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 |
| Study cubicle (Trial) |
・Eligible users: graduate students, non-degree research students (Kenkyusei), faculty members, and professor emeritus with a wheelchair ・Staff assist you in entering and leaving the room (a phone is equipped) ・9:00-17:00 weekdays ・No time limit ・An advance reservation is possible at the library or by Email from the day before of use. (We will inform you of the scheduled via email, and then the reservation is completed.) ・You can use the study cubicle without the reservation if nobody is using it. |
2F of the annex Applications：main counter Email:voice@tulips.tsukuba.ac.jp |
None |
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 |