There are many research institutes and other libraries in Tsukuba City, and most of them are open to the public.
You can see the list from 「つくばの図書館案内」("Tsukuba Library Guide", in Japanese) on the website of Tsukuba Science City Network.
Some libraries require advance reservations, so please check the website of the library you would like to visit beforehand.
If you need a "図書資料共通利用券" , please borrow one from the Reference Desk of each library and bring it with you.

Using External Libraries
Visiting Research Institution Library in Tsukuba City
Contents
- Visiting the Library
- Services for People with Disabilities
- Borrowing Books
- Library Web Services
- Using PCs
- Making Room Reservations
- Photocopying Library Material
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Requesting Books and Articles
- Book Delivery Serive within Univ. Tsukuba
- Article Digital Copy Delivery within the University of Tsukuba (Tsukuba⇔Otsuka) (Paid Service)
- Article Digital Copy Delivery within the University of Tsukuba (e-DDS by Univ. Expense)
- Inter-Library Loan: Books (Paid Service)
- Article Copy Delivery from Other Libraries (Paid Service)
- Inter-Library Loan: Books/Articles (Univ. Expence)
- Order from Public Libraries in Ibaraki Prefecture
- Mailing article copy to your home
- Obtaining Data / Library Materials for the Visually-impaired
- Using External Libraries
- Recommending Books
- Using Research Funds for Library Payments
- Purchasing Books with University Expense
- Journal Purchase
- Disseminate Your Research Outputs to the World!
- Donating Books and Journals
- Library specific services