Waseda University LibraryWaseda University

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• Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, and Non-degree Students
• Faculty and Staff
• Students from Waseda University Senior/Junior High School, Waseda University Honjo Senior High School, Art and Architecture School, and Affiliated High Schools
• Library Card Holders
• Alumni: See here for Alumni
• “The Waseda Fund Privilege Card” owners (Former “WASEDA Supporters Club”)
• Open College Members over the age of 18 (Extension Center)
• Life Redesign College members
• Users from Cooperative Agreement Libraries (Keio University, Doshisha University, Hitotsubashi University and Kansai University)
• Special Auditing Students (f-Campus) and Exchange Students under Cooperative Agreement Universities with Waseda
• Visitors with a letter of introduction issued by other institutions: See here for Visitors

How to enter and exit the library

• Library entrance is operated by the automated entrance system with user’s card (Student ID, Faculty and staff ID, and Library card). If you forget ID/ library card, you cannot enter the library. You are not permitted to transfer your ID/library card to anyone else.
• Those who have a Waseda card/ Alumni Association (Koyu-kai) card or a “The Waseda Fund Privilege Card”  (Former “WASEDA Supporters Club”)can enter the library with the card.
• Visitors must show their letter of introduction at the Information Desk and complete a procedure.
• You must pass through the book detection system (BDS) when exiting the library. For a one-day library card user, please return the card to the Information Desk when exiting the library.

Obtaining a library card

• If you are member of the university but have not received a library card, you can obtain a card by presenting your ID and other necessary documents at the Information Desk and completing the Library Card Application form. Be sure to bring a piece of ID such as a driver’s license to confirm your name and address.
• A fee will be charged to reissue a library card.
• For alumni who do not have Waseda card or Alumni Association (Koyu-kai) card, please complete an application at the Alumni Division.

• Always complete the borrowing procedures at the circulation desk before taking library materials off library premises.
• In case that a book or other material borrowed from one of the Waseda University libraries is found in the Central Library, it will be handled as a lost and returned to its original location.
• Follow the procedures below when returning used materials:

• Eating and drinking are prohibited inside the library. (*Only drinking is permitted in some designated area.)
• Always carry your valuables with you to prevent theft.
• Do not use mobile phones inside the library. Either turn your mobile phone off or set it to silent mode so as not to disturb other users.
• Handle library materials and equipment with care. You may be fined for stains or damage to library materials.
• Bringing and using cameras, scanners, or other recording equipment inside the library is prohibited.
• Regarding using computers, calculators, and other devices, please read Guide to Zoning Policy and Rules in the Central Library and use these in the designated locations only.

Material can be photocopied

Copyright Guideline：

Under the first clause of Article 31, the Act of Copyright Law, users can photocopy library materials. For the purpose of research, copyright law allows individual to make a partial duplication of library material (or full page for an article in a periodical that a certain period of time has passed after publication).

In case of deteriorated condition of library material, library may not admit to photocopy for preservation of the material.

Maximum limit of photocopy：

Material type	Maximum limit of photocopy
Books	Less than half of total pages
Collected works/ Collections of short stories	Less than half pages of each work
Article published on journal	Full Page: For a journal, a certain period of time has passed after publication. Less than full page of an article: Current edition
Map	Less than half part of a map

Definition of “A journal, a certain period of time has passed after publication”?

Newspaper (daily)	One day after publication date
Weekly magazine	A week after publication date
Monthly magazine	A month after publication date
Quarterly/ Annual magazine	Three months after publication date

Full page photocopy：

Not allowed (include a material after copy protection period)

Self- service photocopy

For users belong to Waseda University, only library materials which fulfills the copy right restriction above is allowed to photocopy.
Please fill out the title of the materials to be photocopied, pages, and other information in the “Application Form for Photocopying Library Materials” and bring it to the nearest service desk. Application forms are available near the photocopiers.
Non-library material such as personal notes is not allowed to make a photocopy by the photocopiers in the libraries.
Photocopiers are available until 20 minutes before the closing time.

Photocopiers and location

Please see floor map for locations:  Floor Map(PDF)

Copy card

Copy card for Waseda University library can be purchased only at libraries. (Student reading room for school of law is exceptional.) Most of the vending machines are located beside the copier.
Please note that a copy card sold at University Co-op is deferent type from the Libraries, so the Co-op’s copy card is not acceptable inside the libraries.
As for a purchase receipt for the library copy card, please contact the address specified on the copy card vending machine.

Photocopy service by operator

Photocopy service by operator at Microforms/ Photographic Services is available on the fourth floor. They also provide services such as photo shooting and data development of material. If you are non-Waseda users, please make sure to bring materials to Microforms/ Photographic Services. Please do not make a photocopy by yourself.

For more information, please see:

• Microforms/ Photographic Services (PDF)

Notice

Photocopy or document by user’s own recording devices such as camera or scanner is prohibited.

You can borrow laptops for group study, writing essays, and preparing presentations. Mini projectors dedicated for use with smartphones or tablets are also available.

User Qualification

• Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, and Faculty
  *Limited to persons who have an ID card issued by Waseda University.

How to Use the Service

• Devices are available for borrowing from the Helpdesk, located on the 2nd floor of the Central Library.
• You can borrow them in exchange for your Student/Staff ID card. While using the device, you won’t be able to use Library services requiring your ID card. When you return the device to the Helpdesk, your ID card will be given back to you.
• Devices are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations for loans are not permitted.
• Please be sure to return the loaned device by 30 minutes before closing.

Precautions

• Borrowers agree to assume responsibility for borrowed devices. Note that you will be liable for any loss or damage to the loaned device and be responsible for any fees incurred for damages sustained while the device is in your possession. Please do not leave devices unattended.
• Do not take the loaned device out of the Library. Please be sure to return it to the Helpdesk before leaving the Library.
• Any data saved on the loaned laptop and changed settings will be initialized by rebooting. Please be sure to copy your data to your own USB or cloud services before shutting down.
• Please note that some applications may not be up to date.
• The loaned laptop can only be used within the Orange or Green Zone (where using computers and other devices are allowed).
• Laptops operate Japanese language OS and are equipped with Japanese keyboards.
• Loaned projectors can only be used within the Active Area.