FAQ
Can external visiters use libraries?
As a rule, it's not allowed for external visiters to use the libraries.
With some specific steps, researchers or university students from outside are allowed to use materials in the medical libraries
for the purpuse of researching and studying. View for external visiters for more details .
Can alumni use libraries?
With some specific steps, graduates from Kistasato Universities are allowed to use materials in the medical libraries
View for alumni for more details .
What can I do using library online services?
You can renew the materials that have been checked out, make a reservation and apply for interlibrary loan.
Can I use a cellphone in the library?
You can't make a phonecall nor use any application that makes noise. Please make phonecall outside the libraries.
Can I extend a due date for returning?
You can extend a due date up to three times. Please use Library online services in the website of medical libraries. Be careful that you can't renew materials that have already been reserved.
I'm late for a due date. What should I do?
Please return overdue books immediately. In case it's overdue, you won't be able to borrow other books in all the libraries.
ex) three days overdue × two books = suspension for six days
In summer vacation, can I borrow materials longer than usual?
No, the medical libraries's borrowing policy is the same as usual even in a vacation.
I would like to check what I am borrowing now and whether I returned all. Where should I check?
You can check them from Library online services
I've lost/damaged the material I borrowed. What should I do?
Talk to staff at the library. Generally, we will ask you to pay the same price as what you've lost or soiled.
What do I do when OPAC doesn't return any search results?
Check keywords you are using again.
◇Tips◇
・Make sure that all words are spelled correctly.
・Try different keywords.
・Try fewer keywords.