovered
■ NACSIS CAT/ILL Services
□ NACSIS-CAT/ILL Business use Server
□ NACSIS-CAT/ILL Educational Server
□ NACSIS-CAT/ILL retrieval Server
□ NACSIS-CAT Z39.50 Gateway
□ ILL Document Copy Charge Offset Service
□ NACSIS Webcat
□ NACSIS-CAT/ILL Q&A Database
■ Content Services
□ CiNii (Articles、Books)
□ KAKEN - Database of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
□ Webcat Plus
□ NII-DBR - Academic Research Database Repository
□ GeNii generated search
□ NII-REO - Electronic Journal Repository
□ II-Electronic Library Service
□ NII Institutional Repositories DataBase Contents Analysis
□ Sciterm
■ Institutional repositories services
□ Japanese Institutional Repositories Online (JAIRO)
□ JAIRO Cloud
□ ISEKI SIRYO Repository
■ Other services
□ Cultural Heritage Online
□ Education and Training Program applications
□ Informatics Square
* Note: Service is available under the following condition but these are expected to resolve.
□GeNii
GeNii integrated search is now unavailable to search for CiNii and JAIRO
2) Stopped (Recovery is in progress)
■ Other services
□ NACSIS-CAT/ILL Self-learning System
□ Researcher Name Resolver
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Saturday, December 8, 2012. We hope you will make use of it.
Between November 12(Mon.) and 17(Sat.), The Library would like to
hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners.
Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink,
talking and any other disturbance.
Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for
studying at the Library.
The online tutorials of EBSCOhost are provided by the vender.
・The outline of EBSCOhost (55min. / Japanese)）
・The searching strategy of EBSCOhost (60min. / Japanese)）
If you are interested, please visit the links above.
CiNii and related services fall as of 9a.m. on November 5.
For the detail, please see the following URL ;
http://www.nii.ac.jp/content/info/
Databases and Services:
We will notify you as soon as the CiNii system is restored.
Due to the maintenance, BNC Online will be stopped during the following date and time.
BNC Online： November 17th (Sat.) 21:00 - 18th (Sun.) 9:00 (Japan time)
Thank you for your cooperation.
The access for the database UNData is unstable now. We ask for your cooperation.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The service hours of the study area on the ground floor of the Othmer Library, will be extended to the following time.
We thank you for your cooperation and understanding in advance.
Due to the maintenance, CiNii and related services will be stopped during the following date and time.
Date： November 3rd(Sat.)17:00- 5th(Mon.)9:00
Databases and Services:
Thank you for your cooperation.
Under the title of "Collections of ICU Alumni",books by alumnus of ICU are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
A questionnaire survey on the Library will be done by outside
researchers as below. The researchers will stay in the library
and take a survey.
We are asking for your help.
Date: October 18 (Mon.) 8:30-22:30
Place: Main library and Othmer library
Host: Dr. Takayuki Nakai, Associate professor of Aichi Institute of Technology
Contents: Questionnaire survey to the library users / observation survey in the library / hearing survey
Purpose: Research study on the library as a place
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
BNC Online： October 17(Wed.) 2:00-6:00 (Japan time)
Japan Knowledge : October 17(Wed.) 2:00-6:00 (Japan time)
Thank you for your cooperation.
Taiwan nichi nichi shinpo has been recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Please use IE7 or higher to browse.
Due to unexpected trouble, Taiwan nichi nichi shinpo is not in operation.
We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Due to the maintenance, Japan Knowledge will be stopped during the following date and time.
Japan Knowledge : October 17(Wed.) 2:00-6:00 (Japan time)
Thank you for your cooperation.
We've made a comparative chart of citaion managers, RefWorks, Zotero and Mendeley. Each of them has strong and weak points. Please choose the most suitable tool for your needs.
English:
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Citation_manager/index-e.htm
Japanese:
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Citation_manager/index.htm
RefWorks has been recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Now we have a trouble with the login page of RefWorks. Please refer the group code from the following page. http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/RefWorks/GroupCode.htm
We are sorry for this inconvenience.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
Wiley Online Library : September 15(Sat.) 18:00-20:00 (Japan time)
Japan Knowledge : September 19(Wed.) 3:00-6:00 (Japan time)
BNC Online： September 19(Wed.) 3:00-7:00 (Japan time)
ProQuest ： September 30(Sun.) 11:00-23:00 (Japan time)
Thank you for your cooperation.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electric work during the following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
From September 5th to October 31st, the library will shorten the service hours
for computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity.
We thank for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
The service hours in November, 2012 will be announced as soon as it is
decided.
The due date of Summer Break check out is approaching. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books that you borrowed during the following period.
RefWorks has been recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
At present, when you put a name in Japanese to a RefWorks folder, you cannot see the list of the records in the folder. Please change the name in Japanese to that in English until the problem is solved. We are sorry for this inconvenience.
To save energy, the Othmer Library will be closed on Sept. 5th (Wed.)
Course Registration will not be available.
Please register by using the computers of Integrated Learning Center(ILC.)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Note: The Main Library will be OPEN as usual.
Due to the maintenance, ProQuest will be unavailable for the following time.
ProQuest : August 19(Sun.) 11:00 - 23:00(Japan time)
Thank you for your cooperation.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during following date for the testing of the system. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Have ever experienced a problem when you are writing an academic paper and forgot which books or journal articles you used?
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution.
For those of you who are starting on writing a academic paper or if you are looking for a easier way to manage your research materials, why don't you try RefWorks?
The ICU Library will hold a "RefWorks Workshop" by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you in understanding the usage of this tool.
If you are interested, please join the workshop. You don't need any reservation.
Note: RefWorks can be used even if you graduate.
RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/RefWorks/index-e.htm
From today ICU undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods. If they borrow books during the following period, the due date will be Monday, September 10, 2012. We hope you will make use of it.
Between June 11(Mon.) and 16(Sat.), The Library would like to
hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners.
Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink,
talking and any other disturbance.
Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for
studying at the Library.
The library displays books under the title "Olympic Games in London 2012" at the display corner on the first floor of the main library.
Please come and take a look.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary Services have been recovered. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary Services have stopped. We apologize for this inconvenience.
We will let you know as soon as possible when they are restored.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
Japan Knowledge : June 20(Wed.)3:00-6:00
BNC Online: June 20(Wed.)3:00-7:00
Thank you for your cooperation.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, September 10, 2012. We hope you will make use of it.
The library will be closed on the following days to reduce power use on weekdays.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
＜Closed Days＞
RefWorks has been recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The library displays books about "C-Week" at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in June 2012 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday June 11, 2012 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Thursday June 7, 2012). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
Today, WSD Lecture, "Organizing a University-wide Academic Writing Program: Caseof Waseda University" is to be held from 13:30 to 15:00 with simultaneous interpreter from Japanese to English.
This lecture is co-hosted by the CLA Dean's Office and the Writing Support Desk (WSD) of the Library. All faculty, teaching staff, students and general staff are welcome to attend the WSD lecture.
For in details, please see the "Outline of the WSD Lecture" below.
Outline of the WSD Lecture
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Time & Date: 13:30-15:00, May 14th (Mon.)
Place: International Conference Room, 2nd Floor of the Dialog House
Title of Lecture: "Organizing a University-wide Academic Writing Program:Case of Waseda University"
Host: Dean of CLA Office & WSD of the Library
Lecturer: Sadoshima, Saori, Associate Professor, Ph D. (Education), Open Education Center of Waseda University
Language: Japanese with Simultaneous Interpreter
Purpose:
Academic Writing Support and its management solution are a challenge for many universities in Japan. In this lecture, Prof. Sadoshima will introduce the case of Waseda University and discuss the effective support and solution. Specifically, the main theme is to organize a university-wide Academic Writing Program. Both Waseda University's Academic Writing Course (e-learning, first year education, college wide course) and its Writing Center will be introduced.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
Due to the maintenance, ProQuest will be unavailable for the following time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
During the period below, the library will shorten the service hours of computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity. We thank for your cooperation and understanding in advance. The service hours for July will be announced as soon as it is decided.
You can directly export citations of CiNii articles to RefWorks.Export is available from select list at left side on Search Result Pages and link at right side on Details Pages.
For more details.
http://ci.nii.ac.jp/info/en/index_2012.html
Due to the preparation of the construction work for earthquake safety, part of the books of the Japan Lutheran College Library will require a reservation, a day before your visit. Also during the actual construction work(Mid-August to Mid-September), there will be books that cannot access.
Please contact the Lutheran College Library before visiting.
From April 10th to 30th, the library will shorten the service hour of computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity.
We thank for your cooperation and understanding in advance. The service hours for May will be announced as soon as it is decided.
To All ICU CLA and GS Master’s Degree Students: Starting from April 2012, books may be renewed on MyLibrary only once, provided there are no requests for the item being renewed. To renew items, log in to your MyLibrary account and check the section marked “Loan and reservation status”; in the “Loan status” status tab, click the “Extension” button. Books can be renewed in this way only when the number in the “Continuance frequency” column is “0” (zero). This number will go up even when items are renewed with automatic check-out machines or at the circulation counter. Therefore, when this number reads “1” or more, the “Extension” button will no longer be shown on this page. This feature is not affected by patrons having overdue books or unpaid fines.
The due date of Spring Break check out is approaching. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books that you borrowed during the following period.
Due to the approach of the storm, today, all services (automated check out machines, computers and so on) are to be stopped at 14:45. Library will be Closed at 15:00.
Under the theme of "Book Fair for New Students", some books to support your learning and life at the university are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
EBSCOhost has been recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The access for the database EBSCOhost is unstable now. We ask for your cooperation.
Thank you for your cooperation.
From April 10th to 30th, the library will shorten the service hours for
computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity.
We thank for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
The service hours in May, 2012 will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during following date for the testing of the system. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be unavailable for the following time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The following database is available. Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Due to the fiscal period, the ICU Library ILL service will be stopped
from March 30(Fri) 16:00 to April 2 (Mon.)10:00.
Please make early ILL order, if you have any.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
The Workshop, "Academic Writing Support through Dialog" will be held in the following time, date and place:
WSD Workshop, "Academic Writing Support through Dialog"
Prof. Yuko Ota will conduct the workshop. She has been teaching the tutors (graduate students) in the pioneering Writing Center of Waseda University.
The main theme of the workshop is: "What questioning and dialogue can help students grow as academic writers?"
The workshop, designed for the WSD tutors, graduate students, faculty and staff, will include group discussions or other methods. Please join the workshop if you are interested.
When you would like to take part in the workshop, please email to the WSD Office (wsd@icu.ac.jp,) and bring your paper with you in the workshop.
Note: Faculty and staff have an option for joining as an observer. If you wish to join as an observer, your paper is not necessary.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Saturday, April 14, 2012. We hope you will make use of it.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Under the title of "Japanese Literature Translated into English", Japanese novels, Waka poetry and playbooks are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The database "JapanKnowledge" has released the following 10 series of Japanese classic literature for its seventh release.
With this addition, total of 62 series are available.
Please access to the following URL for detailed information.
http://www.jkn21.com/contents/intro/koten/cont_kotenkoukai07.html
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2012 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday March 5, 2012 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Wednesday February 29, 2012). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
Grammarly has been recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The due date of New Year holiday check out is approaching.
Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books you borrowed during the following period.
Due to an unexplained error, we cannot use Grammarly now.
We are inquiring about these issues to the distributor, so please wait just a little longer.
We will notify you when the system is restored.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We have renewed WSD website to provide better informations and better usability.
We hope for your continued support in the future.
Due to the maintenance, ScienceDirect will be unavailable for the following time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The service hours of the study area on the ground floor of the Othmer Library, will be extended to the following time. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding in advance.
Now we cannot use Grammarly in FireFox. This error will be solved in tomorrow morning. If you are in a hurry, please use Internet Explore or Google Chrome. Thank you for your cooperation.
We have asked each Major to recommend books. Those books are listed in the Library home page as "Recommended Books (Introductory version)." You can see the list from the following URL.
We hope that you will use these "Recommended Books (Introductory version)" as a guide when you explore fields of intellectual diversity under the CLA program, as well as a reference when you choose your major.
Due to the maintenance, "Asahishimbun KikuzoII" will be unavailable for the following time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Under the title of "Recommended Books for 32 Majors (Introductory version)", readings suggested by each majors are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods from December 9, 2011 to December 26, 2011.
The due date will be Wednesday, January 11, 2012. We hope you will make use of it.
From Dec. 12th (Mon.), WSD will have a stationed tutor during the lunch time of course term.
If you need a urgent help or an advice concerning your academic writing, please feel free to visit.
Note: Please make a reservation if you need a tutor with a knowledge of a specific academic feild.
Due to the maintenance, ScienceDirect will be unavailable for the following time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The database "Westlaw Japan" has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Remote access is under preparation.
Due to the maintenance, ProQuest will be unavailable for the following time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Under the title of "Films for Japanese Language Students 2",film works and interview films are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Due to the year-end postal traffic and service suspension of University libraries, the ICU Library ILL service will close on December 21st. (Wed.)
Please make early ILL order, if you have any. Also, the delivery of your order may be delayed until January 6th or beyond.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
From December 1st to 22th, the library will shorten the service hour of
computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity.
We thank for your cooperation and understanding in advance.
The service hour for January, 2012 will be announced as soon as it is decided.
OPAC, MyLibrary has been recovered（10:40AM）. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The maintenance of OPAC and MyLibrary is still taking place. The two service is still suspended. We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
The notice of the recovery will be announced through Twitter and this web page.
Due to the server maintenance, ICU OPAC and MyLibrary will not be available during the following time. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electric work during the following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Last night, we had a user who stucked his walking stick to the parked bicycle and almost got injured.
There are person with disabilities in ICU.
For these users, the bicycles parked in
front of the library or any other place which is not a designated
parking area, constitute a serious obstacle and may cause injury.
We ask for your help and consideration of others to maintain a safe campus
environment for all students.
Please park your bicycle at the designated parking area near Honkan
orthe school Administration Building.
Please refrain from parking in front of the entrance of the Main Library
(including the slope way) and the Othmer Library.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Have you ever experienced a problem when you are writing an academic paper and forgot which books or journal articles you used?
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution.
For those of you who are starting on writing a academic paper or if you are looking for a easier way to manage your research materials, why don't you try RefWorks?
The ICU Library will hold a "RefWorks Workshop" by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you in understanding the usage of this tool.
If you are interested, please join the workshop. You don't need any reservation.
Note: RefWorks can be used even if you graduate.
RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/RefWorks/index-e.htm
Under the title of "Films and Animations for Japanese Language Students", film works and animated films are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Between Nov. 7(Mon.) and 12(Sat.), The Library would like to
hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners.
Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink,
talking and any other disturbance.
Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for
studying at the Library.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We will offer a free trial of the following database during November to December.
Please click the link bellow. Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to Reference Service Center. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
On Oct. 27th, and 28th, paper currency was stolen from the forgotten wallets in the
washrooms of the Othmer Library.
Please be careful to take your valuables with you at any time.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
If you see anyone suspicious inside of the building, please call the Library Staff
right away.
Writing Support Desk will hold a"Non-reservation Campaign @Honkan," during the weekdays of November 2nd (Wed.) to 9th (Wed.) lunch time and fourth period.
During this time, tutorials will be available without any reservation. Please visit us if you need any support or help in writing your term papers and any other academic writings.
Due to the maintenance, several databases will be stopped during the following date and time.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Writing Support Desk will hold a"Non-reservation Campaign" from October 17th (Mon.) to 21th (Fri.) lunch time and fourth period.
During this time, tutorials will be available without any reservation. Please visit us if you need any support or help in writing your term papers or any academic writings.
Under the title of "Works of Kaoru Takamura / Hikaru Okuizumi", their novels are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The Refreshment Corner opened near the entrance on the ground floor
in the Othmer Library.
Please use there when you would like to have refreshments.
The service hours of the study area on the ground floor of the Othmer
Library, will be extended to the following time. We thank you for your
cooperation and understanding in advance.
The service hours for December
or after will be announced as soon as it is decided.
The PCs in the Othmer Library has been recovered(9:10AM). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The PCs in the Othmer Libarary are not available due to access trouble now (from 8:30AM). We apologize for this inconvenience. We will let you know as soon as possible when the PCs are restored.
The PCs in the Othmer Library has been recovered(10:40AM). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The PCs in the Othmer Libarary are not available due to access trouble now (from 9:00AM). We apologize for this inconvenience. We will let you know as soon as possible when the PCs are restored.
ICU OPAC and MyLibrary services stop due to campus electric work during the following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Library closes at 13:00 today, and all services including automated check out machines, photocopy machines, computers and printers will be stopped at 12:45 as stormy whether is expected by a large, strong typhoon (no. 15). All students are asked to return home immediately.
We will conduct a free trial of the following database from September 12 to November 10.
Please access to the "Databases" link.
Please send your views and comments to Reference Service Center. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Thank you for your cooperation.
We will offer a free trial of the following database during September to November.
Please access to the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to Reference Service Center. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The setting for remote access for Oriana has been completed.
It is now available from the computers outside of campus and from the
campus wireless system.
"Personal Access to Databases"
Thank you for your cooperation.
Under the theme of "Book Fair for New Students", some books on Japanese culture and daily life in Japan are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The database Oriana of Bureau van Dijk has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Remote access is under preparation.
To save energy, the Othmer Library will be closed on Sept. 7th (Wed.)
Course Registration will not be available.
Please register by using the computers of Integrated Learning Center(ILC.)
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Note: The Main Library will be OPEN as usual.
From September 8th to 30th, the library will shorten the service hour of
computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity.
We thank for your cooperation and understanding in advance.
The service hour for October will be announced as soon as it is decided.
The Reference Service Center will be replaced to the first floor from the ground floor on September 8th.
The due date of Summer Break check out is September 12. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books you borrowed during the following period as soon as possible.
The book reservatin function from the OPAC(library catalog), which was suspended, has recovered. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to the trouble of the library system, the book reservatin function from the OPAC(library catalog) is currently suspended. Please use the "MyLibrary" to make a reservation of library materials.
Grammarly Handbook is a virtual grammar handbook that describes various grammatical rules and offers examples of correct and incorrect use. The rules are broken down into different categories that make the site truly user-friendly. It also shares ideas on academic writing, composition, style, editing, etc.
Grammarly Answers is a free service where users can ask and answer any question related to English grammar and writing. Any person can ask for help there and receive an answer. Additionally, users can try to answer questions themselves and improve their English through explaining concepts to others.
Due to the upgrade of the library system, part of the library service via internet will be suspended from August 24 (Wed.) to 29 (Mon.) Please see the following table for detailed information.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in advance.
| Suspended Service | Term | |
|---|---|---|
| MyLibrary | Photocopy Service | August 24 (Wed.) - 29 (Mon.) |
| Inter-Library Loan | ||
| Book purchase | ||
| Due date extension via internet | August 26 (Fri.) - 29 (Mon.) | |
| OPAC | Book Reservation |
Note:Other functions of MyLibrary and OPAC, --including the book search, are all available as usual even during the above term.
Please contact the following URL for any questions or orders of concerning the above services.
OPAC and MyLibrary will be upgraded on August 29 (Mon.)
Please contact the following email address for any questions.
During the afternoon of August 19(Fri.), the ASRS(Automated Storage and Retrieval System) may stop for 30min for maintenance.
We will announce at the start and the end of the maintenance by this web page and twitter.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during following date for the testing of the system. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The database "JapanKnowledge" has released the following 10 series of Japanese classic literature for its fifth release.
With this addition, total of 43 series are available.
Please access to the following URL for detailed information.
http://www.jkn21.com/contents/intro/koten/cont_kotenkoukai05.html
The new function, "Create Note" of EBSCOhost is a tool where you can add, save, and edit personal comment to journal articles.
Please contact to the Reference Service Center for any questions. othmer@icu.ac.jp
For power saving, the Main Library may be un-air-conditioned during the following
period. When it is hot, please use the reading tables on the air-conditioned ground
floor in the Othmer Library.
For the power saving plan in September, we will inform you about it as soon as it is
finalized.
The fire inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. ASRS is running normally as of 11:45. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval
System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you
for your cooperation in advance.
We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
You can apply for ILL and photocopy services during the summer period, too.
However, urgent requests for those services will not be accepted
because many university libraries may be closed due to summer holidays
or other reasons.
Please note that the arrival of copies might be late
or in September.
Thank you very much in advance for your understanding
and cooperation.
The microfilm room of the Main Library will have a construction work from June 30th (Thu.) to the late August, due to the renovation of University Archive Room.
The microfilms will be replaced to the ASRS. If you wish to use the microfilms please use the equipment of Reference Service Center.
There may be a loud noise due to the construction work.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Between June 13(Mon.) and 18(Sat.), The Library would like to hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners. Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink, talking and any other disturbance. Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for studying at the Library.
Have ever experienced a problem when you are writing an academic paper and forgot which books or journal articles you used?
If you want to manage your bibliographic information easier, "RefWorks" might be the solution.
For those of you who are starting on writing a academic paper or if you are looking for a easier way to manage your research materials, why don't you try RefWorks?
The ICU Library will hold a "RefWorks Workshop" by inviting a special lecturer from SunMedia Co., Ltd. to help you in understanding the usage of this tool.
If you are interested, please join the workshop. You don't need any reservation.
Note: RefWorks can be used even if you graduate.
RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. It has many useful functions.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/RefWorks/index-e.htm
Writing Support Desk will hold a"Non-reservation Campaign" from May 16th (Mon.) to 20th (Fri.) lunch time and fourth period. During this time, tutorials will be available without any reservation. Please visit us if you need any support or help in writing your term papers or any academic writings.
The library displays books titled "Paperbacks : Cushiony comfort!" at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them.
Due to the "Basic Plan for Use of Electricity During the Summer" announced by the university, part of the library facilities and service will be changed or will not be available, during July 1 to August 31.
Thank you for your understanding in advance.
The power saving plan for September will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Due to the university's power saving plan and the Open campus, the library will open and closed for the following days. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
The Library will be open for the following days.
The Library will be closed for the following days.
We will offer a free trial of the following database during May to August.
Please access to the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Monday, September 12, 2011. We hope you will make use of it.
The service hours of the Othmer Library, ground floor will be extended to the following time. We thank for your cooperation and understanding in advance. The service hours for July will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in June 2011 can apply for ICU Library Friends from Monday June 13, 2011 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by Tuesday June 7, 2011). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
The library displays books about "C-Week" at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them.
Writing Support Desk will hold a"Non-reservation Campaign" from May 16th
(Mon.) to 20th (Fri.) lunch time.
During this time, tutorials will be
available without any reservation.
Please visit us if you need any
support or help in writing your midterm reports or any academic writings.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
During the period below, the library will shorten the service hours of computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity. We thank for your cooperation and understanding in advance. The service hours for July will be announced as soon as it is decided.
The ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) that have been stopped for machine trouble, has recovered. Now 15:30, ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to unexpected trouble, the ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) is not in operation. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Global Inter-library loan (ILL) system has recovered. All ILL services are operating normally.
The following database is available. Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
The trouble of Grammarly has recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Grammarly Login
The database "Cambridge Companions Online" has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
The database "Cambridge Histories Online" has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
From April 8th to 29th, the library will shorten the service hour of computers of the Othmer Library GF to save electricity. We thank for your cooperation and understanding in advance. The service hour for May will be announced as soon as it is decided.
The Inter-library loan (ILL) service will be operated as usual for the
immidiate future. The suspended NII (National Institute of Informatics)
operated ILL is has mostly recovered and its services are stablized.
However the operation for abroad are still suspended, except for British
Library. We ask for your understanding and thank for your cooperation in
advance.
NII's services has restored in full. At present, the following services are available; CiNii, KAKEN, NacsisWebcat, GeNii, JAIRO, WebcatPlus.
ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research) is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Remote access is also available.
ProQuest and CSA have been integrated to All-New ProQuest Platform from April 1, 2011. You can see it from the link below.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Remote access is also available.
Due to the continuation of the library homepage server relocation, the library homepage will be suspended during the following time. Please access the subscribed databases from the following URL during this suspension. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Note: The library homepage will be available after the above time. However there may be a temporary access problem from outside of campus.
Due to the planned power outage, the services of National Institute of Informatics (NII) is operating intermittently. The following service (database, book search, etc.) of NII may not be available.
(Suspended during the planned power outage)
(Not operating)
Please see the following web page for detailed information. Availability Calendar for the NII content services (updated as needed)
The Inter-library loan (ILL) service may not be operated punctually, due
to the planned power outage. The NII (National Institute of Informatics)
operated ILL system is located at Chiba-city where there is a planned power
outage scheduled.
Even when the order is "URGENT", the library cannot deliver as hoped.
Also, the order to abroad cannot be done (except for British Library.)
We ask for your understanding and thank for your cooperation in advance.
The library homepage will be suspended during the following time, due to the server relocation.
Please access the subscribed databases from the following URL during this suspension.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
The digital version of 19th/ 20th Century House of Commons Parliamentary Papers is now available.
You can search full-text of the papers.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Remote access is also available.
Please see the following URL for service hours for April 8th and on.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Calendar/index-e.htm
We ask for your help in saving electricity during your stay in the library.
We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the Tohoku-Pacific Ocian
Earthquake victims.
The massive earthquake and Tsunami hit Tohoku District, and in eastern Japan,
we face serious electric power shortage. Therefore, power saving and
interruption of power supply have been held every day on a broad
scale.
At ICU Library, the plans for power saving have been held since today.
For in details, please see "News" of ICU Library Home page,
notices, and Twitter Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Please save your data when editing in the campus There may be a frequent momentary loss of power due to the power outage. Please maintain the latest version when you are using the computers of ILC or the Othmer Library.
The due date of Spring Break check out is April 13. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books you borrowed during the following period as soon as possible.
The servers related to the library services will be suspended during Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays, due to the Planned Power Outages. For this suspension, a temporary web page of the library is built on W3 (operating during the power outage) for accessing subscribed databases. Please access the following URL during the suspension.
We are sorry with all our heart to the damage by the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake. As noticed by the press report, by this earthquake disaster, the Tokyo Electric Power Company will operate a planned brownout. Due to this operation, the library will be closed until March 31st.
Inter-library loan and photocopy service will be also suspend until March 31st.
Please contact library@icu.ac.jp for the above service. However we may not be able to answer to you order immediately. We ask for your understanding and thank for your cooperation in advance.
Due to the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake, the university library will be closed until March 31. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank for your understanding in advance.
Due to the webserver maintenance, the library webpage will not be available during the following time. Thank you for your understanding and cooporation in advance.
Note:Library OPAC and Database will be available as usual.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during following date for the testing of the system. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
The Interlibrary Loan service will be suspended from March 15th 16:00, due to the service limitation of the other libraries by budgets limits or actual service suspension. Also, even the order is received, the delivery may be postponed until April 1st. Photocopy Orders will be available within the above days. However the delivery may be delayed or postponed until April 1st. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
The arrest of Library homepage and Internet service that has continued since last night (February 16(Wed.)) had recovered on February 17(Thu.) 8:25 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The OPAC, MyLibrary services, and ICU database are now all available.
Between February 14(Mon.) and 19(Sat.), the Library would like to hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners. Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink, talking and any other disturbance. Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for studying at the Library.
The temporary trouble of Grammarly has recovered.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Few students have reported the trouble of creating new account.
Please wait just a little longer since we are inquiring with the distributor.
If you are in a hurry, you can contact the Reference Service Center.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2011 can apply for ICU Library Friends after Monday March 7 2011. ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
ICU students can borrow books over longer periods during the following period. The due date will be Wednesday, April 13, 2011. We hope you will make use of it.
ArticleFinder will be temporarily unavailable due to update during the following time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The library displays books about "Manga" at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them.
Again, we apologize for the inconvenience of Grammarly. Even though the issue has not been fully resolved, we've confirmed that Grammarly is now available from the following URL except for the computers of Othmer Library and ILC. We would like you to access from here at the moment, if you are using your personal computer.
Grammarly Login （Access available except students' PC）
Unfortunately, there are no prospects for the restoration yet. We will continue to stay in close contact with the distributor, please wait just a little longer.
We will notify you when the system is restored. Thank you for your cooperation.
The temporary trouble of Grammarly has recovered. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please be advised that the login URL has been changed at the restoration.
We apologize for the inconvenience of Grammarly. Even though the issue has not been fully resolved, we've confirmed that Grammarly is now available from the following URL except for the computers of Othmer Library and ILC. We would like you to access from here at the moment, if you are using your personal computer.
Grammarly Login （Access available except students' PC）
Unfortunately, there are no prospects for the restoration yet. We will continue to stay in close contact with the distributor, please wait just a little longer.
We will notify you when the system is restored. Thank you for your cooperation.
On January 14th, due to the preparation of the national university entrance examination, the Library will be open within the following hours.
Self check out machine, computers and printers of Othmer Library, and ASRS are availabe until 12:45.
The due date of New Year holiday check out is approaching. Please check your MyLibrary and return or renew books you borrowed during the following period.
The library displays books about Galileo Galilei and paradigm shifts at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them.
Due to Winter vacation, services of "Letter of Introduction" and "Q&A (Questions? Ask a Librarian!)" will be suspended from December 22, 2010 noon.
Services will be resumed from January 6, 2010.
We will offer a free trial of the following database during December.
Please access to the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We will offer a free trial of the following database during December.
Please access to the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The library will extend its service days during the following days during the Spring Break of 2011. All weekdays of March will be open.
Note: March 21st will be closed for National Holiday.
Undergraduate students can borrow books over longer periods from December 9, 2010 to December 22, 2010. The due date will be Wednesday, January 12, 2011. We hope you will make use of it.
"SentenceWorks"--an automated grammar tutor and writing revision tool, has changed its name to "Grammarly." Its function is the same as SentenceWokrs.
Grammarly
http://www.grammarly.com/edu/
The library displays books about Academic Writing at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them.
Interlibrary loan book service will be stopped from December 1, 2010 to January 6, 2011.
The service restarts on January 7.
We could introduce alternative services (photocopy services and letter of introduction) during
Interlibrary loan book service stops (Dec. 1 - Jan. 6).
Please consult at Reference Service Center when you need to get materials urgently.
The fire inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. ASRS is running normally as of 10:20. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
The library displays books about biodiversity at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them.
The database Osiris of Bureau van Dijk has been introduced and is now
available. Please access to it via the "Databases" link. Remote access
is also available.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
The Remote access service, which has been stopped for maintenance work, had The Writing Support Desk(WSD) will be newly-created in the Othmer Library and its service will start from this Winter term.
WSD will provide tutorials for undergraduate students and help in constructing academic writings and collecting necessary materials. In the tutorial, the graduate student tutor will help you grow as a effective academic writer.
Tutorial of WSD is an advance reservation only-service. We are looking forward for your apply.
http://w3.icu.ac.jp/lib/WSD/WritingSupportDesk.htm
WSD is wanting an ICU graduate students as a tutor with Japanese communication skill. If you are interested, please apply from "チューター募集 ICU大学院生のみ" of the above URL.
RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles. ArticleFinder is a function which presents links for finding articles and journals you are searching among the enormous information.
Reservation or application is not necessary. However we appreciate
if you would register RefWorks to make your own account from below,
before attending this workshop.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/RefWorks/index-e.htm
Due to Library system maintenance, the ICU OPAC will not be available during the following time. Thank you for your understanding and cooporation in advance.
Note:Library Homepage and Database will be available as usual.
The Remote access service, which has been stopped for maintenance work, had recovered. Currently (Nov. 5th 9:20), the service is normally operating. Thank you for your understanding.
Remote access to subscribed databases will not be available due to maintenance during the following time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We will offer a free trial of the following database during November.
Please access to the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
There are ICU library users with disabilities.
For these users, the bicycles parked in front of the library entrance constitute a serious obstacle and may cause injury.
We ask for your help and consideration of others to maintain a safe library environment for all users.
The library will have a "No Bicycle Parking Campaign" during the following period.
Please park your bicycle at the designated parking area near Honkan orthe school Administration Building.
Please refrain from parking in front of the entrance of the Main Library (including the slope way) and the Othmer Library.
"Group code" will be updated on the following day. The Group code is necessary to access from outside of ICU network.
The database International Bibliography of Art has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
Prof.Ikuo Kameyama (1949-) is a scholar of Russian literature, especially Fyodor Dostoevskii, and a president of Tokyo university of foreign studies. The library displays books written by president Kameyama and books about Dostoevskii at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them with other lecture, held at Diffendorfer Memorial Hall East Wing, Oct. 19, Tue.
All library network services stop due to campus electric work during following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Under the theme of "Book Fair for New Students," some books, videos and DVDs on Japanese culture and daily life in Japan are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
From September 1st, "Login to Printsystem" is eliminated. By the login to the computer of Othmer Library, printing from the school "PrintingSystem" printers is available.
ICU Library will be closed during the following date. The next open day will be from September 1(Tue.) Thank you for your understanding.
During the period designated below, Repair Work of the bathrooms of the Main Library is to be conducted. During this repair work, please use the bathrooms of the Othmer Library. Please note that loud noise may occur from July 20(Tu.) to July 23(Fri.). We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
The fire inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. ASRS is running normally as of 12:30. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
ILL service will be stopped from July 5 to August 31. Orders received before July 4, arrival of books might be in September. Photocopy service will keep on during the summer. Arrival of copies might be inSeptember.
Writing Support by Sentenceworks is now available to all students, faculty and staff.
Sentenceworks is an automated grammar tutor and writing revision tool for academic writing.
To access the program, go to Sentenceworks and register using your institutional email address (students: cXXXXXXx@yamata.icu.ac.jp , faculty & staff XXXXXX@icu.ac.jp ).
Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Click on the link in the confirmation email and your will have full access to Sentenceworks.
For the detailed information on Sentenceworks, please see the Sentenceworks home page.
If you have any questions, please contact the Reference Searvice Center.othmer@icu.ac.jp.
RefWorks is a web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting database sources in a research paper. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles. ArticleFinder is a function which presents links for finding articles and journals you are searching among the enormous information.
Reservation or application is not necessary. However we appreciate
if you would register RefWorks to make your own account from below,
before attending this workshop.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/RefWorks/index-e.htm
Between June 7(Mon.) and 12(Sat.), The Library would like to hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners. Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink, talking and any other disturbance. Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for studying at the Library.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in June 2010 can apply for ICU Library Friends after Thursday June 10, 2010 (Before anything else, they need to return all library books and pay overdue fine by June 7, 2010). ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
The database OECD iLibrary has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
Under the theme of "Calling", those books which are very helpful to understand the lectures held in the week are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Statistical analysis computer software, SPSS is available at the Othmer Library computers. It can be used at any Windows computers.
SoftwaresYou will need a special knowledge for using this software. Please ask your course faculties for its usage. ICU Library Staff cannot support.
RefShare of RefWorks is now available. RefShare
is a module of RefWoks that allows you to easily share a folder of
references or your entire RefWorks database. Please use RefShare to
share your research in group learning and collaborative research.
Professors can provide the bibliography of course materials to
students using RefShare.
You can choose to share any file attachments stored with your
references. Please be sure to first verify that sharing the
information with the person you choose is not prohibited by any
licensing and/or copyright restrictions. If you have any questions
about RefShare, please feel free to contact us at the Reference
Searvice Center. othmer@icu.ac.jp
For the way to use RefShare, please see the following site.
Tutorial RefShare
http://www.refworks.com/tutorial/RefShare%20User%20tutorial.htm
The database SAGE Publication (SAGE Premier) has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
The Library will be starting opening on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons
during the term. Since the limited service will be offered, please check
the detailed service at the following URL.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Calendar/ServiceHours-e/index-e.htm
＜Changes on the Open Hours＞
AY2009 from AY2010
Saturdays: 9:00～16:30 9:00～20:00
Sundays: Closed 13:00～19:00 *1, *2
*1 Other Library is closed on Sundays.
*2 Only for ICU students, faculties and staff
＜The fee-based BHA＞
Bibliography of the History of Art (BHA) will not be available from April 1, 2010 because the sales
company of BHA decided to stop selling BHA.
From this day forth, please use the database, "Humanities
International Index" of EBSCOhost when you need to use a
database in the field of art.
＜The free BHA＞
As of April 1, 2010, the Bibliography of the History of Art (BHA) from 1990 to 2009 is available free of charge on the Getty Web site.
You can use BHA (free) via "databases" link of the ICU Library HP.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
Under the theme of "Book Fair for New Students," those books which are very helpful to new students are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
Following its trial, the database NAXOS Music Library has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
Following its trial, the database Philosopher's Index has been introduced and is now available.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
Bibliography of the History of Art (BHA) will not be available from April 1, 2010 because the sales
company of BHA decided to stop selling BHA.
From this day forth, please use the database, "Humanities
International Index" of EBSCOhost when you need to use a
database in the field of art.
We offer the new database, Asahi Shinbun “Kikuzou II Visual“.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
This database is limited to 2 simultaneoususers, please logout when finished using.
Please note that the RemoteAccess is not available due to change in the contract from this April.
We offer the new database, "Yomidasu Rekishikan" Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Remote access to it is also available.http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
ICU Library will be closed during the following date. The next open day will be from April 1(Thu.) Thank you for your understanding.
Photocopy service will be suspended from March 30 16:00 to April 1 10:00 due to specific operation for next academic year.
Forurgent photocopy orders, please e-mail to libdoc@icu.ac.jp
We will offer a free trial of the following database from March 1 to April 30.
Please access the Library front page, and click "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We will offer a free trial of the following database during March.
Please access the Library front page, and click "Databases" link.Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We will offer a free trial of the following database during March.
Please access the Library front page, and click "Databases" link. Remote access is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The Interlibrary Loan service will be suspended from Feburary 28th 16:00, due to the service limitation of the other libraries by budgets limits or actual service suspension. Also, even the order is recieved, the delivery may be postponed until April 1st. Photocopy Orders will be available within the above days. However the delivery may be delaied or postponed until April 1st. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
We offer the new database, Bibliography of British and Irish History(BBIH).
Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Remote access to it is also available.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
Waterproof improvement work will take place during the following period on the terrace of the second floor, Main Library.
Library services will be available as usual. Some noise will be expected. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
[Period for the Waterproof Improvement Work]
From March 3 (Thurs) till April 8 (Thurs)
Please be reminded that the smoking area on the second floor of the Main Library will be closed due to waterproof improvement work from March 3 till April 8.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in March 2010 can apply for ICU Library Friends after Monday March 8 2010. ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
ProQuest will not be available due to maintenance during the following time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
[Period for the Maintenance of ProQuest]
Jan. 31, 2010 (Sun.) 12:00 to Feb. 1 (Mon.) 0:00
ScienceDirect will not be available due to maintenance during the following time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
[Period for the Maintenance of ScienceDirect]
Jan. 23, 2010 (Sat.) 22:00 to Jan. 24 (Sun.) 10:00
On January 15th, due to the preparation of the national university entrance examination, the Library will be closed at 13:00.
[Library Schedule on January 15th (Fri.)]
The exhibition of Sir Joseph Banks' famous prints of flowers and plants in Australia started. Total of 180 plates are exhibited at the Hachiro Yuasa Memorial Museum and the Othmer Library.
Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) was a British naturalist, botanist and patron of the natural sciences. He took part in Captain James Cook's first great voyage to the pacific ocean (1768-1771), and returned with many botanical specimens.
ICU library displays the books about them at the display corner on the first floor of the main library. Please enjoy them with other exhibits, held at the Hachiro Yuasa Memorial Museum and on the first floor of the Othmer Library.
Due to Winter vacation, services of "Letter of Introduction" and "Q&A (Questions? Ask a Librarian!)" will be suspended from December 22, 2009 noon.
Services will be resumed from January 6, 2010.
Photocopy Service ends at 4pm on December 22.
Although orders accepted until then will be processed promptly, arrival of copies might be after Jan 6, 2010.
The service restarts at 1pm on January 6, 2010.
Wiley InterScience will not be available due to maintenance during the following time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
[Period for the Maintenance of Wiley InterScience]
18:00 to 19:00, Dec. 21, 2009 (Mon.)
Due to change in its server, RefWorks will not be available during the following time and date. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
[Time and date when RefWorks is not available]
Jan. 2, 2010 (Sat.) 18:00 to Jan. 3, 2010 (Sun.) 0:00
ArticleFinder that has not been available due to link troubles, is restored as of 15:30, Dec. 18.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
[Time and date when ArticleFinder is not available]
Dec. 17, 2009 (Th.) 19:00 to Dec. 18, 2009 (Fri.)6:00
Due to the maintenance on Dec.17th for its server, ArticleFinder is not
available from the subscribed database. The system will recover by today.
However we do not know the exact time. We appologize for the
inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Due to maintenance for its server, ArticleFinder is not available during the following time and date. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
[Time and date when ArticleFinder is not available]
Dec. 17, 2009 (Th.) 19:00 to Dec. 18, 2009 (Fri.)6:00
Interlibrary loan book service will be stopped from December 1, 2009 to January 6, 2010. The service restarts on January 7. We could introduce alternative services (photocopy services and letter of introduction) during Interlibrary loan book service stops (Dec. 1 - Jan. 6). Please consult at Reference Service Center when you need to get materials urgently.
"Dr. Yuji Nishiyama (Univ. of Tokyo) will come to ICU on Monday 21st of December and will
show the documentary DVD, "The Right to Philosophy: The Footsteps of the International
College of Philosophy" which he created. For the preparation of this occasion, related
books are displayed in the library.
After the DVD, there will be a discussion about
university and its organization referring to the challenge of the International College of
Philosophy."
----- Dr. Yoshinori Sano (planner of this display)
The schedules for the display, screening of the movie, and a discussion session are as follows.
Please come and join us.
The fire inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. ASRS is running normally as of 12:30. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Fire Drill will take place on the following date and time.
All users are kindly requested to join our drill.
Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to the exit of Othmer Library.
The library will be available after the drill is completed.
[NOTICE]
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Under the theme of "Dr. Arimichi Ebisawa, Giant of the Historical Studies
of Christianity," the collection of his works is being displayed on the
first floor of the main library. The late Dr. Ebisawa, the former
professor at ICU was one of the founders of the Society of Historical
Studies of Christianity in Japan. The 60th Anniversary convention of the
society will be held on November 21 and 22 at ICU.
In addition, the exhibition, "Images of Japan Introduced to Foreign Lands
and vice versa: How did the print medium carry the information?" is being
displayed on the first floor of the Othmer library.
Please come and take a look.
The ICU WebOPAC, Self-Checkout machine and the ASRS will not beavailable from 18:00 for 15min., today --Nov. 11th. During this time, anurgent maintenance will take place. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in advance.
We offer the new database, Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy Online,
the online version for the title with the full searchability and accessibility of the Internet.
Please access to it via the "Databases" link.
Remote access to it is also available.
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Databases/index-e.htm
Haven't you ever in a situation where you can't find bibliographic data that you quote in your paper, or you can't convert whole bibliography into different writing styles, APA, Chicago, and so on? RefWorks is the solution. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles.
Reservation or application is not necessary. However we appreciate
if you would register RefWorks to make your own account from below,
before attending this workshop.
RefWorks http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/RefWorks/index-e.htm
Under the theme of "Those Photo Collections invite you to the contemporary Japan Photography world: VIVO～provoke～and Present," some photo collections are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The ICU Library had been preparing the digitalized archive of "Kanzo Uchimura Memorial collection" for academic and research use.
The digitalized materials, such as autograph copy, letter, and photographs of "Kanzo Uchimura Memorial Collection" will be publicized from October 1st on ICU Library website.
Please access from the "Kanzo Uchimura memorial Collection."
http://www-lib.icu.ac.jp/Uchimura/index-e.htm
All library network services stop due to campus electric work during following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) that have been stopped for machine trouble, has recovered finished. Now 10:30, ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to unexpected trouble, the ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) is not in operation. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
On Sept. 8th, around 11a.m., 2 personal computers were stolen at the second floor carrels of the Main Library.
Both computers were stolen when the owners were off the seat.
Please be careful when you leave your seat.
Thank you for your understanding and cooporation.
If you see anyone suspicious inside of the building, please call the
Library Staff right away.
Under the theme of "Book Fair for New Students," some books, videos and DVDs on Japanese language and culture are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
We will offer a free trial of the following database from September 1 to September 30.
Please access the Library front page, and click "Databases" link. Remote access to it is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We will offer a free trial of the following database from September 1 to October 31.
Please access the Library front page, and click "Databases" link. Remote access to it is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
From September 1, ArticleFinder goes into operation.
The number of e-journal titles available at ICU Library has increased up to 10,000 titles or more, and the number of articles contained in them is enormous. ArticleFinder is to present links for finding articles and journals you are searching.
For further information on ArticleFinder, please see "ArticleFinder" .
Your views and comments on ArticleFinder are welcome.
Please send them to othmer@icu.ac.jp .
The library service hours will extended from September 7th. Currently during the "In Term" period, the ground floor and the second floor of the library closed at 19:30. It will be extended until 21:30.
ASRS service will be the same; until 19:30.
ICU Library will be closed during the following date. The next open day will be from September 1(Tue.) Thank you for your understanding.
The name of the system that helps you navigate databases to find full texts has been changed from Journal Finder to ArticleFinder. The Icon for this service has also been changed from 
to 
The number of e-journal titles available at ICU Library has increased up to 10,000 or more, and the number of articles contained in them is enormous. ArticleFinder is to present links for finding articles and journals you are searching from the enormous information.
For further information on ArticleFinder, please see "ArticleFinder" .
Your views and comments on ArticleFinder are welcome.
Please send them to othmer@icu.ac.jp .
We will offer free trials of the following databases from August 1 to September 30.
Please access the Library front page, and click "Databases" link. Remote access to them is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We will offer free trials of the following databases from August 1 to September 30.
Please access the Library front page, and click "Databases" link. Remote access to them is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We will offer free trials of the following databases from August 1 to September 30.
Please access the Library front page, click "Databases" link and click EBSCOhost. The links to the databases in the trial appears. Remote access to them is also available.
Please send your views and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp.Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Please note that you cannot use all of the back issues of the journals due to the construction work for earthquake retrofit.
The call numbers for the journals that are not available:
Call No. P000～P105/ R47, P368.05/B911～P999
The period during which those journals are not available:
June 17 (Wed.) until September 5 (Sat.), 2009
For any further questions, please contact us at the Reference Service Center （othmer@icu.ac.jp ）.
The fire inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. Now 12:00, ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
From July, Journal Finder (a system that help you navigate databases to find full texts) trial starts. The trial period is two months.
The number of e-journal titles available at ICU Library has increased up to 10,000 titles or more, and the number of articles contained in those e-journals is enormous. Journal Finder is to present a tabulated link list for finding articles and journals you are searching. In general, we refer to a product offering such services as Link Resolver. Journal Finder is a kind of Link Resolver.
For further information on Journal Finder, please see "Journal Finder (a system that help you navigate databases to find full texts)" . Your views and comments on Journal Finder are welcome. Please send them to othmer@icu.ac.jp .
"Group code" will be updated on the following day. The Group code is necessary to access from outside of ICU network.
Students graduating ICU College of Liberal Arts or ICU Graduate School in June 2009 can apply for ICU Library Friends after Wednesday June 24 2009. ICU Library Friends membership allows them to borrow books after graduation. For more information, please read the following page.
ILL service will be stopped from July 4 to August 31. Orders received before July 3, arrival of books might be in September. Photocopy service will keep on during summer. Arrival of copies might be in September.
Due to Library system maintenance, the ICU OPAC will not be available during the following time. Thank you for your understanding and cooporation in advance.
Between June 8(Mon.) and 13(Sat.), The Library would like to hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners. Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink, talking and any other disturbance. Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for studying at the Library.
Haven't you ever in a situation where you can't find bibliographic data that you quote in your paper, or you can't convert whole bibliography into different writing styles, APA, Chicago, and so on?
RefWorks is the solution. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles.
Reservation or application is not necessary. However we appreciate if you would register RefWorks to make your own account from below, before attending this workshop.
The arrest of Library homepage and internet service that has continued for May 29(Fri.) had recovered on May 30(Sat.) 11:00a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The OPAC, MyLibrary services, and ICU database are now all available.
Construction work for earthquake retrofit of the Library building will be conducted from June 26 (Fri.) until September 4 (Fri.), 2009.
For this reason, arrangement of the bookshelves will be partially changed.
The information concerning the construction area and rearrangement of the bookshelves will be announced later.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
Students who have graduated or left ICU, cannot use RefWorks service based on ICU contract. If you plan to continue using the service, please purchase RefWorks individually. Your present records can be transferred to the individual account by using RefWorks tools. Please see the folling URL of ICU Library Homepage for detail steps on purchaseing RefWorks and transferring record data.
Those books on the C-Week theme, "Memento Mori," are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
The new database, Archive of IDE Publications, provides electronic documents concerning issues on developing countries published by Institute of Developing Economies Japan External Trade Organization. Full-text of the documents are available. Access from outside of Campus is possible too. Please access to it from "Databases" page.
From April, full-text search by keywords is available on the database, EEBO (Early English Books Online).
Under the theme of "Book Fair for New Students," those books which are very helpful to new students are to be found on the bookshelf for display on the first floor of the Main Library. Please come and take a look.
We have launched interlibrary access with Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Library. ICU members can borrow books from TUFS (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies) Library after registration. Please see the following pages for further informaiton.
Due to the replacement of the computers in the library, iMac are still in preparation. We will announce again when they are ready for service. For Apple computers, please use the computers available at the Integrated Learning Center. We appologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
The new database, British National Corpus, is a synchronic British English corpus comprising over 100 million orthographic words in 4,054 texts, and is now available. Please access to it from "Databases" page.
Photocopy service will be suspended from March 30 16:00 to April 1 10:00 due to specific operation for next academic year. For urgent photocopy orders, please e-mail to "libdoc@icu.ac.jp".
The following database is available. Please access to them from "Databases" page.
The Interlibrary Loan service will be suspended from Feburary 28th 16:00, due to the service limitation of the other libraries by budgets limits or actual service suspension. Also, even the order is recieved, the delivery may be postponed until April 1st. Photocopy Orders will be available within the above days. However the delivery may be delaied or postponed until April 1st. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
The new web version of SciFinder is available. SciFinder is online edition of Chemical Abstracts. You do not need to download SciFinder software any more. You can access both the web and client versions (SciFinder Scholar 2007) until the end of April, 2009. After May 1, 2009, SciFinder Scholar 2007 for Windows and Macintosh will be no longer available. Please access the web version from Library top page, "Databases" menu.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. Please access it from Library top page, "Databases" menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire on March 31, 2009. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The following ejournal services are available. Please access to them from "Databases" page.
Due to the April Admissions Tests, the Library will be closed on the following days. Thank you for your understanding.
We are now offering free trial of the following databases. Please access it from Library top page, Databases menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire on February 26, 2009. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Haven't you ever in a situation where you can't find bibliographic data that you quote in your paper, or you can't convert whole bibliography into different writing styles, APA, Chicago, and so on?
RefWorks is the solution. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles.
Reservation or application is not necessary. However we appreciate if you would register RefWorks to make your own account from below, before attending this workshop.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. Please access it from Library top page, Databases menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire on February 12, 2009. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
On January 16th, due to the preparation of the national university entrance examination, the Library will be open within the following hours.
Self check out machine, Document Supply Center, computers and printers of Othmer Library, ASRS, and Reference Service Center are availabe until noon.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. Please access it from Library top page, Databases menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire on February 7, 2009. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. Please access it from Library top page, Databases menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire on March 3, 2009. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The following database is available. Please access from "Databases" page.
Photocopy Service ends at 4pm on December 22. Although orders accepted until then will be processed promptly, arrival of copies might be after Jan 6, 2009. The service restarts at 1pm on January 6, 2009.
We could introduce alternative services (photocopy services and letter of introduction) during Interlibrary loan book service stops (Dec. 1 - Jan. 6). Please consult at Reference Service Center when you need to get materials urgently.
The fire inspection of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) has finished. Now 13:30, ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Interlibrary loan book service will be stopped from December 1, 2008 to January 6, 2009. The service restarts on January 7.
ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) was in delay for trouble. Now 13:30, ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to maintenance, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) may delay in retrieving materials. The maximum delay is approximately 10 min. We thank you for your cooperation. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Fire Drill will take place on the following date and time.
All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to Ahoyama area. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
[NOTICE]
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. Please access it from Library top page, Databases menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. Please access it from Library top page, Databases menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire on November 5, 2008. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Haven't you ever in a situation where you can't find bibliographic data that you quote in your paper, or you can't convert whole bibliography into different writing styles, APA, Chicago, and so on?
RefWorks is the solution. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles.
Reservation or application is not necessary. However we appreciate if you would register RefWorks to make your own account from below, before attending this workshop.
All library network services stop due to campus electric work during following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
We are now offering free trial of the following financial databases. Please access them from Library top page, Databases menu. Please ask username and password to login to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire on November 19, 2008. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
A maintenance of ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will take place during the Library is closed. Please do not give an order to the ASRS from ICU OPAC during the following term.
ILL service will be stopped from July 5 to August 31. Orders received before July 4, arrival of books might be in September. Photocopy service will keep on during summer. Arrival of copies might be in September.
Haven't you ever in a situation where you can't find bibliographic data that you quote in your paper, or you can't convert whole bibliography into different writing styles, APA, Chicago, and so on?
RefWorks is the solution. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles.
Reservation or application is not necessary. However we appreciate if you would register RefWorks to make your own account from below, before attending this workshop.
Please complete the Necessary Procedures by the following due date.
Students who have graduated or left ICU, cannot use RefWorks service based on ICU contract. If you plan to continue using the service, please purchase RefWorks individually. Your present records can be transferred to the individual account by using RefWorks tools. Please see the folling URL of ICU Library Homepage for detail steps on purchaseing RefWorks and transferring record data.
Between June 9(Mon.) and 14(Sat.), The Library would like to hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners. Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink, talking and any other disturbance. Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for studying at the Library.
The due date of Special borrowing for thesis writers are all June 10th. If you wish to continue to use the material, please renew the due date at ICU library. The book due date renewal can be done on the self check out machine.
ICU Library was ranked No.2 in all university libraries in Japan according to "Daigaku ranking 2009" published by Asahi Shinbun. Kunitachi College of Music was No.1. It is assumed that number of checkouts was highly evaluated.
Library lecture for ELP will be held on the following date. During this time, the computer, desk, and printer will not be available. ASRS will be serviced as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding.
"Group code" will be updated on the following day. The Group code is necessary to access from outside of ICU network.
OPAC Screen is updated. "Basic Search" and "Advanced Search" is available for OPAC Search Screen. "Basic Search" searches for any keyword of a title, author, publisher, or subject.For more specific search, please use "Advanced Search".
Please use "MyLibrary" for ordering book, photocopy, and Inter-Library Loan. "MyLibrary" is available from the Web page of the following URL or upper left box of ICU Library top page by using your Kerberos ID and password.
For any question, please contact to:
ICU Library will be closed during the following date. The next open day will be from April 1(Tue.) Thank you for your understanding.
All the copy machines for library users, will be replace to a new machine. The new copy machine can copy in color.
Photocopy Service ends on March 14. Although orders accepted until then will be processed promptly, arrival of copies might be after April 1, due to installation operation of new library system and fiscal year-end affairs.
Due to interruption of electrical service at ILC,all servers, except the server receives incoming e-mail messages, will be shut down, and Internet service will not be available.
If you have any further question, please contact ilc@icu.ac.jp. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
The new OPAC is ready for trial. You can try the new OPAC at the following URL. Only accessible from campus, during trial period.
Inter-library loan of books will be stopped from February 29 to March 31. The service restarts on April 1.
Due to installation operation of new library system, library stops services as follows;
Due to the April Admissions Tests, the Library will be closed on the following days. Thank you for your understanding.
Note: On the "2007-08 Library Schedule Card" of ICU Library, says Feburary 7(Thu.) and 8(Fri) the library is closed. However this is false. Sorry for our mistake.
On January 18th, due to the preparation of the national university entrance examination, the Library will be open within the following hours.
Self check out machine, Document Supply Center, computers and printers of Othmer Library, ASRS, and Reference Service Center are availabe until noon.
We are now offering free trial of the following art databases. Please access them from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire on February 20, 2008. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) was stopped for trouble. Now 13:30, ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to trouble, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) is now (10 a.m.) stopped. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Due to the leaking of rain, part of the Main Library floors are declared off-limit. We will try our best to repair the trouble as soon as possible. We apologize for the trouble and thank you for your patience.
There is no leaking of rain at Othmer Library. Facilities are available as usual.
Photocopy Service ends on December 21, 2007 16:00. Although orders accepted until then will be processed promptly, arrival of copies might be after Jan 7, 2008.
Due to Winter vacation, services of "Letter of Introduction" will be suspended from December 21, 2007 noon. Services will be resumed from January 7, 2008.
Due to Winter vacation, services of "Q&A (Questions? Ask a Librarian!)" will be suspended from December 21, 2007 noon. Services will be resumed from January 7, 2008.
Urgently, the ILC will restore the device of ICU network during the folloing time. During the maintenance, all access to the network out of ICU campus will not be available. E-mail delivery may delay. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
We are now offering free trial of the following databases. Please access them from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . The free trials will expire at the end of January, 2008. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) was installed on the first floor of the Main library. AED is a portable automatic device used to restore normal heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest. Anyone who happen to meet someone in medical emergency can use this machine as first-aid measures.
Pruning of the trees around the Othmer Library entrance will take place during following period. Library services will be available as usual. Some noise are expected. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Construction of AED installation will take place during following period at the post near the Self-checkout machine of the first floor of the Main Library. Library services will be available as usual. Some noise and paint smells are expected. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Fire Drill will take place on the following date and time.
All users are kindly requested to join our drill. Please follow the direction of the library staff and evacuate to Ahoyama area. The library will be available after the drill is completed.
[NOTICE]
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Inter-library loan of books will be stopped from December 3, 2007 to January 6, 2008. The service restarts on January 7.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. Please ask login username and password at the Reference Service Center and access from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Haven't you ever in a situation where you can't find bibliographic data that you quote in your paper, or you can't convert whole bibliography into different writing styles, APA, Chicago, and so on?
RefWorks is the solution. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles.
Application is not neccessary.
The library has announced your library overdue fine by e-mail(@yamata.icu.ac.jp). Fines can be paid by Shoshi (certificate tickets) at the Document Supply Center during service hour throughout a year.
We are now offering free trials of the following databases. It can be accessed from any computers connected to the ICU campus LAN. Please access from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) was stopped for trouble. Now 17:30, ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to trouble, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) is now (3 p.m.) stopped. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Library closes at 17:00 today, and all services including automated check out machines, photocopy machines, computers and printers will be stopped at 16:30 as stormy whether is expected by a typhoon No.9.
All library network services stop due to campus electric work during following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
ILL service will be stopped from July 7 to August 31. Orders received before July 6, arrival of books might be in September. Photocopy service will keep on during summer. Arrival of copies might be in September.
ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) was stopped for half-day for fire safety inspection. Now -13:30, ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to fire safety inspection, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped during the following date and time. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
Between June 4 and 16, The Library would like to hold Good Manners Week to raise awareness of users’good manners. Library staffs will take resolute attitude to drive away food, drink, talking and any other disturbance. Thank you for your cooperation to maintain optimum condition for studying at the Library.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. It can be accessed from any computers connected to the ICU campus LAN. Please access from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Color Printing from Computer of Reference Service Center at Othmer Library is available. Thank you.
We are now offering free trial of the following database. Please ask login ID and password at the Reference Service Center and access from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu. Please send your views or comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp . Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Exhibition "Scrolled Images" is now taking place at the exhibition area in the Othmer Library first floor. Reproductions of rare Japanese scrolls are exhibited.
Library hours will be announced based on service hours, not open hours. The Library services ends 30 minutes before it closes. For example, the hours for “In Term” will be displayed 8:30-22:00 instead of 8:30-22:30. Thank you for your cooperation.
Ground floor of the Othmer Library is used for ELP Library Tour according to the following schedule.
From the below date, the service hour of Self Checkout Machine will be changed. The Self Checkout Machine will be available from when the library opens.
The New York Times microfilms in the microfilm room on the ground floor of the Main Library, are removed from the shelves for replacement of acid-paper packages. Meanwhile all articles are available through ProQuest ARL in Databases page in the Library website. To perform search, select "News - The historical New York Times" in "Database" option.
RefWorks - An ultimate tool for managing your references RefWorks is the solution. You can download and save data automatically, through seamless connection to online databases. You can file, edit, and sort data to create bibliography in all types of writing styles. For additional information
Inter-Library Loan Service ends on March 3, Photocopy Service ends on March 30. Although orders accepted until then will be processed promptly, arrival of copies and books might be after April 2, due to fiscal year-end affairs.
We have established a new paperback library for JLP use at the Student Lounge, 2nd floor of the Main Library. These are the collection selected from Japanese literatures for Japanese elementary to middle school. It would be useful for students studying Japanese in JLP since all the kanji has furigana; hiragana printed beside each kanji, on it. Please take a look.
On Feburary 8-9, due to the April Admissions Tests, the Library will be closed.
The access from the Database to A-to-Z has recovered.
January 24th, A-to-Z is unable to be accessed from Databases. In such case, a web page saying "Page not found" will appear. The company's headquarters are urgently progressng their recovery operations. Thank you for your understanding concerning this inconvenience.
Google Search function on the Library top page is modified. Search engine is changed from "Google Japan" to "Google.com."
On January 19th, due to the preparation of the national university entrance examination, the Library will be open within the following hours.
Self check out machine, Document Supply Center, computers and printers of Othmer Library, ASRS, and Reference Service Center are availabe until noon.
The following Library web page services which was suspended due to the Winter vacation, are resumed from January 9, 2007. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Due to Winter vacation, services of "Letter of Introduction" and "Q&A (Questions? Ask a Librarian!)" will be suspended from December 22, 2006 noon. Services will be resumed from January 9, 2007.
Photocopy Service ends on December 22, 2006. Although orders accepted until then will be processed promptly, arrival of copies might be after Jan 9, 2007.
On November 24, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) was stopped for all day for fire safety inspection. Today (Nov. 27), ASRS is running normally. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Inter-library loan of books will be stopped from December 1, 2006 to January 8, 2007. The service restarts on January 9.
ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped for all day for fire safety inspection. We thank you for your cooperation in advance. We will inform here, as soon as the system is restored.
ProQuest ARL, Early English Books Online, and Literature Online, will be stopped due to maintenance as in following schedule.
Exhibition "In Search of Lost Type" is now taking place at the exhibition area in the Othmer Library first floor. Reproducted rare titles are exhibited. Gutenberg's printing technology was introduced into Japan in late sixteenth century, then soon vanished in oppression against Christianity.
CiNii, Japanese journal article database by NII (National Institute of Infomatics) will be stopped due to maintenance and legal inspection as in following schedule.
Two useful webpages are added to our website. "Contact" describes contact address for various Library services; "Download" offers various Library oriented documents such as application forms and reports in PDF and Word files. Click "Contact" and "Download" link on our top page.
We are now offering free trials of the following two databases. These databases can only be accessed from computers connected to the ICU campus LAN. Please access from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu. Please make use of these trial offer, and send your reviews and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
All library network services stop due to campus electric work during following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Remote access to databases is now restored. Thank you for your cooperation.
Remote access to databases is stopped due to system trouble. Please wait until the system restored. Thank you for your cooperation.
Remote access to Yomiuri Shimbun article database is now available. See [Databases (Online Journals and Papers)] menu on the Library top page.
Remote access to licensed databases will be stoped due to network maintenance as in following schedule. Thank you for your cooperation.
Reference shelf for Japanese and Japan study students is created on the corner in the reference shelves. On the first floor of the Main Library, dictionaries and encyclopedia on Japanese language and Japanese culture are gathered to serve as basic reference tools for Japanese and Japan study fellow.
Library Annual Report AY2005 is published. Access the report at [Library Data]->[Annual Report] in the Library website. The report is only offered in PDF format.
Web update method will be changed. New server "prep" will be in operation instead of "staging" since July 19. Network services will be stopped due to network maintenance work during following time. Refer to ILC page for detail. Thank you for your cooperation.
During "Issei-Kyuka" of our university, webmaster will be absent from campus. Recovery from campus network trouble will take time. Thunderstorms are expected during summertime. We would like to recommend PC users to save your files frequently.
The following schedule is in regards to maintenance work of our network.
If you have any further question, please contact ilc@icu.ac.jp. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in advance.
Refurbishment of the Library fire alarm system will take place during following period. Library services will be available as usual. Some noise are expected. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
ILL service will be stopped from July 8 to August 31. Orders received before July 7, arrival of books might be in September. Photocopy service will keep on during summer. Arrival of copies might be in September.
ICU Library was ranked No.1 in all university libraries in Japan according to "Daigaku rankingu 2007" published by Asahi Shinbun. It is assumed that number of checkouts was highly evaluated.
ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will be stopped for fire safety inspection. We thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Library Data is released. Detailed statistical information on the Library is disclosed.
Ground floor of the Othmer Library is used for ELP Library Tour according to the following schedule.
What revolutions took place in the Gutenberg's workshop? Where had "the first in Japan" typographic printing gone? and why? Our staff Mr. Makoto Kubo will give a lecture on his bibliographical study. The lecture will be given in Japanese.
To introduce audio-visual materials in the Library collection, we will show video & DVD of films and drama plays under the title "LIBRARY THEATER" in the Multi-media room at the Othmer Library. Chosen for the second sessions, are selected documentary films from the world, distributed by SIGLO Ltd.
"Noam Chomsky on the Post-Iraq World"
Director: Makoto Sato 2004 (Arabic with Japanese subtitles)
12:40 Start 13:10 End (24min.)
"Mideast Report:The Japanese SDF Dispatch to Iraq-Seen Through Arab Eyes"
Interviewer & Editor: John Junkerman 2003 (English with Japanese subtitles)
13:10 Start 14:00 End (43min.)
"Senso Daughters"
Director: Noriko Sekiguchi 1989 (English with Japanese subtitles)
11:00 Start 12:00 End (55min.)
Place: Multi-Media Room at the Othmer Library
Admission: Free
Carrels on the second floor and the ground floor of the Main Library will be equiped with internet access from May 15, 2006. Please refer to Library webpage "Facilities and Equipment : Carrels" for details
A link to "NACSIS Webcat" (a cross search system for all university libraries in Japan) was changed to "WebcatPlus," newer version of NACSIS Webcat.
We are now offering free trials of the following two databases. These databases can only be accessed from computers connected to the ICU campus LAN. Please access from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu. Please make use of these trial offer, and send your reviews and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Full text articles of Nature Biotechnology. 1983-(index and abstract), 1998-(full text) The free trial will expire on July 13, 2006.
The database delivers every page as published from 200 years of The Times (London). The free trial will expire on June 15, 2006.
2005 Library statistics are now on our webpage. Decrease in number of journal titles are the result of discontinuation of subscription, according to online journal adoption. Also significant is decrease in entrance to the Library and decrease in number of books borrowed.
Ground floor of the Othmer Library is used for ELP Library Tour according to the following schedule.
Exhibition of Sir Joseph Banks' famous prints of flowers and plants of Australia started. Total of 157 plates are exhibited in the Yuasa Museum and the Library.
The Library launched remote access to licensed databases previously limited only from within campus access. See "Databases (Online Journals and Papers)" menu on the Library top page. The availability of these databases may change in the future due to publisher or vendor's policy.
Senior theses submitted to ICU before 2003 are excluded from browing servicce at the Library, according to Personal Information Protection Law enacted April 2005. Thank you for your cooperation.
Ms. Yuki Nagano, the director will be retiring at the expiration of her professional term in March 31, 2006. Starting to work at ICU Library as Acting Director in 1991, she became the director, university administrative staff in 1995. She served three terms of Library Director, for fifteen years. Ms. Tamami Hatakeyama will replace Ms. Nagano as Acting Director of the Library, effective April 1. Ms. Hatakeyama has been Group Manager of Technical Services Group and Public Services Group since 2002.
On the 2nd of May, 2005, Miss Ayako Horiuchi, a junior in the Division of International Studies, passed away due to acute subarachnoid hemorrhage. Miss Horiuchi had studied in Italy and the U.K. as a child, and upon entering ICU, developed on her experiences and strengths, fostered close relationships with friends, and together with her furthering study of international relations, dreamt of a future career at UNESCO.
As a testimonial for her passion for learning, her father Toshihiro Horiuchi, a professor at Waseda University, donated 10,000,000 yen to Friends of ICU. In following with his wishes as a father and educator, the University has budgeted approximately 500,000 yen/year to purchase books requested by students, to add to the library’s resources
（The ICU No.17 Mar.2006）
The Library will be accepting requests for book acquisitions from any student who wishes the Library to add a particular book to its collection.
<How to Make Book Acquisition Requests through the Ayako Horiuchi Memorial Book Fund>
Books acquired through the Ayako Horiuchi Memorial Book Fund will have a memorial seal bearing Ms. Horiuchi’s name, and titles acquired will be listed on the Library website.Books acquired through the Fund will be kept in the open stacks and available for loan.
The following schedule is in regards to maintenance work of our network.
If you have any further question, please contact ilc@icu.ac.jp. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in advance.
To introduce audio-visual materials in the Library collection, we will show video & DVD of films and drama plays under the title "LIBRARY THEATER" in the Multi-media room at the Othmer Library. Chosen for the second sessions, are selected documentary films from the world, distributed by SIGLO Ltd.
"War and Peace: Non-violence to Nuclear Nationalism"
Director: Anand Patwardhan 2002 (English with Japanese subtitles)
12:50 Start 15:10 End (135min.)
"News Time"
Director: Azza El-Hassan 2001 (Arabic with Japanese subtitles)
11:00 Start 12:00 End (52min.)
"Noam Chomsky on the Post-Iraq World"
Director: Makoto Sato 2004 (Arabic with Japanese subtitles)
12:40 Start 13:10 End (24min.)
"Mideast Report:The Japanese SDF Dispatch to Iraq-Seen Through Arab Eyes"
Interviewer & Editor: John Junkerman 2003 (English with Japanese subtitles)
13:10 Start 14:00 End (43min.)
"Senso Daughters"
Director: Noriko Sekiguchi 1989 (English with Japanese subtitles)
11:00 Start 12:00 End (55min.)
Place: Multi-Media Room at the Othmer Library
Admission: Free
Inter-Library Loan Service ends on March 1, Photocopy Service ends on March 17. Although orders accepted until then will be processed promptly,arrival of copies and books might be after April 1, due to fiscal year-end affairs.
We are now offering free trials of the following two databases. Databases can only be accessed from computers connected to the ICU campus LAN. Please make use of this trial offer, and send your reviews and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Humanities International Index cites articles from over 1,800 journals in the diverse subject area of the humanities. It includes all data of Humanities Abstracts (H.W. Wilson) and indexing and abstracting data by EBSCO. Humanities International Complete provides full text from hundreds of journals. Please compare this database to Humanities Abstracts. The free trial will expire on April 5, 2006. Please access from Library top page, Databases (Online Journals and Papers) menu.
The Library will be closed for entrance examination.
Library will be closed during following date for the University Testing Center Examination. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Google search is added on the right top corner of Library top page. "Search Internet" is normal Google serach; "Search Library" gives you Google search limited within ICU Library site. Google search is also added in Q&A page, where you can perform Google search within ICU Library Q&A pages only.
"Q&A," our webpage that answers your questions and opinions and "Ask a Librarian!" the page for academic research inquiries are integrated into a new "Q&A" page. Click the following link or "Q&A (Questions? Ask a Librarian!)" in "Library Guide" menu on the top page.
Internet access from off-campus to ICU campus, access from ICU campus to off-campus sites will be unstable. Expected time for maintenance was changed as following. Thank you for your cooperation.
Internet access will be stopped due to net work maintenance. Also, Access from ICU to off-campus sites will be unstable. Expected time for maintenance was changed as following. Thank you for your cooperation.
Internet access will be stopped due to net work maintenance during following time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Detailed information on ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieving System) is added in "All About ASRS" page. Click following link or "All About ASRS" in "Information on ICU Library" menu on the top page.
ASRS will be stopped for checking fire equipment during following time. Thank you for your cooperation.
Library will be closed during following date for the University Testing Center Examination. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Inter-library loan of books will be stopped from December 1 2005 to January 5 2006. The service restarts on January 6.
To introduce audio-visual materials in the Library collection, we will show video & DVD of films and drama plays under the title “LIBRARY THEATER” in the Multi-media Room at the Othmer Library. Chosen for the first sessions, are the works by Oriza Hirata, a playwright and the leader of Seinendan, one of the most leading drama companies in Japan today.
Seinendan: Launched in 1983 by Oriza Hirata at International Christian University. Since then it has been continue to perform Hirata’s original plays at their home theater Agora Theater in Komaba.
Oriza Hirata: Born in 1962 in Tokyo. Graduated from International Christian University, Division of Humanities in 1986. "Tokyo Notes" an award winning play in the 39th Kishida Drama Award in 1995 is the work that set a milestone in his career for getting his works known over the world as "Quiet Theatre" style.
Place: Multi-Media Room at the Othmer Library
Admission: Free
Seinendan Website: http://www.seinendan.org/
The library has announced your library overdue fine by e-mail(@yamata.icu.ac.jp.) Fines can be paid by Shoshi (certificate tickets) at the Document Supply Center during service hour throughout a year. Use “Due Date Checker” next to the Self-Service Check-Out Machine to see details.
The journal subscription survey for faculty members is carried out. This survey is for ICU Library to build up its journal collection policy from 2007 onwards. Please refer to the following page.
We are now offering free trials of the following two databases. Databases can only be accessed from computers connected to the ICU campus LAN. Please make use of this trial offer, and send your reviews and comments to othmer@icu.ac.jp. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
JSTOR is a scholarly journal archive. It includes more than 500 journals in 12 collections. We currently subscribe to two of these collections: "Arts and Sciences I" and "General Science." This trial account will provide access to the entire JSTOR including "Arts and Sciences II, III, IV," "Biological Sciences," "Business," "Ecology & Botany," "Language & Literature," "Mathematics & Statistics," "Music". JSTOR allows only faculty members and staff to make use of this trial. Please use the username and password sent to all faculty members via email dated September 16. The free trial will expire on October 15, 2005.
SociINDEX is a journal index database in sociology and related disciplines. It contains full text for 242 "core" coverage journals dating back to 1895, and 72 "priority" coverage journals. The free trial will expire on November 15, 2005.
ICU Library website, icluding WebOPAC, will be temporary closed due to electrical outrage for campus electricity check. Excuse us for any incovenniences caused in advance.
New microfilm reader MS7000 MkII has been installed in the Microfilm Room on the ground floor of the Main Library. Both microfilms and microfiches can be used. Zoom lenses of 9X-16X and 13X-27X are available. Print paper size of A4 and A3, fee is 10 yen per page. Consult library staff for exchanging of lenses and paper refills.
Ground floor of the Othmer Library is used for ELP Library Tour according to the following schedule.
New liquid-crystal monitors were installed in group study rooms in the Othmer Library. You can now use your PC to project presentations on the monitor. Network and PCs are not provided by the Library.
International Christian University Library Annual Report 2004 (PDF version) is linked from top page menu [Information on ICU Library] - [Annual Reports (PDF Format) .]
Low shelves in the reference room on the first floor of the Main Library were removed. The area was converted into newspaper section. Accordingly, indexes and bibliographies in the low shelves were moved to adjacent high shelves. Latest newspapers including last and month before will locate at the new newspaper section on the first floor. Also, maps were moved to the shelves along the south side windows.
Library closes at 16:30 today, as stormy whether is expected by a typhoon No.7.
The Library provides limited services during following period. Some services are not available such as issuing of library card, signing for any application form. We apologize for any inconveniences caused.
Repainting works of the Main Library external walls will take place during following period. Library services will be available as usual. Some noise and paint smells are expected. Passage between ERB (Education and Research Building) and the Library will be closed for carrying in materials. Works will be proceeded on the basis of safety-first. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be stopped during following date for the testing of the system. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
July 1 (Fri), 9:00 - 13:00
ILL service will be stopped from July 9 to August 31. Orders received before July 9, arrival of books might be in September.
Photocopy service will keep on during summer. Arrival of copies might be in September.
SpringerLink and Wiley InterScience are added to our database list. Please make use of them for your studies.
Contract database such as ProQuest ARL, CSA Illumina, EBSCOHost, etc. (those indicated "Campus" in database list) can now be used by ICU members only.
Macintosh in the Othmer Library are now ready to use. Login, print and save procedure has changed. Please ask the Library staff for detail.
Ground floor of the Othmer Library is used for ELP Library Tour according to the following schedule.
The computers in the Othmer Library are renewed. They still need some amendment in system settings. Please read the following instruction to use.
[Windows PC]
[Macintosh]
New carrels for thesis writers are installed in the Main Library.
Please do make use of the following new databases for your studies and research.
The Library homepage including WebOPAC, will be out of service because of electrical work during following period. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
All computers in the Othmer Library will be out of service during following dates to install new computers:
Inter-Library Loan Service ends on March 2, Photocopy Service ends on March 18. Although orders accepted until then will be processed promptly, arrival of copies and books might be after April 1, due to fiscal year-end affairs.
New computers will be installed in the Othmer Library in this April. "Clients and Server" system is adopted for integrated administration. Installed models are as follows:
Please be reminded that ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) will stop due to network operation from March 5 to March 9.
Following is the list of new databases. Service will start in April.
Please be reminded that the Othmer Library PCs and Multimedia room will be out of service because of installing new PCs and network cable placing from March 3 to 18, 2005. Reference Service Center and ASRS will be in service as usual. Library will be closed from March 19 to 31 as in Library schedule. Thank you for your cooperation.
From December 2004, browsing of senior thesis will be limited up to 2 at a time.
Special sign up to enter the Library without ID card will only be accepted up to 19 times. After that, users are denied entrance to the Library. Counting will start on November 1, 2004. Users will have to declare library staff when they bring their ID card again, to reset the count.
From 2005 spring, service of thesis writers' carrels will be modified as follows: