Libraries with Interlibrary Access Agreements

The following libraries with which we have interlibrary access agreements can be accessed simply by presenting your identification (student ID card or faculty/staff ID card):
– Libraries of Future Leading Innovation Partnership(FLIP)
--Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Library
--Libraries of Institute of Sciece Tokyo
--Hitotsubashi University Library
– Atomi University Library*
– Japan Women’s University Library*
– JETRO Institute of Developing Economies Library 
* Services available: in-library use and photocopying only
*Please make sure to check the relevant library’s website for further details via “Information for Ochanomizu University Members: Libraries with Interlibrary Access Agreements”

When using libraries of universities or institutions not listed above, a letter of introduction or prior notification is required. 

Libraries in Japan

Prior notification to the library you wish to use is required. Please apply by email no later than one week before your intended date of use (excluding weekends and national holidays).
Please note that approval may take longer when requesting access to rare or special materials.  

Please use “Application for a Letter of Introduction” as the subject line and include the following information in the body of your email to Library Services:

• Full name (with katakana spelling)  

• Student ID number 
• Affiliation (please include department, major, course, and year)
• Email address
• Phone number
• Name of library you wish to use
• Preferred dates of use (Please check the library’s website for hours of operation) 
  1st choice: Preferred Date of Visit (Expected Arrival Time)
  2nd choice: Preferred Date of Visit (Expected Arrival Time)
  3ｒｄ choice: Preferred Date of Visit (Expected Arrival Time)
• Please provide the following details for each item you wish to use:
  Title:
  Volume/Year:
  Call number:
  ISBN/ISSN：
• Purpose of use (please describe the research topic or reason for your visit)
  Example: Research on gender education
• Source confirming library holdings (e.g., CiNii Books, university OPAC, etc.)

Once we receive a response from the library you wish to use and the letter of introduction is ready to be issued, we will notify you at your registered contact address.
In some cases, the letter of introduction must be collected at the Circulation Counter on the first floor of the library.
(Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00)
 

Overseas Libraries

We issue a letter of introduction in English for your use at overseas libraries. 
Please complete the “Application Form for Overseas Letter of Introduction” and submit it at least two weeks prior to the date on which you wish to receive the letter using one of the following methods:

1. Apply in person
Please bring the original application form at the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor of the library.

2. Apply by email
Please send a scanned copy of the completed application form by email with the subject line “Application for Overseas Letter of Introduction.”
Please bring the original application form when you pick up the letter.

“Application Form for Overseas Letter of Introduction” (Word / PDF) 
*A handwritten comment and signature from your academic supervisor are also required.

Once the English letter of introduction has been prepared, we will notify you at the registerd contact address.
Please come to the Circulation Desk on the 1st floor to pick up the letter.
(Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00)
 

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