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NEW Change of library services from 2025

From April 1st, library services are changed as follows:

 ・The reference counter is open until 4:50pm during both during semesters and recess term

・The number of materials in Depository Stack that you may apply at circulation counter at once has been increased from 5 to 10.

・Computer rooms L1 and L2 are closed (new study spaces are being prepared for the fall semester).

・Due to the closure of COM rooms, an automatic computer lending system for students has been installed next to AV corner on the 1st  floor.

・On-demand printer for students has been installed in the copy corner next to the reference counter.

To students who expect to graduate in March, 2025.The due date of the Library book material

Due date of the Library book material for students who expect to graduate in March, 2025 is March 10, 2025.

Please be sure to return until the return due date.

The students who have already decided to postpone their graduation,

please consult the Library Circulation Counter or email from Sophia Mail to the address below by March 10. (lib-info@sophia.ac.jp).

To whom having overdue books by the day when graduation decided, Official Transcript might not be issued.

NEW To Emeritus Professors of Sophia University and Friends of Sophia University Library(Conclusion of Copy Card Refund Procedures)

Dear Emeritus Professors of Sophia University and Friends of Sophia University Library

We would like to inform you that all copy machines using copy cards installed in the Sophia University Library were removed in August 2023. Consequently, Sophia Campus Support Co., Ltd. has been processing refunds for individually purchased copy cards with remaining balances upon request. However, as more than a year has passed, we will conclude this refund process on Friday, January 31, 2025.

If you still possess a copy card, please contact Sophia Campus Support Co., Ltd. and complete the refund procedure by the specified date.


**Sophia Campus Support Co., Ltd.**
Office Hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
(Closed on weekends, public holidays, and Sophia University office holidays)
Phone: 03-3238-4259
E-mail: scs-eigyou-co@sophia.ac.jp

インフォメーション Changes to the login to “My OPAC” with the launch of the Integrated Authentication System (Single Sign-On)

 With the introduction of the Integrated Authentication System, the way you log in to My OPAC will be changed on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

 <In case of already logged-in to Sophia Mail, Moodle, Loyola, etc.>
  ・When you open Sophia OPAC, the "Login" screen will automatically appear.
  
   ※ Valid only if each system is opened in the same browser.

 
 <In case of not logged-in to Sophia Mail, Moodle, Loyola, etc>
  ・The same screen as before will appear as shown below.

  

    ・Click “My OPAC Login” (blue frame) at the top right of the screen to display the screen below.

   


 ◎Users who have Sophia ICT Account
 ・Clicking "My OPAC Login" in the left frame, Integrated Authentication System login screen will appear.
  Please input Sophia ICT Account ID (such as Student or Faculty ID Number) and Password, and click “Login”.
        Then the screen logged in “My OPAC” will appear.

       


 ◎Users who do not have Sophia ICT Account (Friends of the Library, Participants of Grief Care Professional Program, etc.)
 ・Please input User ID and Password, and click “My OPAC” in the right frame of the screen.
     Then the screen logged in “My OPAC” will appear.

 

※  For details on the integrated authentication system (single sign-on), please check the information of ICT office HP.->click here

 

 

To students who expect to graduate in September, 2024.The due date of the Library book material

  Due date of the Library book material for students who expect to graduate in

September, 2024 is August 31st, 2024. Please be sure to return until the return due date.

The students who have already decided to postpone their graduation, please

consult the Library Circulation Counter or email from Sophia Mail to the address below by August 31st. (lib-info@sophia.ac.jp).

To whom having overdue books by the day when graduation decided, Official Transcript might be not issued.

Due date of the Library material for students who expect to graduate in March

Due date of the Library  material for students who expect to graduate in March, 2024 is March 9, 2024. Please be sure to return until the return due date.

The students who have already decided to postpone their graduation, please consult the Library Circulation Counter or email from Sophia Mail to the address below by March 9. (lib-info@sophia.ac.jp).

To whom having overdue books by the day when graduation decided, Official Transcript might not be issued.

インフォメーション Partial replacement of the copy machines in the Central library and changes in usage

For Copy users

As part of a project to optimize output devices on campus, we have partially replaced the copy machines in the Central Library.

The installation locations of the copy machines and the target users (green, beige) of each copy machine are shown below after August 18th. When using the copy machine, please check in advance the installation location of the copy machine that you can use before using it.

〈Major changes〉
・All prepaid card-operated copy machines will be removed.
・A thousand-yen bill can be used only on the coin-operated machine next to the reference counter on the 1st floor.
・Copy machines with user authentication can be used by holding the IC faculty ID card.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

☆Please contact Sophia Campus Support for problems related to copy machines, such as running out of paper, handling copy cards, etc.
★Tel:03-3238-4259(ext.4259)/ e-mail:scs-eigyou-co@sophia.ac.jp

To students who expect to graduate in September, 2023. The due date of the Library book material.

Due date of the Library book material for students who expect to graduate in September, 2023 is August 31st, 2023. Please be sure to return until the return due date.

The students who have already decided to postpone their graduation, please consult the Library Circulation Counter or email from Sophia Mail to the address below by August 31st. (lib-info@sophia.ac.jp).

To whom having overdue books by the day when graduation decided, Official Transcript might be not issued.

【My OPAC will be stopped】

Library online service will be unavailable due to Switchover of Campus Network.
We apologize for any inconveniences.
Date & Time:
・8/11(Fri.) 17:00-24:00
・9/8 (Fri.) 19:00-27:00
Service to suspend:
・My OPAC service such as loan period extension or reservation and delivery request and so on.
・Access to E-journals & Databases.
For details, please see the ICT Office Homepage.