University of Tsukuba Library offers a variety of services and equipment that users are welcome to use.
Reception hours for services requiring advance application (unless otherwise noted)
Tsukuba Campus: Weekdays, 9:00-17:00
Otsuka Library: Monday-Saturday, during opening hours
- Facilities
- PC / Other Equipment
- Services Related to Library Materials
- Guidance / Access Assistance Service
*We use following abbreviations in the chart below.
A&PE:Art and Physical Education Library
Med: Medical Library
LIS: Library on Library and Information Science
Otsuka: Otsuka Library
Facilities
| SERVICE | SERVICE DETAILS | CENTRAL LIBRARY | SPECIAL LIBRARIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading service room 1 | ・Available when utilizing reading services | 2F of the annex Applications：main counter *Reading Service Room 1 is equipped with a Braille typewriter, Braille slate, and cassette tape recorder | None |
| Accessible parking | ・Designated library parking and designated on-campus parking →University of Tsukuba Traffic Safety Association”Accessible Parking List”（in Japanese) (PDF/285KB） | 3 spaces on the south side 1F | Med: Use the space in front of the 1F staff entrance LIS: 2 spaces in the Kasuga Area parking lot Otsuka: 2 spaces at the Tokyo Bunkyo School Building entrance |
| Accessible toilet | ・Wheelchair accessible | 2F of the main building | A&PE: 2F Med: 1F LIS: None inside the library, but available on the same floor as the entrance Otsuka: None inside the library, but available on the same floor as the library |
| Wheelchair-accessible desks | ・Wheelchair accessible | One on each of the annex 2F, and the main building 3F, 4F, 5F | A&PE: one on 3F Med: one on 2F LIS: one on 1F Otsuka: one |
PC / Other Equipment
| SERVICE | SERVICE DETAILS | CENTRAL LIBRARY | SPECIAL LIBRARIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zengaku (campus-wide) Computer System with enhanced function | ・Electric height adjustable desk ・PC-Talker (screen reader) ・ZoomText 2020 (screen magnifier) ・Super extra large pointer ・Headphone with volume control | one in the Zengaku computer system area on 2F of the main building | A&PE: one in the Zengaku Computer System satellite on 2F Med: one in the Zengaku Computer System satellite LIS: one in the learning commons on 1F Otsuka: one |
| Library PC with enhanced function | ・PC-Talker (screen reader) | None | Otsuka: one |
| Video magnifiers | ・Compatible with both monochrome and color materials | Color-compatible unit in Reading Service Room 1, and the main building 4F *Apply at the main counter to use Reading Service Room 1 | A&PE: one on 3F Med: one in the Audio-visual materials area on 1F LIS: one in the AV room on 1F Otsuka: two in the reading room |
Services Related to Library Materials
| SERVICE | SERVICE DETAILS | CENTRAL LIBRARY | SPECIAL LIBRARIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading service | ・Reading service by dedicated volunteers ・Reading service is available for materials in the library collection, curriculum related library materials, etc. | Applications: Chief of Volunteer Management tel.029-853-2348 *Weekdays, 10:00-16:00 (Consultation required for use after 16:00) | Supported at the Central Library |
| Contact by phone to visually-impaired users regarding reserved library materials | ・Contact by phone when the reserved library material is returned ・ After making a reservation with OPAC, an application must be made at the counter | Applications: main counter | Applications: counter |
| Obtaining data / library materials for the visually-impaired (DAISY, Braille data, etc.) | ・Obtaining data / material for the visually-impaired, such as Braille data and DAISY for items not at University of Tsukuba Library →Library material delivery service for the visually-impaired(in Japanese) | Applications: reference desk or Inter-library Loan Section (tel.029-853-2374) | Applications: counter |
| Copy pick-up for special support | ・Obtaining photocopy of the materials of the University of Tsukuba Library * When order on the website, please write that you have a disability in the Message to the Library field | Applications: main counter | Applications: counter |
| [For Student] Material digitization service for students with disabilities | Converting materials into PDF or text format and making the data available on manaba → 障害のある学生のための資料電子化 (in Japanese) | Applications: Diversity Support Section (prior application to Bureau of Human Empowerment is requierd) | Supported at the Central Library |
| [For Faculty] Material digitization service for faculty members with disabilities | Converting materials into PDF format and sending the data with email → 障害のある教員のための資料電子化 (in Japanese) | Applications: Diversity Support Section | Applications: counter |
Guidance / Access Assistance Service
| SERVICE | SERVICE DETAILS | CENTRAL LIBRARY | SPECIAL LIBRARIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library material location guidance | ・Guidance to the required books and journals ・Help taking library materials from stacks | Applications: main counter or volunteer counter *Reading service by volunteers, on-site copy assistance, etc. (Weekdays, 10:00-16:00) | Applications: counter |
| On-site mobility assistance | ・Assistance getting around the library, including guidance and help with wheelchairs | Applications: main counter or volunteer counter *Consultation required for volunteer help for long periods of time： Chief of Volunteer Management （tel.029-853-2348） | Applications: counter |
| Access assistance | ・Library access assistance for wheelchair users, etc. | 1F south side staff entrance Use the interphone to directly contact the main counter | A&PE: Use the 1F staff entrance, please call ahead （tel:029-853-2878) Med: Use the interphone at the 1F staff entrance LIS: Use the main entrance (security office side) Otsuka: Access from the parking lot is level, and you can reach the B1 library entrance by elevator |