These services are intended for users who face challenges in using the library due to any of the following reasons:

• Visual, hearing, mobility, or other physical disabilities
• Developmental or learning disabilities
• Temporary injury, illness, or poor health
• Pregnancy
• Elderly age

• The nearest bus stop is Hirodai-Chuoguchi.
• Accessible parking spaces are available in the Main Administration Building parking lot on the east side of the library.
• A slope is installed at the entrance.
• The entrance has an automatic door.
• Elevators are available from the 1st to 3rd floors. The stacks on the B2 level are not accessible by elevator.
• A multi-purpose (accessible) restroom is located near the Writing Center on the 1st floor.

• The nearest bus stop is Hirodai-Nishiguchi.
• Accessible parking is available in the parking lot on the west side of the library (in front of the staff entrance).
• The main entrance is on the 2nd floor. If coming from the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences side, there is a long staircase. However, from the bus stop side (Hirodai-Nishiguchi), you can reach the entrance directly from the north (left) side of the building.
• The entrance has an automatic door.
• There is no public elevator inside the building.
• A multi-purpose restroom is located on the right-hand side after entering the 2nd floor entrance.

• The nearest bus stop is Daigaku-Kaikan-mae.
• The main entrance is on the 2nd floor and is directly accessible from the Faculty of Engineering side.
• An entrance with elevator access is available on the west side of the building on the 1st floor.
• A slope is installed in front of the 1st floor entrance.
• Both the 1st and 2nd floor entrances have automatic doors.
• Elevators are available from the 1st to 3rd floors.
• A multi-purpose restroom is located on the 2nd floor.

• The nearest bus stop is Daigaku  Byouin-mae.
• Accessible parking is available in the multi-story parking lot in front of the library.
• A slope is installed at the entrance.
• The entrance has an automatic door.
• Elevators are available on both the 1st and 2nd floors.
• A multi-purpose restroom is located on the 1st floor.

• The nearest bus stop/tram stop is Nisseki-Byoin-mae.
• Accessible parking is located next to the entrance of Building S, where the library is located.
• A slope is installed in front of the entrance to Building S.
• Both the Building S entrance and the Higashi-Senda Library entrance have automatic doors.
• The library is located entirely on the 1st floor.
• A multi-purpose restroom is available inside the library.

If you are unable to use the stairs, or if a book is located on a high shelf or is too heavy to carry, library staff can assist in retrieving the material for you.

Please let the staff at the service desk of each library know which item(s) you would like to use.

E-books and e-journals offer the following benefits:

• You can access them from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection, even if you cannot visit the library.
• Many e-books allow customization of font size, background color, and line spacing for better readability.
• Users with visual impairments or reading difficulties can listen to the content using screen readers or text-to-speech (TTS) software.
• There is no need to carry heavy books or turn pages, which reduces physical strain.

Hiroshima University Library provides access to a wide range of e-books and e-journals. They are accessible on campus through HU-CUP and other university networks, and off campus via Single Sign-On or VPN.

For more details, please refer to the following link:

UD-Books are accessible digital books that maintain the same layout as the original printed version, with features such as text-to-speech and synchronized highlighting. Students who use UD-Book textbooks at school or home are eligible to use UD-Books.

For information on how to use UD-Books, please refer to the link below.

Note: Access for Hiroshima University students, faculty, and the general public is currently under consideration.

A magnifying reader is available at the Central Library and West Library for users with visual impairments. This device enlarges printed text on a screen, making it easier to read materials written in small fonts.

If you wish to use the magnifying reader, please inquire at the service desk of the Central Library or the service desk of the West Library.