Central Library Facilities

BIBLA Group Space (Group Working Space)

Eligibility for Use HU students, faculty staff and guests. 
Purpose of Use Group and individual study, research, teaching, etc.
Facilities Movable desk, chair, white board, power outlets.
Voice Level 3: Talking permitted. PC use is permitted.
Application No application is required for regular use. 
Reservations are required for classes, etc. (Faculty and Staff only).

BIBLA Media Space (Multimedia Space)

Currently in preparation. Further details will be provided in due course.

Eligibility HU students, faculty staff and HUL friendly users
Purpose of Use Viewing microform materials, CD/DVD materials, and video materials;
Creating digital data based on materials from inside and outside the library
Equipment Microfilm reader, book scanner, 3D scanner, large display, standalone PC, desk, chair, power outlet
Voice Level 1: Keep silence. PC use is permitted (with headphones).
Application Applications can be submitted through the designated form. 
Exclusive use for classes is also available (faculty/staff only).
Usage Procedure Borrow the key at the 1F counter.

Face-to-Face Reading Room

Eligibility for Use HU students, faculty staff and HUL friendly users
Purpose of Use Special support activities by faculty and students.
Equipment Audio materials (DVDs, videos and cassettes), display, chair and partition
Voice Level 3: Talking permitted. PC use is permitted.
Application Contact the office in advance for reservation and submit form at least one day before the scheduled date of use.
Usage Procedure Borrow the key at the 1F counter.

Please refer to this page for more details on procedures for use.

Private Study Room

Eligibility for Use HU students, faculty staff and HUL friendly users
Purpose of Use Individual study and research
Equipment Desk, chair, power outlet
Voice Level 1: Keep silence. PC use is permitted (with headphones).
Application No application is required
Not available for reservation
Usage Procedure Borrow the key at the 1F counter.
Note  Not for use by more than one person

Group Study Room

Eligibility for Use HU students, faculty staff and HUL friendly users
Purpose of Use Group study and research, teaching, etc.
Equipment Table, chair, white board, power outlet
Voice Level 2: No loud talking. PC use is permitted (with headphones).
Application No application is required for regular use. 
Reservations are required for classes, etc. (Faculty and Staff only).
Usage Procedure Borrow the key at the 1F counter. 
Note Subject to number of guests.

Private Study Room for faculty

Eligibility for Use HU faculty and staff
Purpose of Use Individual study and research. 
Equipment Desk, chair, power outlet
Voice Level 1: Keep silence. PC use is permitted (with headphones).
Application No application is required
Not available for reservation
Usage Procedure Borrow a key from the private room key rental machine on the 1st floor.
Note Not for use by more than one person

Library Hall

Eligibility for Use Hiroshima University students, faculty staff
Purpose of Use Lectures, research meetings, academic conferences, etc. for up to 100 people
Equipment Table, chair power outlet, White board, Projector, Microphone
Voice Level 3: Talking permitted. PC use is permitted.
Application Reservations Required
Usage Procedure Submission of an application for use.

Please refer to this page for details.

*The library is not available from April to May due to library-sponsored events.

Regional and International Exchange Plaza

Eligibility for Use Hiroshima University students, faculty staff, general public.
Purpose of Use To present the results of research and activities to the community.
Equipment 15 display boards, 30 hanging hooks 1m, 30 hooks 1.5m, 7 display cases.
Voice Level 1: Keep silence. PC use is permitted (with headphones).
Application Reservation Required 
Usage Procedure Application form must be submitted.

Please refer to this page for details.

Stacks (B2F) 

Eligibility for Use HU students, faculty staff and HUL friendly users
Purpose of Use Use of materials, copying 
Equipment -
Voice Level 3: Talking permitted. PC use is permitted.
Application No application is required 
Usage Procedure Authentication with Student/Staff ID or Friendly User ID upon entry 

Special Reading Room 

Eligibility for Use Persons with permission to read or copy special materials, Japanese-language materials and rare materials 
Purpose of Use Use of materials in Rare Materials Room and Japanese-style rooms
Equipment Desk, chair, photography stand 
Voice Level 3: Talking permitted. PC use is permitted.
Application Application required 
Usage Procedure  

In case you have a permission to view/copy special materials, such as Japanese classical books, please use the special reading room.


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