[Central] Air Conditioning Renovation (June 18th update)

The Central Library will carry out air conditioning renovation work on the schedule below in order to improve the indoor environment.
During the construction period, there will be noise, temporary restrictions on the use of some seating areas, and periods during which air conditioning will be unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Construction Period

April 20 (Mon.) 2026 - September 30 (Wed.) 2026 (tentative)

The first through third floors of the Central Library will be divided into five areas, and construction will proceed sequentially.
Detailed schedules will be updated as soon as they are finalized.

General Notes for the Entire Construction Period

  • The construction period for each area is tentative and may change.
  • Noise and vibrations will occur during the construction work.
  • Seating near the construction areas will be unavailable.
  • If you wish to access books on shelves that are currently covered with protective materials, please ask at the library service counter. Related article
  • Air conditioning may not be available during certain periods.
  • On May 30, June 6, and June 19, air conditioning will be unavailable in some areas due to air conditioning renovation work. Related article June 19
  • On May 20 (Wed.), June 15 (Mon.),access to certain areas will be temporarily restricted due to construction-related inspections. Related article May 20 (Wed.) June 15 (Mon.)
  • On June 22, the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) will be unavailable. Related article

Schedule (as of June 18, 2026)

Construction Area ①Central Library, 3rd Floor (South Side)

Construction Period

April 20 (Mon.) – May 20 (Wed.)

Notes

  • On the morning of April 22 (Wed.), Noise will occur intermittently.
  • On the morning of April 22 (Wed.), air conditioning will not be available in some private study rooms and group study rooms.
  • On April 25 (Sat.), air conditioning will not be available.
  • On the morning of April 28 (Tue.), nearby seating areas and bookshelves may be unavailable at certain times due to ceiling work on the north side of the third-floor atrium.

Construction Area ②Central Library, 2nd Floor (South Side)

Construction Period

From April 27 (Mon.) to May 31 (Sun.)

Notes

  • May 11 (Mon.)–May 12 (Tue.) Due to construction work on the rooftop, noise and vibrations are expected to be significant.
  • May 21 (Thu.)–May 22 (Fri.) Due to concrete drilling work, noise and vibrations are expected to be significant.
  • May 26 (Tue.) Due to concrete drilling work, noise and vibrations are expected to be significant.

Construction Area ③Central Library, 1st Floor (South Side)

Construction Period

From May 15 (Fri.) to June 4 (Thu.)

Notes

  • During this period, some areas of the BIBLA Study Space will be unavailable. Related article
  • One of the copy machines on the first floor will be unavailable during this period. Please use the copiers on the third floor or in the stacks for Myple copying.

Construction Area ④Central Library, 3rd Floor (North Side)

Construction Period

From June 18 (Thu.)~ 

Notes

  • During this period, some shelves for university bulletins and foreign journals will be temporarily covered and unavailable.
  • If you wish to use journals in the covered area, please ask at the library counter. Related article
  • Some equipment will be stored near the north-side windows during this period. Please take care when passing through the area.

Construction Area ⑤Central Library, 2nd Floor (North Side)

Construction Period

During July

Inquiry
Central Library, Hiroshima University
Phone: 082-424-6214
Email: tosho-fukyu-cent*office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp *Replace the asterisk (*) with the at symbol (@)


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