Hamamatsu

  Gallery [Introduction to Nankai Trough Earthquakes]

(2026/10/02)

The panel exhibition “Introduction to Nankai Trough Earthquakes,” prepared by the University’s Center for Integrated Research and Education of Natural Hazards, is now on display.
Drawing on the damage caused by past Nankai Trough megaearthquakes and their historical records, the panels explain the scale of the next anticipated earthquake and what we can do now to prepare.
We invite you to visit the Gallery to see the exhibition.

• October 2 (Fri) – October 30 (Fri), 2026
  Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Hamamatsu branch Library 1st floor, Gallery

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  Newsletter No.59 is now out!

(2026/09/30)

Newsletter No.59 is now out!

Newsletter No.59 has been published! (Japanese Only)

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  Update: E-resources Off-Campus Access Error

(2026/09/28)

We have confirmed that errors are occurring when accessing ACS Publications.
ACS is investigating the cause and working to restore normal service.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
*On-Campus Access is normally available.

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  [Ended] Shizuoka University REpository (SURE) won’t be available

(2026/08/06)

Due to the server maintenance, Shizuoka University REpository (SURE) won’t be available as follows.
We kindly ask for your understanding.

Tue, August 18th, 2026 9:30 – 18:00

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  Loan Limit for Undergraduate Students Increased to 7 Books

(2026/07/31)

Effective July 30th, 2026, the loan limit for undergraduate students has officially been increased to 7 books.
In addition, the following users may borrow up to 7 books from the open shelves of the Shizuoka Main Library:

• Graduate students
• Faculty
• Staff
• Emeritus professors

(*Please click the image to view the PDF.)

• The relevant regulations have been amended to reflect the above changes.
• The trial period for the 7-book loan limit ended on July 29th, 2026.

References:

• Results of the “Survey on Loan Limits” and a trial to increase the number of books available for loan(2025/06/13)
• Extension of the Trial Period for the 7-Book Loan Limit(2026/06/30)
• Results of the “Survey on Loan Limits” (Period: 2025/12/01 – 2026/02/14) [PDF, Japanese only]

Shizuoka

  [Ended] “Open Library” event will be held. (8/4-8/6)

(2026/07/10)

The “Open Library” event at the Shizuoka Main Library will be held in conjunction with the Summer Open Campus.

• August 4th(Tue) – August 6th(Thu), 2026, 9:00 – 17:00
• Shizuoka Main Library

During this period, special exhibits related to academic learning and research at the Shizuoka University will be on display, and guided library tours will be offered.
If you wish to visit or observe the library, please inquire at the service counter.

• The Exhibition of Faculty Writings of Shizuoka University
• The Book Exhibition by the Student Advisory Group
• The Book Exhibition related Shizuoka University & Shizuoka Prefecture
• Guided Library Tours (Held twice daily, 11:00 – 11:30 / 13:30 – 14:00)

(*Please click the image to view the PDF.)

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  For Visitors: Limited Library Access during Examination Period (7/13-7/31)

(2026/07/08)

Please note that during the examination period, visitors may use the library for reading and borrowing library materials only.
We kindly ask visitors to refrain from using the library as a self-study space or remaining in the library for extended periods.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

July 13th(Mon) – July 31st(Fri)

Shizuoka

  [Ended] Gallery Exhibition “To be with forest : sustainable relationships with forest”

(2026/07/01)

This exhibition on furniture and timber is presented by the Modern Industry Seminar of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Institute for Furniture of Local Trees and its Values.
Would you like to join us in imagining a future that connects Shizuoka’s forests, industries, and everyday lives?
When faculty members and students are present in the gallery, visitors can learn more about the exhibition from them.

• July 8th (Wed) – August 6th (Thu) 9am – 5pm : Monday – Friday, Weekdays only (excluding public holidays)
• Shizuoka Main Library 4th floor, Gallery

(*Click the image to open the PDF.)

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  Extended Loan Period for Summer Vacation (Students only)

(2026/07/01)

The loan period and return date during the summer vacation are as follows.

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  Extension of the Trial Period for the 7-Book Loan Limit

(2026/06/30)

We are currently conducting a trial to increase the loan limit for undergraduate students to seven books.
Based on the results of the user survey conducted from December to February last academic year, as well as actual usage data, we are preparing to make the seven-book limit the standard, with a target implementation in late July.
The trial, originally scheduled to end on June 30, 2026, will be extended until the official implementation begins.
Details of the trial are as follows.

• Trial Period : July 1st, 2025 – Late July, 2026
• Undergraduate students can borrow up to 7 books.
• The following users are able to borrow up to 7 books from the open shelves of the Shizuoka Main Library:
  • Graduate students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Emeritus Professor

(*Click the image to open the PDF.)