Postal Loan and Return Service

You can borrow and return materials from the Ochanomizu University Library by postal service. 
Please note that all postage costs must be borne by the user.
Please read the instructions below carefully before applying.

Postal Loan　／　Postal Return

About Postal Loans

  • Eligible Users
Undergraduate students, graduate students, research students, non-degree students, and faculty and staff members (including part-time staff) of this university.
*Users other than those listed above are not eligible for this service.
 
  • Eligible Materials

    Items whose holding information in the detailed record screen of OPAC meets the following conditions.
    ● Items with the field “Status” left blank
    ● Items whose “Location” contains “Library” or items located in the ”Library (Institute for Gender Studies)”
    * The following items are not eligible for this service: 
    ・ Interlibrary loan (ILL) items borrowed from other institutions
    ・ Items shelved in departmental libraries or resource rooms on campus
    ・ Items whose “Status” is indicated as “Not for loan”
    ・ Journals
    ・ Audiovisual materials
    ・ Items in poor physical condition that cannot withstand postal delivery
    ・ Oversized items that are difficult to ship

  • Number of Items That Can Be Borrowed
    The number of items that can be borrowed is the same as the standard borrowing limits.
    Users with overdue items or whose borrowing privileges have been suspended cannot use this service.
    There is no limit to the number of times you may apply for this service.
 
  • Loan Period
    The loan period is the same as when borrowing materials in person. Please refer to the information provided here.
    The shipping date from the library will be considered the loan start date.
    You can check the due date via My Account.
     
  • Estimated Time for Receiving Materials
    The estimated time from the application date to shipment is within one week.
    Delivery with a specified date and time, or urgent delivery requests cannot be accommodated.
     
  • Shipping Fees

　Items will be shipped via Yu-Pack (parcel), cash on delivery.
　Depending on the number of items requested in a single application, the shipment may be split into multiple parcels.
　We regret that this may lead to increased shipping costs and appreciate your understanding. You will be notified of the fee at the time of shipment.  Please have it prepared to pay upon delivery.
　For details on shipping fees, please refer to the Yu-Pack Basic shipping fee table (Japan Post website).
　If you wish to pay the postage with public research funds, please indicate this at the time of application.

  • How to Apply

    Please complete the “Ochanomizu University Library Application Form for Book Delivery Service ” (Word file) and send it as an email attachment.
    ・ Please use the subject line “Postal Loan Application (Your Name)” when sending the email.
    ・ As we may need to contact you regarding shipment or for confirmation, please provide an email address you can check and respond to promptly.
    ・ You may set a password on the Word file if desired; however, please make sure to provide the password separately.

    [Application Email Address] lib-serv@cc.ocha.ac.jp

    *If you are unable to use the Word file provided above, please copy the following into the body of the email, fill in the required fields, and send it to us.
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    ■ Applicant’s Full Name:
    ■ Affiliation/Year (Grade):
    ■ Student/Faculty/Staff ID Number:
    ■ Shipping Address:
    ■ Phone Number:

    [Requested Materials]
    ・ Title/Author:
    ・ Location:
    ・ Call Number:
    ・ Barcode No:

    If you are requesting multiple items at the same time, please include the above information for each item as appropriate.
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About Postal Return

Materials from the Ochanomizu University Library can be returned by mail.  Please be aware that the shipping costs must be borne by the sender.
 
  • Eligible Materials
    Items whose holding information in the detailed record screen of OPAC meets the following conditions.
    ●“Location” contains “Library” or items located in the "Library (Institute for Gender Studies)"
    * The following items are not eligible for this service 
    ・ Interlibrary loan (ILL) items borrowed from other institutions
    ・ Items shelved in departmental libraries or resource rooms on campus
    ・ Audiovisual materials
  • How to Send
    To prevent damage or moisture during transportation, please wrap the item(s) in a plastic bag and pack them with cushioning material.
    Please use a trackable shipping method such as Yu-Pack (parcel), courier service, or Letter Pack.
    Please note that shipping and packaging costs will be your responsibility. We appreciate your understanding.
     
  • Mailing Address

    Ochanomizu University Library, Library Services, Library and Information Division
    2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610 Japan
    　*Please write “Books Enclosed for Return” …on the package.

    After shipping, please notify Library Services (lib-serv@cc.ocha.ac.jp) and provide the following information:
    (1) Date of shipment
    (2) Shipping method (e.g., Yu-Pack (parcel), courier service)
    (3) Tracking number
    (4) Title of the item(s)

    The return date will be recorded as the date on which the returned item(s) are processed by the Library after arrival.
    We will contact you once the return process has been completed.

Contact Information

Ochanomizu University Library, Library Services, Library and Information Division
2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610 Japan 
E-mail: lib-serv@cc.ocha.ac.jp

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