Users Requiring Assistance

Data Transmission Service for Persons with Print Disabilities

It is a service that allows users to access data for persons with print disabilities (such as audio DAISY and braille data) created or collected by the National Diet Library via the internet.

How to Use

Those who wish to use the service must register in advance.

If you would like to use the service, please send the following information via this form. The library will respond with details about the next steps.

Individual User Registration

You can also register as an individual user to use the "Data Transmission Service for Persons with Print Disabilities." For more details, please refer to the information below.

Loan Service for Academic Literature Audio Tapes

It is a service that allows users to borrow academic literature audiobooks (in DAISY format CDs or cassette tapes) produced by the National Diet Library.

How to Use

Those who wish to use the service must register in advance.

If you would like to use the service, please send the following information via this form. The library will respond with details about the next steps.

Sapie (A Japanese National Online Library Services for Persons with Print Disabilities)

It is a network service that allows users to access various information by utilizing a database of braille books and audiobooks created or owned by Sapie member facilities and organizations across Japan.

The above service can be cross-searched using "Mina Search (National Diet Library Search for Persons with Disabilities).

How to Use

Those who wish to use the service must register in advance.

If you would like to use the service, please send the following information via this form. The library will respond with details about the next steps.

Individual User Registration

You can also register as an individual user to use "Sapie." For more details, please refer to the information below.

Reading Support Devices

As support for individuals who find it difficult to read printed text, we offer the loan of reading support devices.

Loan Location

Document Supply Center, 1st Floor, Main Library

Note: Magnifying reading devices are installed on the west side of the 1st floor of the main library. They are available for use at any time during open hours.

Loan Hours


Note: Please return the device by the library's closing time on the day of the loan.

Reading Support Devices

LED Wide Light Loupe

LED Wide Light Loupe

Reading Loupe

Reading Loupe

Reading Ruler

Reading Ruler

Magnifying Reading Device

Magnifying Reading Device

Other Individual Support

If you encounter any difficulties using the library, we offer services and support tailored to your needs, so please feel free to consult us.

Additionally, a communication board is available at the counter for use as needed.