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Newsletter No.56 is now out!
(2025/09/30)
Newsletter No.56 is now out!
Newsletter No.56 has been published! (Japanese Only)
Shizuoka
Shizuoka Main Library is going to close at 3 p.m. (September 5th)
(2025/09/05)
Due to the issuance of a storm warning for Southern Shizuoka City caused by the approach of Typhoon No. 15, the Shizuoka Main Library will be closed from 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 5th.
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Scheduled downtime and feature limitation for Maruzen eBook Library maintenance on Aug. 9-17
(2025/08/07)
Due to system maintenance, Maruzen eBook Library will be temporarily unavailable during the following periods:
| Schedule | Suspended service |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM, Saturday, August 9 – 12:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2025 (Japan Time) | All functions of Maruzen eBook Library |
| 12:00 PM, Sunday, August 10 – 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 17, 2025 (Japan Time) | Content download, request registration A momentary interruption will occur on August 17 due to the system switchover. |
We kindly ask for your understanding.
Shizuoka
Shizuoka Main Librarie are going to close at 5:00 p.m. (July 30th)
(2025/07/30)
Due to the suspension of classes at night following the issuance of a tsunami warning, The Shizuoka Main Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30.
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We welcome your E-Book requests! (Students only)
(2025/07/23)
If the book you want to read for study or cultural enrichment is not available at Shizuoka University, please request it from the library. We will purchase and provide it for you. (Only for Shizuoka University students. Each student may request up to 3 books per year.) You can make requests even if you are off campus, such as at home. We accept not only paper books but also E-books. Furthermore, you can request more E-books than usual now.
Click the image to enlarge.
★How to request★
- Requests made through myLibrary
- You can request both E-books and paper books from the following link.
myLibrary ＞ New request ＞ Request & Recommend Books
When requesting an E-book, please add “E-book” to the title to distinguish it from a paper book.
- You can easily apply with the click of a button on the following e-book websites.
- KinoDen（KINOKUNIYA COMPANY, LTD.）
- Maruzen eBook Library（MARUZEN-YUSHODO Company, Limited）
- ProQuest Ebook Central（ProQuest）
If the e-book you searched for is not available at Shizuoka University, please click the “Request” button on the book details screen to submit your request.
If you submit your request using this method, you will not need to submit the same request again on myLibrary.
★What’s more, you can request lots of E-books right now!★
- [Period] Until The end of January, 2026
- [Number of books] Up to 5 books per student (Separate from the normal book request limit of 3 books per student per year.)
You can request up to 5 E-Books in addition to the regular student book requests (up to 3 books per student per year).
E-Book requests submitted during the implementation period will automatically be subject to the “Up to 5 books per student”.
★Supplementary Information★
- The books requested will be checked by the selection committee before a purchase decision is made. Expensive items will be reviewed separately by the Student Book Selection Committee.
- Requests cannot be made for items related to hobbies or entertainment, items that are appropriate for individuals to purchase, or magazines / journals.
- List of E-books purchased by the Shizuoka University
（How to access each E-Book from off-campus）
Inquiry
Shizuoka ： Books Processing Unit
e-Mail: lib-book at adb.shizuoka.ac.jp
Hamamatsu：Branch Library Material Unit
e-Mail: libh-moku at adb.shizuoka.ac.jp
e-Mail: lib-book at adb.shizuoka.ac.jp
Hamamatsu：Branch Library Material Unit
e-Mail: libh-moku at adb.shizuoka.ac.jp
Shizuoka
[Ended] “Open Library” event will be held. (8/1-8/5)
(2025/07/16)
The “Open Library” event at the Shizuoka Main Library will be held in conjunction with the Summer Open Campus.
- August 1st(Fri) – August 5th(Tue), 2025 (Closed on August 3rd(Sun))
- Shizuoka Main Library
Please refer to the Shizuoka University Library website for opening hours.
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 Shizuka University
- The Book Exhibition by the Student Advisory Group
- The Book Exhibition related Shizuoka University & Shizuoka Prefecture
- Guided Library Tours (*August 1st, 4th, 5th only)
(*Please click the image to view the PDF.)
Hamamatsu
[Ended]Gallery “Study Abroad Week by SIPS”
(2025/07/11)
Why don’t you talk to seniors about studying abroad?
Seniors who have studied abroad will answer any questions you may have.
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- July 14th (Mon) – July 18th (Fri) 11:50 am – 12:45 pm
- Hamamatsu branch Library 1st floor, Gallery and Lounge
Shizuoka
[Ended] Gallery Exhibition “Shizuoka is the Furniture Production Area! : Atelier of local trees and life”
(2025/07/03)
This exhibition of furniture is presented by the following organizations:
- Modern Industry Seminar of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Institute for Furniture of Local Trees and its Values.
- Forest Ecosystem Section, Center for education and research in field sciences, Faculty of Agriculuture.
This exhibition invites you to reflect on the relationship between forests and humans through wood products crafted from timber sourced from university campuses and educational forests.
When students who belong the Modern Industry Seminar are in attendance, you can enjoy the exhibition chatting with them.
- July 9th (Wed) – August 5th (Tue) 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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Visitor access to the library will be restricted during the University’s examination period. (7/11-7/31)
(2025/07/01)
Please note that during the following periods, the library should not be used as a self-study space or for prolonged seating.
Access for visitors is limited to reading or borrowing library materials only.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
July 11th(Fri) – July 31st(Thu)
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Extended Loan Period for Summer Vacation (Students only)
(2025/07/01)
The loan period and return date during the summer vacation are as follows.
| Student | Type of Item | Check-out | Due date |
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| Undergrad. | All | Jul.25 – Sep.22 | Oct.7 |
| Grad. | Open Shelf (Shizuoka) | ||
| Others | Jul.8 – Sep.6 |