FAQ

If you already have detailed information about the article, please enter the material details via the "ILL Photocopy Request" link on the left side of the screen.



If you know that a specific journal is held by another university, please select the [Search Other Universities] tab from the search box, and select "ILL Photocopy Request" from the details page of the relevant journal (NII bibliographic details screen).

If you have found the information in another system, please follow the instructions in that system's help section to place an ILL photocopy request.

1. First, enter the information for the material you are looking for.



To ensure that you receive the material, please provide as much detail as possible. If you found the information in a database system, etc., please include the name of that system in the "Bibliographic Source" field.
* Please note that the screen above is for requesting a journal article. The screen will look different for books.


2. Next, enter your own information under "Applicant Information."

Please ensure that your contact information is correct, as errors may prevent us from delivering the material to you promptly. Please provide contact details where you can be reached.


3. Next, enter the request-related information, payment method, and any remarks.



In the request-related information section, specify the photocopying method, delivery method, and the library where you wish to pick up the item. Photocopy requests are subject to a fee, so please also specify the budget limit for the request.
Please be aware that copies requested from overseas may cost more and take longer than those requested within Japan.

For the payment method, you can select "Private funds" or "Public funds." Please note that using public funds requires that you have the necessary budget available.

In the "Remarks" section, please include any additional information you need to communicate, such as specific printing instructions or individual requests regarding pick-up.


Once you have entered all the information, click the [Apply] button. After checking the details on the confirmation screen, if everything is correct, click the [Decide] button to complete your request.

You can cancel a request from the "Check Usage Status" page.



On the "Check Usage Status" screen, you can view the items you currently have checked out and the status of your various requests. Under the section for information regarding photocopy requests, select "Go to Photocopy Request List." This will allow you to view a list of your current photocopy requests. From this list, check the box for the material you wish to cancel and click the [Cancel Request] button.