Part-time lecturers (CLA/GS/ICUHS) can use the library throughout the academic year if they have classes during any term. A library card is required for library access and borrowing materials.
Application / Issuance Hours
Weekdays in Term
Application Reception
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Available Dates and Times for New Card Pickup
From 2:00 PM on the next business day (weekday) after application
*For those wishing to pick up on Saturday, please apply by Thursday.
Issuance Hours
Until 5:30 PM
Saturdays in Term
Application Reception
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Available Dates and Times for New Card Pickup
From 2:00 PM on the next business day (weekday) after application
Issuance Hours
Until 4:30 PM
Out of Term
Application Reception / Issuance Hours
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Available Dates and Times for New Card Pickup
From 2:00 PM on the next business day (weekday) after application
Application Method
New Application
Please fill out the required fields in this form and submit it. (Please log in with your @icu.ac.jp account when prompted for authentication.)
It may take some time to issue a new card. For more details, please refer to the section "Application / Issuance Hours.
Renewal
Please fill out the required fields in this form and submit it. (Please log in with your @icu.ac.jp account when prompted for authentication.)
The library card will be reused, so please bring it with you on your first visit after submitting the application form. Additionally, please complete the renewal procedure at the beginning of each new academic year.
The confirmation process may take some time, so we kindly ask you to apply well in advance.
Number of Items
Unlimited
Lending Period
Books: 3 months
Back issues of Journals: 1 week
Validity Period of Library Card
Until the end of the academic year of appointment (please complete the renewal procedure each academic year).
Book Purchases
If you wish to request the purchase of reference materials for the courses you are teaching to be added to the university library collection, please apply via this form. (Please log in with your @icu.ac.jp account when prompted for authentication.)
Photocopy Services
If you are applying for personal research purposes, we provide photocopies at the actual cost of production. Please fill out this form to submit your request. If you need the copies for classroom use at ICU, please indicate the course number and name, and write "for class use" in the comments section.
Course reserve books are materials designated by instructors as essential reading for students in line with the progress of the course. If you wish to set course reserve books for your class, please refer to the page below:
Part-time lecturers (CLA/GS)
You can access databases on and off campus by logging into e-Resource Access (Open Athens). Use your ICU Net ID and password to log in.
Part-time lecturers (ICUHS)
Those who have a library card can use remote access. Please submit the E-resource Access Application and Pledge along with your library card application (please submit these with each renewal of your library card).