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Newsletter No.53 is now out!
(2024/09/30)
Newsletter No.53 has been published! (Japanese Only)
(2024/09/30)
Newsletter No.53 has been published! (Japanese Only)
(2024/09/17)
Based on the Open Access(OA) Acceleration Project implemented by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Shizuoka University has started supporting for the Article Processing Charge (APC) for the OA publication of articles.
There are requirements for eligible articles, so please read the following page for details carefully (internal access only).
(2024/09/09)
By using the NDL Search OAI-PMH for the National Diet Library Digital Collection and Aozora Bunko, more detailed information can now be reflected in the Shizuoka University OPAC more quickly and automatically.
The National Diet Library Digital Collection is a service that allows patrons to browse digital materials held by the National Diet Library.
For information on how to use the transmission service at Shizuoka University Library, please see Digitized Contents Transmission Service for Libraries (Shizuoka University Library).
The Aozora Bunko is an initiative by volunteers to digitize works whose copyright protection period has expired in Japan and make them available for free on the Internet.
(2024/08/30)
Because of the approach of Typhoon No.10, Shizuoka Main Library and Hamamatsu Branch Library will close all day on August 31st.
Also on September 2nd, the library hours may change depending on the typhoon situation.
Please check our website, bulletin boards, and X (formerly Twitter).
(2024/08/26)
Due to the server maintenance, OPAC and myLibrary won’t be available as follows.
We kindly ask for your understanding.
Mon, September 2nd, 2024 6:30am – 8:30am
(2024/08/05)
Due to the update of the terminal system, all thin client terminals installed in the Shizuoka University Libraries will be removed as follows. Thank you for your understanding.
| Campus | Area | Removal time | Available network devices | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shizuoka Main Library |
3F Reading Room (2units) 4F PC Work Area (18units) 6F Seminar Room (50units) |
After September sequentially |
Using personal devices with Wi-Fi connection Library laptop for loan (Apply at the counter) Desktop PC for printing (No application required) |
Seminars and other events hosted by the library that were previously held in the seminar room on the 6th floor will now be held in the Center for Information Infrastructure’s Computer Lab. |
| Hamamatsu Branch Library | 1F PC Work Area (10units) | After September sequentially |
Using personal devices with Wi-Fi connection Laptop at the PC Work Area |
(2024/07/12)
Open Library at the Shizuoka Main Library will be held in conjunction with the Summer Open Campus.
■August 1st(Thu) – August 6th(Tue), 2024 (Closed on August 4th(Sun))
■Shizuoka Main Library
Please take a look the Shizuoka University Library website for Opening Hours.
During the period, the exhibits that related to learning and research at Shizuoka University and the library tour will be held.
If you would like to observe the library, please ask at the service counter.
・The Exhibition of faculty writings of Shizuka University
・The Book Exhibition by the Student Advisory Group
・The Library Tours (*August 1st, 2nd, 6th only)


(*Click the image to open the PDF.)
(2024/07/10)
The Shizuka University Library is currently running an eBook campaign. The contents are the following two. [free of charge]
You can make a purchase request to the library. [for all students]
You can also try out full-page e-Books that have not yet been purchased at Shizuoka University.[for all students, faculty, staff]
Click the image to enlarge.
How to use
[1] Find eBooks on the website KinoDen!
[2] Click on the “試し読み” button to quickly read the full page.
[3] If you are a student, click the “購入リクエスト” button for good books to make it into the library collection.
KinoDen
Use KinoDen from outside a campus
About the Campaign
About KinoDen eBooks Purchase Request
[Participants] Students of Shizuoka University
[Type of book] E-books for learning and culture
[Period] Jul.8th, 2024 – Jan.7th, 2025 (6 months)
[Number of books] Up to 5 books per student
We will stop accepting requests when the budget limit is reached.
About KinoDen Full-text Trial Reading Service
[Participants] Students, faculty, and staff of Shizuoka University
[Period] Jul.8th, 2024 – Jan.7th, 2025 (6 months)
Usually, only a small part of the book is available to try out, but during the campaign, you can read the full pages.
Use it to check the full pages before submitting a purchase request, for example.
Other
(2024/07/04)
This is a furniture exhibition organized by the Modern Industry Seminar of the Department of Economics, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Would you like to think about the relationship between forests and humans through the wooden furniture and accessories on display?
When students who belong the Modern Industry Seminar are present at the gallery, you can enjoy the exhibition chatting with them.
■July 10th (Wed) – August 2nd (Fri) 9am – 5pm : Monday – Friday
■Shizuoka Main Library 4th floor, Gallery
(*Click the image to open the PDF.)
(2024/07/01)
During following periods, please do not use library as a self-study area or use seats for a long time.
Visitors can only use when read or borrow holding materials.
Jul.11th(Thu) – Jul.31st(Wed)