{"id":18564,"date":"2018-09-21T18:26:19","date_gmt":"2018-09-21T09:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.kanazawa-u.ac.jp\/?page_id=18564"},"modified":"2023-09-22T16:20:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T07:20:23","slug":"faqenglish","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/library.kanazawa-u.ac.jp\/?page_id=18564","title":{"rendered":"FAQ(English)"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n
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This is a collection of questions often asked by visitors to the Medical Library.
\n\u2192 FAQs for other libraries are also available.
\nCentral Library<\/span><\/strong><\/a>\/\u00a0Natural Science and Technology Library<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nInformation for persons affiliated with the University (students, faculty and staff members, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nInformation for members of the general public<\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nInformation for persons affiliated with the University and members of the general public<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>[1] General Library Use<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Q1-1. I would like to know the opening days and hours.<\/span><\/a>
\nQ1-2. I do not belong to Kanazawa University, but can I access to the library?<\/span><\/a>
\nQ1-3. Are food and beverages allowed in the library?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>[2] Where to Find Materials<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Q2-1. I do not know where to find the materials I want.<\/span><\/a>
\nQ2-2. Does the library have newspapers?<\/span><\/a>
\nQ2-3. A book that I want to read is held by a research lab\u2014can I borrow it?<\/span><\/a>
\nQ2-4. Can I go into the stacks?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>[3] Borrowing, renewals, and returns<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Q3-1. How many books can I check out?<\/span><\/a>
\nQ3-2. Can I check out magazines and periodicals?<\/span><\/a>
\nQ3-3. How can I renew a book? A book I have is due back today, but I forgot to bring it to the library.<\/span><\/a>
\nQ3-4. Can I return a book I borrowed to a different library?<\/span><\/a>
\nQ3-5. Can I return books at night or on days when the library is closed?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>[4] Copying Materials<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Q4-1. Are there any photocopiers in the library?<\/span><\/a>
\nQ4-2. Why do I have to fill in a copy request form?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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[1] General Library Use<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a>A1-1. I would like to know the opening days and hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Our opening hours are as follows.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Mondays to Fridays<\/td>\n8:30-21:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturdays<\/td>\n10:00-16:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sundays and Holidays<\/td>\nClosed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3000\u3000For more information, please see the\u00a0calendar\u00a0in the Medical Library website.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>A1-2. I do not belong to Kanazawa University, but can I access to the library?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0The library is open to everyone in order to read books and other materials.\u00a0
\nYou do not need to show a student ID or other ID to enter the library, but if you are not affiliated with Kanazawa University, please fill in an Entrance Form when you enter.
\n\u25a0Please note that a library card is necessary to borrow materials.\u00a0
\nYou can obtain a library card if you are an\u00a0alumni of the University, a former faculty member, a resident of one of the three Hokuriku prefectures, or you work or study in Ishikawa Prefecture<\/u>. Registration and card issuance are performed at the service desk.\u00a0
\nYou need to present a residential proof (such as a driver’s license).
\n*Library cards issued to members of the general public are valid for the current academic year.\u00a0
\n*The same card will be used when renewing, so please bring it with a residential proof.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>A1-3. Are food and beverages allowed in the library?\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Food is prohibited in the library. However, you are allowed to bring a beverage in a\u00a0container with a lid\u00a0<\/u>to the Medical Library.(Cans and paper cartons that cannot be sealed are not permitted)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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[2] Where to Find Materials<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Q2-1. I do not know where to find the materials I want.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0A diagram of the library layout is provided\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The location of materials depends on the type of materials.<\/strong>
\nPlease see “Search Colleciotion” in the following page about locations on OPAC search result page.
\n“Medical Library Usage Guide “<\/a><\/u><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Q2-2. Does the library have newspapers?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Today’s newspapers are located in the reading room.
\nNewspapers for the current and previous month are located in this room.
\nThe earlier newspapers are not preserved. You are encouraged to use reduced-size editions of newspapers in the Central Library.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Q2-3. A book that I want to read is held by a research lab\u2014can I borrow it?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Persons at the Takara-machi-Tsuruma Campus: You will be able to borrow materials directly from research labs and medical staff offices. If you do not know where a certain item is located, please ask the library staff.<\/p>\n

Persons at the Kakuma campus: Materials can be copied or borrowed. Please ask at the Central Library or the Natural Science and Technology Library for detailed information.<\/p>\n

Persons not affiliated with the University cannot use materials located in research labs. We hope you will understand our situation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Q2-4. Can I go into the stacks?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You can enter the 3rd and the 4th stack.\u00a0
\n\u00a0Some part of the 3rd stack is forbidden to enter because bookshelves are undevelopment.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>
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[3] Borrowing, renewals, and returns<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Q3-1. How many books can I check out?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Borrowing periods and number of items are shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Items up to\u00a0<\/th>\nPeriod<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Books<\/td>\n5 items<\/td>\n14 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bound periodicals<\/td>\n6 items<\/td>\n7 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unbound periodicals\u00a0 \u00a0<\/td>\n3 items<\/td>\nnext day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DVDs<\/td>\n2 items<\/td>\n7 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\nPersons not affiliated with the University can check out only books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Books up to<\/th>\nPeriod<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Books \u00a0<\/td>\n5 items<\/td>\n14 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Q3-2. Can I check out magazines and periodicals?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Unbound periodicals in the Medical Library can be checked out at the service desk. Please fill in a Loan Request form.<\/p>\n

Please not that you cannot use perodicals which are not located in the Medical Library, because they were packed in cardboard boxes until the end of fiscal 2012.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Persons not affiliated with the University cannot check out periodicals. Please make a photocopy of periodicals that you wish to read.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Q3-3. How can I renew a book? A book I have is due back today, but I forgot to bring it to the library.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Please login to “Use the online service” at the library website (using your Kanazawa University ID and password) and renew items that you checked out in “Confirm ” of “Lending and reservation “. [\u2192Details<\/span><\/strong>]<\/a>
\n*\u00a0<\/strong>Someone else is reserving the book or the material is classified as a journal, you cannot renew it. And also, you cannot renew an overdue material. If such is the case, please return it promptly.<\/p>\n

\u00a0You can renew materials by visiting the library in person or by calling 076-265-2141 during opening hours.
\n*\u00a0<\/strong>Someone else is reserving the material, you cannot renew it. And also, you cannot renew an overdue material. If such is the case, please return it promptly.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Q3-4. Can I return a book I borrowed to a different library?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0You can return materials at the Central Library, Natural Science and Technology Library, or the Health Science Library.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Q3-5. Can I return books at night or on days when the library is closed?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0You can return materials at the book return box outside the entrance.\u00a0
\nThe following items should be returned directly to the service desk.
\n\u30fbBooks with CDs attachment\u00a0
\n\u30fbDVDs\u00a0
\n\u30fbUnbound Periodicals\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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[4] Copying Materials<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Q4-1. Are there any photocopiers in the library?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0There are two photocopiers in the library. One of them is a color copier and accepts Student Co-op copy cards only. The other one is a coin-operated copier capable of handling 1,000-yen bills.
\n*<\/strong>\u00a0Student Co-op copy cards are not sold at the library. Please purchase the prepaid cards at Kanazawa University Co-op(Seiyo) service counter on the second floor of the Welfare Facility building. Please see the building no. 26 on the\u00a0Takara-machi Campus map (PDF)<\/span>.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>Q4-2. Why do I have to fill in a copy request form?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0You will need to obtain permission to copy other people’s academic papers, articles, and the like. According to the Copyright Law, this procedure (submitting a copy request form at a library) allows you to make a copy of an item without obtaining permission from its author. However, you will still need to obtain permission from the author to copy the entire pages or unpublished materials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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