For Users with disability

We welcome any questions or inquiries at the following contacts so that users with disability can use Hokkaido University Library (Central Library and North Library) at ease.

CONTACT Central Library: TEL 011-706-3956, E-Mail service[at]lib.hokudai.ac.jp North Library: TEL 011-706-5575, E-Mail kitasv[at]lib.hokudai.ac.jp * Please replace [at] with @. * We would also like to hear what you noticed for improvement.

If you find difficulty in the library, please do not hesitate to let the counter staff know.
In the library you can use the following facilities and services.

1.Document digitalization for print-disabled users.(For Students in Hokkaido University) 2.Central Library The library guide(Universal design edition) is here.(PDF file / in Japanese) The floor map is here. 3.North Library The library guide(Universal design edition) is here.(PDF file / in Japanese) The floor map is here.

1.Document digitalization for print-disabled users.
(For Students in Hokkaido University)

We digitalize materials of the library for the people who is difficult to read to printed books and journals on the paper by a disability such as visual impairment, dyslexia, movement disorders and other disabilities.
Not only meterials in Hokkaido University but also in other universities or institutions (in that case, there is a charge for order).

For more datails, please check here(Japanese version only).

2.Central Library (North Library is here)

＜Lending goods and counter support (Central Library)＞

General counter (1) You can use a wheelchair We have a wheelchair in the counter and you can use it.
General counter (2) We can also communicate in writing We have large and small whiteboards and you can also communicate with us in writing.
General counter (3) You can use a hand glass We have a hand glass and you can use it.
General counter (4) We help you do research We help you do research at the reference counter behind the general counter. You can ask us and make an appointment by phone, FAX or E-Mail. TEL:011-706-2973, FAX:011-746-4595, E-Mail:ref[at]lib.hokudai.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @.)

The Floor Map of Central Library

 

＜Facilities (Central Library)＞

Parking space for users with disability We have a parking space for users with disability on the left of the entrance.
Ramp for wheelchair users On the left of the entrance we have a ramp for wheelchair users and handrails at each side of it.
Braille blocks Braille blocks lead you from the entrance to the general counter and the elevator, which you can take to the Lounge on the 3rd floor and Group Study Rooms on the 4th floor.
Elevator with buttons for wheelchair users, labels in Braille, mirrors and audio assist The elevator has buttons for wheelchair users and labels in Braille. At the front and the upper left of it you can find mirrors. And it informs you by voice (1) when the doors open and close, (2) whether it will go up or down and (3) what floor it arrives at.
Stairway rails with labels in Braille The stairway rails in the reading rooms have labels in Braille. But the closed stacks - rooms have stair rails on only one side and no Braille. If you have difficulty going up and down stairs, please let our counter staff know what materials you need. We will pick them up.
Reading table for wheelchair users We have a reading table for wheelchair users on the 3rd floor. You can adjust the height of it.
Individual study booth（semi-closed booth,1 barrier-free unit） One of the indivisual study booths (semi-closed type) in the open area is barrier-free. It has a structure with no steps at the entrance and exit, and a large proof switch that is easy to operate is installed. Equipped with an electric elevating desk, the height can be freely adjusted according to the physique of the user.
Restroom with multiple functions We have restrooms with multiple functions on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor. The restroom of 2nd floor has a sink unit for ostomate.

 3.North Library (Central Library is here)

＜Lending goods and counter support (North Library)＞

General counter (1) We can also communicate in writing We have a notebook-size whiteboard at the general counter on the 2nd floor and you can also communicate with us in writing.
General counter (2) You can use a hand glass We have a hand glass at the general counter on the 2nd floor and you can use it.

＜Facilities (North Library)＞

Parking space for users with disability We have a parking space for users with disability on the south of the library.
Ramp for wheelchair users On the left of the entrance we have a ramp for wheelchair users and handrails at left side of it.
Intercom to use the elevator We have the intercom on the 1st floor and you can call the staff to use the elevator.
Elevator with buttons for wheelchair users, labels in Braille and mirrors The elevator has buttons for wheelchair users and labels in Braille. At the front and the upper left of it you can find mirrors.
Restroom with multiple functions We have a restroom with multiple functions on the 2nd floor of east building and all of floors of west building.