Services
Non-members of the University of Tokyo may read or photocopy materials held in the Library of Economics, but cannot borrow them.
Inquiry before Visiting
After specifying materials using UTokyo OPAC, please use the form below to make a reservation between seven and three opening days (excluding Saturday opening days and holiday opening days) before your preferred date.
You may not be able to use the library if you do not make a reservation in advance.
- Please note that we may limit the use of materials depending on their conditions.
- You may photocopy portions of library materials within the limit of the Copyright Act of Japan. The library’s copy machines accept either the University of Tokyo CO-OP copy cards or cash.
Specifying Materials
Use UTokyo OPAC to search for materials. Refer to OPAC User’s Guide for instructions.
- You may use materials with the locations “Eco.Lib.”, “Eco.Lib.Reserved”, and “Eco.Lib.Repository” in the Library of Economics.
- For materials with the locations “Eco.Lib.Resources” and “Eco.Lib.Vault”, please inquire in advance with the Resources and Historical Collections Office (Shiryo-shitsu).
Inquiry Form
Please use the form below or contact us by email or fax to make a reservation. Please note that we do not accept inquiries by phone.
Library Use Application Form
Library Use Application Form (multiple materials)
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The following information is required:
- Title of material
- Call number
- Your name
- Your affiliation
- Your email address
- Preferred date and time (*)
* As a rule, you may stay in the library up to two hours during opening hours for general materials and up to two hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays (except when the library is closed) for microform materials.
If you would like to stay longer, please indicate the reason and desired number of hours in the message field.
Please check the calendar for opening hours.
We will confirm your application and notify you if it is accepted.
Due to the limited number of seats, your requested dates and times may not be available.
If you have not received a reply from us by the day before your visit, please contact us.
Contact Information (Email or Fax)
Library of Economics’ Service Section
Procedures on the Day
- Please bring your official identification (e.g., student ID, driver’s license, Individual Number Card) and present it to the staff at the circulation desk.
- A letter of introduction issued by your institution is not required.
- Please use the materials at your assigned seat.
Precautions
Please make sure to make a reservation. You will not be allowed to use the library without one.
