FAQ

It is a general term for the library's catalog search system.
It is an abbreviation for "Online Public Access Catalog."

Yes, there is. Please refer to "Copying Library Materials" on the library website.

During the summer, winter, and spring breaks, long-term loan services for general books are available (for undergraduate students only).

Please double-check to make sure you do not have the item in your possession.
In principle, you are required to compensate for any library books that are lost, soiled, or damaged.

You cannot borrow books without your student ID card or library card.
Please understand that this policy is in place to prevent actions such as attempting to borrow books under someone else's name.

The following possibilities may explain why you cannot find it. Please consult the staff at the counter.

・The book is being used by someone else in the library.
・The book is in the New Arrivals section.
・The book is large and is shelved on the bottom shelf.
・The book has just been returned and is currently being processed.
・The book is being bound.
・The person who used the book did not return it to its original location.

Please refer to the "Library Map" on the library website.

Please refer to the "Library Services Guide" under the "Library Usage Guide" section on the library website.

There is a book return drop box, so please return the items there. Please refer to the "Library Services Guide" under the "Library Usage Guide" section on the library website.

■ Borrowing
・You can check out materials at the counter of each campus library.
・You can also check out materials using the "Ufinity" smartphone app.
・Self-checkout machines are available (Minatomirai Campus only).

■ Returning
・You can return materials at the counter of each campus library.
・Except for some items, return drop boxes are also available (Yokohama Campus: during library closures only; Minatomirai Campus: while the campus is open).

For more details, please check the library guide.

The URL for the mobile OPAC (for smartphones) is as follows:
http://opac.kanagawa-u.ac.jp/webopac/mobtopmnu.do
There is also a dedicated application for the OPAC screen (for smartphones).

Yes, you can use it. Please refer to the "Library Usage Guide" on the library website.

Back issues of journals are mainly kept in the stacks. Please refer to the "Library Usage Guide" on the library website.

There are many types of journals available in the library.

Academic Journals: Journals containing research papers written by scholars.
Bulletins (Kiyo): Periodic publications issued by universities, research institutes, etc.
General Magazines: Magazines covering hobbies, news, information, etc.
Newspapers: Domestic, international, and specialized news publications.
Electronic Journals: Digitized journals.

Please check the schedule for "Seminars and Guidance" on the library website.

A repository (institutional repository) is a system that systematically collects and stores electronic intellectual products generated within an institution (such as academic journal articles, theses and dissertations, research reports for KAKENHI grants, lecture materials, teaching materials, and conference presentation materials) on the institution's server and makes them widely available on the Web.

You can search for domestic academic papers.