Library Card for Visitors

Visitor

The library system has been restored and we will resume accepting applications! We apologize for the long inconvenience.

For those who wish to enter for reading only: Visitors who wish to enter the library for reading only can do so by filling out a reading application form when visiting the library. There is no need to obtain a library card. Please refer to "On-site User Services" for more information.

For those who wish to borrow library books.

We issue a library card to visitors who wish to borrow library books for research, investigation, and learning purposes.

In addition, during exam periods and other times, it may be limited the use of the library by non-members (including visitor, alumni, former-staff) in order to prioritize use by members of the University.

Conditions for applications

  • Using and borrowing materials in the University of Tsukuba Library.
  • Aged 18 or above (excluding high school students). *We do not issue a library card to high school students.
  • Those who are not currently enrolled in other universities, vocational schools, or educational institutions (domestic or foreign, including distance education) *Current students can use library resources through their affiliated institutions.
  • Never have been banned of issuing the library card before.
  • Not currently overdue with borrowing materials from the University of Tsukuba Library.

Notice

  • Those who hold a library card that issued before May 2018 (blue paper with a photo attached), please apply a library card as new.
  • If you have lost or damaged your library card (plastic) that issued later than June, 2018, please apply for "UPDATE". In the "Purpose of use" field, please enter "due to loss" in addition to your intended use. If you do not know your current ID, please contact us at the address listed at the bottom of this page.
  • You can apply for a renewal at any time, but the new expiration date will be "one year from the date the library staff processed the renewal," regardless of the current expiration date.
  • Your current card cannot be used until you receive the new one after the renewal process is complete.

Available services and Lending Policy

The library card is valid for 1 year from the date of issue.

  • Entering the library
  • Borrowing up to 6 materials, 3week (There is overdue penalty)
    ※You cannot renew your due date, reserve and having books delivered, borrow audio visual materials.
    ※Journals are internal use only.
  • Accessing “My Library” (you can check your materials on loan and refer your loan history.)
    ※ID and the password you receive are required when you login.

How to apply for the library card(New,Renew)

We charge you a fee for the library card. New:\1,100/Renew:\500

You can start applying from the following link.

Link to the application form

Link to application procedure

  • For credit card payments:
    After we receive your application, we will send you an email confirming receipt of your application.
  • For convenience store payments:
    After we receive your application, we will send you an email confirming receipt of your application.
    Once we have confirmed your application in the library, we will send you another email with payment information. Please make the payment according to the instructions in that email.
    After we have received your payment, we will send you an email to inform you that your library card is ready. Once you receive this email, please come to the designated location to pick up your card.
  • Common
    After we have received your payment, we will send you an email to inform you that your library card is ready. Once you receive this email, please come to the designated location to pick up your card.
    Please note that we cannot accept cancellations or refunds after payment has been made, so please double-check before making your payment.

Notice! Please be enable to receive a mail from "@tulips.tsukuba.ac.jp".

Auto-reply will be sent after your application.
Then, we sent you an e-mail to notice you the library card is ready. 
If you registered with Gmail, you may not receive auto-reply. If you do not receive a notification that the library card is ready after a few days, please contact us at the contact information at the end of this page.

Receiving the library card(New,Renew)

Location, hours and Requirements

You can receive your library card at the main counters of libraries.
You can receive the card anytime if libraries open.

Required documents

  • New
    • ID card with your name, photo, and current address (e.g., driver's license, individual number card). If your address on the ID card is different from your current address, please bring a public utility bill addressed to you at your current address.
  • Renew
    • ID card with your name, photo, and current address (e.g., driver's license, individual number card). If your address on the ID card is different from your current address, please bring a public utility bill addressed to you at your current address.
    • A library card (currently you are holding)

Inquiry

If you have any question with application, please contact us with your information as following.

  1. Name
  2. Whether you hold the library card of University of Tsukuba Library
  3. Barcode number of your library card (if you have)
  4. E-mail