{"id":8280,"date":"2023-03-29T14:30:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T05:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/library\/?p=8280"},"modified":"2024-08-01T10:08:15","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T01:08:15","slug":"treatment-of-book-return-because-of-the-spread-of-the-novel-coronavirus-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/library\/news-en\/2023\/03\/29\/8280\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Response to Novel Coronavirus  (COVID-19) *Updated March 29, 2023 *Added August 1, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: red;\"><b>For current library services, please check the information posted on the library website. (Added August 1, 2024)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, we announce measures of Waseda University Library.<\/p>\n<h3>Library Services\u202f(Updated March. 29, 2023)<\/h3>\n<p>*From April 1, 2023, wearing a mask in the libraries is at the discretion of the user.<br \/>\n*Further changes in services will be announced on this page.<br \/>\n*For other response of Waseda university, please check following site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/en\/news\/73371\">University Response to Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Entry &amp; Services (Updated March. 29, 2023)<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Cautions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When entering the libraries, please note the following points.<br \/>\n*Please do not visit the libraries when you have a fever or other symptoms of suspected infection, you test positive for Noval Coronavirus, or a family member you live with tests positive.<br \/>\n*Please disinfect your hands on your own responsibility before\/after using library facilities and materials.\u00a0We clean and disinfect the inside of the libraries, but ask you to forgive any imperfection.<\/p>\n<h4>Available Libraries<\/h4>\n<p>Most of libraries and reading rooms open regular hours. Please check\u00a0<a class=\"addicn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/library\/?p=2587\">User guide No.23<\/a>\u00a0for more details. On the other hand, there are some changes like below.<br \/>\n<u><\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">Central Library: Group Study Room 1 is available for who attend online classes with speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Some services and facilities may not be available depending on each library or reading room.<\/p>\n<h3>Library Materials Delivery Service<\/h3>\n<p>This mailing service is aimed to support Waseda University Library\u2019s users who have some difficulties to come to the university due to mainly influence by COVID-19.<br \/>\nCheck the guide,\u00a0<a class=\"link-about global-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/library\/en\/services\/interlibrary-loan\/#anc_46\">Library Materials Delivery Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Returning books, Suspension of the privileges (overdue books), Renewing loan periods<\/h3>\n<h4>Returning books<\/h4>\n<p>You can return books to circulation desks in the libraries, by mail service and to Book Return Posts located after closing time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">Returning books by mail service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can return them by mail service with traceable options (You-pack etc.) for the safety reason. We recommend you to keep the receipt of it.<br \/>\n\u30fbYou are responsible for the returning including its cost.<br \/>\n\u30fbWhen you pack them for the shipping, please put them in a plastic bag in order to prevent damage by water.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\u25a0Mailing address:<br \/>\n&#8211; In Japanese<br \/>\n\u3012169-8050\u3000\u65b0\u5bbf\u533a\u897f\u65e9\u7a32\u75301-6-1<br \/>\n\u65e9\u7a32\u7530\u5927\u5b66\u56f3\u66f8\u9928\uff08\u4e2d\u592e\u56f3\u66f8\u9928\uff09<br \/>\n\u5229\u7528\u8005\u652f\u63f4\u8ab2\u3000\u884c<br \/>\n\u96fb\u8a71: 03-5286-2195<br \/>\n\u203b\u8868\u9762\u30fb\u54c1\u540d\u306b\u300c\u8fd4\u5374\u56f3\u66f8\u5728\u4e2d\u300d\u3068\u8a18\u8f09\u3057\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002<br \/>\n\u203b\u96fb\u8a71\u756a\u53f7\u306f\u90f5\u9001\u624b\u7d9a\u304d\u4e0a\u5fc5\u8981\u306a\u60c5\u5831\u3068\u3057\u3066\u8a18\u8f09\u3057\u3066\u304a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<br \/>\n&#8211; In English<br \/>\nDept. of Users Support<br \/>\nBuilding No.18, Center for Scholarly Information 2F, Waseda Campus<br \/>\n1-6-1 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8050 TEL. 03-5286-2195<br \/>\n* Please write \u201cReturn Book(s)\u201d on the front side.<br \/>\n* The telephone number may be needed when you apply mail services.<\/p>\n<p>*Please send books of libraries and students&#8217; reading rooms other than the Central Library to the above address too. However, books of the International House of Literature and the Mathematics (School of Education) cannot be returned by mail.<br \/>\n*For books of the Theatre Museum, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/enpaku\/printmedia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the website of the Theatre Museum<\/a> (Japanese version only).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">Returning books to <span class=\"markk41jem3qq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Book<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark03hk6wppr\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Return<\/span>\u00a0Posts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can return books to the\u00a0<span class=\"markk41jem3qq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Book<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark03hk6wppr\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Return<\/span> Posts located outside following libraries and students&#8217; reading rooms when they are close.<br \/>\n*The returned books will be processed on the next opening day. If you want them to be processed on the day, please return them to circulation desks in the libraries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">Waseda Campus: S.Takata Memorial Research Library where <span class=\"markk41jem3qq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Book<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark03hk6wppr\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Return<\/span>\u00a0Post is located in front of 1st floor entrance of Building No.2, each student reading room<br \/>\nToyama Campus: Toyama Library where <span class=\"markk41jem3qq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Book<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark03hk6wppr\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Return<\/span>\u00a0Post is located outside entrance<br \/>\nNishiwaseda Campus: Science and Engineering Library where <span class=\"markk41jem3qq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Book<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark03hk6wppr\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Return<\/span>\u00a0Post is located outside entrance, Science and Engineering Students\u2019 Reading Room (*You can not return books that you borrow from other libraries or other student reading rooms to the <span class=\"markk41jem3qq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Book<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark03hk6wppr\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Return<\/span>\u00a0Post of Science and Engineering Students\u2019 Reading Room)<br \/>\nTokorozawa Campus: Tokorozawa Library where <span class=\"markk41jem3qq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Book<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark03hk6wppr\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Return<\/span>\u00a0Post is located outside entrance<br \/>\n*Central Library does not have <span class=\"markk41jem3qq\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Book<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark03hk6wppr\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Return<\/span>\u00a0Post.<\/p>\n<h4>Suspension of the privileges (overdue books) (Updated March 29, 2023)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">In consideration of the impact of the coronavirus, penalties for overdue books will be as follows;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(1) Suspension until the overdue books for more than 4 days are returned<br \/>\nYou will not be able to borrow books until the overdue books for more than 4 days are returned.\u00a0If the overdue book is placed on hold by another user, your borrowing privileges will be suspended.<br \/>\n*You will be notified by e-mail when someone places hold on the book you are borrowing. Please be sure to return it by the due date.<\/p>\n<p>(2) Suspension after the books are returned (Based on the number of days overdue and the number of books)<br \/>\n\u21d2The exemption will continue until May 9, 2023. Please note that there will be no exemption on and after May 10.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Services<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/waseda-jp.libguides.com\/c.php?g=916896&amp;p=6695475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for information about e-resources (databases, online journals &amp; e-books).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For current library services, please check the information posted on the library website. 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