1. To Visit the Central Library or North Library (PERMITTED PERSONS ONLY, NO BOOKING REQUIRED)

PERSONS PERMITTED & AVAILABLE SERVICE

Persons Permitted Available Service
(1) Researchers who belong to other institutions in Hokkaido
(2) Former faculty/employee of Hokkaido University
(3) Hokkaido University Alumni
(4) Students of the Open University of Japan
(5) Persons who are taking Open Lectures in Hokkaido University (during the lecture period ONLY)

A. One Day Use (Use/Copy library materials)
B. Sign Up/Renew a Library Membership (Borrow/Use/Copy library materials)

(6) Researchers who belong to other institutions outside Hokkaido
(7) Students & faculty of universities which take part in the ILL Service Network among university libraries in Hokkaido
(8) Students of other universities & 4th and 5th grade students of technical schools or vocational schools

A. One Day Use (Use/Copy library materials)

ADMISSION

▶ Persons (1) - (5)
You are asked to visit the library during 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays.
▸ You are allowed to use the library until the closing time once you complete signing up or renewing your library membership.
▸ You are NOT allowed to visit the library on weekends and national holidays (except for those who already signed up or renewed the library membership during and after March, 2023).
▸ If you already signed up or renewed your library membership during and after March, 2023, you are allowed to use the library from 9:00 AM to the closing time both on weekdays and weekends (inc. national holidays).

▶ Persons (6) - (8)
You are asked to visit the library during 9:00 AM an 4:00 PM on weekdays.
▸ You are allowed to use the library until the closing time once you complete the registration.
▸ You are NOT allowed to visit the library on weekends and national holidays.
▸ For those from outside Hokkaido who want to inquire about our library materials, we recommend that you contact us in advance. Please note that inquiries sent after 5:00 PM on weekdays or during weekends will be replied on the following business day.
  - Central Library: service [at] lib.hokudai.ac.jp
  - North Library: kitasv [at] lib.hokudai.ac.jp

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Persons Permitted Required Documents
(1) Researchers who belong to other institutions in Hokkaido
▸ Sign Up or One Day Use:
1) Faculty ID or employment verification letter (official documents published from your affiliation to guarantee your status or job title of the relevant fiscal year)
2) Government-issued ID (*1)
▸ Renew:
1) & 2) stated above (*1)
3) Hokkaido University Library card

For those who already signed up or renewed your library membership during and after March, 2023, you need the Hokkaido University Library card only.

(2) Former faculty/employee of Hokkaido University
▸ Sign Up or One Day Use:
1) Official document to prove your previous employment at Hokkaido University (*2)
2) Government-issued ID (*1)
▸ Renew:
1) Government-issued ID (*1)
2) Hokkaido University Library card

For those who already signed up or renewed your library membership during and after March, 2023, you need the Hokkaido University Library card only.

(3) Hokkaido University Alumni
▸ Sign Up or One Day Use:
1) The copy of diploma or original graduation certificate/withdrawal certificate with official transcript
* The copy of graduation certificate and withdrawal certificate with official transcript are NOT acceptable. Make sure to bring the original one.
2) Government-issued ID (*1)
▸ Renew:
1) Government-issued ID (*1)
2) Hokkaido University Library card

For those who already signed up or renewed your library membership during and after March, 2023, you need the Hokkaido University Library card only.

(4) Students of the Open University of Japan
▸ Sign Up:
1) Student ID of the Open University of Japan
2) Official request form for using the library published from the Open University of Japan
* Make sure to bring both 1) and 2) on your first visit.
▸ One Day Use:
1) Student ID of the Open University of Japan
▸ Renew:
1) & 2) stated above
3) Hokkaido University Library card

For those who already signed up or renewed your library membership during and after March, 2023, you need the Hokkaido University Library card only.

(5) Persons who are taking Open Lectures in Hokkaido University (lend the library card during the lecture period ONLY)
▸ Sign Up or One Day Use:
1) Open Lecture attendance certificate
2) Government-issued ID (*1)
* Signing up is acceptable only in the Central Library.

For those who already signed up or renewed your library membership during and after March, 2023, you need the Hokkaido University Library card only.

(6) Researchers who belong to other institutions outside Hokkaido
▸ One Day Use:
1) Faculty ID or employment verification letter (official documents published from your affiliation to guarantee your status or job title)
2) Government-issued ID (*1)

(7) Students & faculty of universities which take part in the ILL Service Network among university libraries in Hokkaido
▸ One Day Use:
Student ID or faculty ID published from your affiliation

(8) Students of other universities & 4th and 5th grade students of technical schools or vocational schools
▸ One Day Use:
Student ID published from your affiliation

(*1) Government-issued ID should be a document to prove your identity (full name and present address) such as driver's license, certification of driving history, My Number Card, Basic Resident Registration Card (Juki Card), health insurance card (with your own address), passport (with your own address), residence card, or disability certificate.
(*2) Official document to prove your previous employment at Hokkaido University should be an appointment letter or other documents consisting of working conditions you had in Hokkaido University.

2023/03/16 09:10
update: 2023/03/16 12:06