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 |
・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 audio/visual enhanced function | ・The screen reader ”PC-Talker“ is available | 1 system 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 audio/visual enhanced function | ・”My Read” (text reader system) ・”PC-Talker”(screen reader) ・Scanner for text reader system |
One in Reading Service Room1 on 2F of the annex | Otsuka: one (only PC-Talker is available) |
| 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 and library material delivery within Tsukuba Campus for special support | ・Obtaining library materials within Tsukuba Campus, loans and pick-up of copies | Applications: main counter | Applications: counter (Tsukuba Campus) |
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 |