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In consideration of Sophia University's response to the declaration of a State of Emergency, for materials that are due for return during the  State of Emergency (April 26 - May 11), please return them by one week later after the state of  emergency is lifted. In this case, there is no penalty for overdue.

For materials that are due for return duringthe temporary closure

一時休業中の返却期限のある資料の場合

For documentationto welcome the return date in the temporary closing

一時的なクロージングでの返却日を歓迎するための文書

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Even during the State of Emergency, we do not change library services including service hours for the time being.

We will hold various database work shops from April 13^th (Tue) to June 2^nd (Wed).

This is a chance to become familiar with how to use the databases.
If you want to participate, please apply from the application form at the bottom of the calendar.

Calender from here →Workshop calendar(2021.4-6).pdf
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Application procedure.pdf

We are starting a library stamp card this year.

This stamp card was designed by Ms. WANG PEIJIE, a fourth-year student in the Department of Global Studies, Faculty of Global Studies.

The card can be found at the following locations

・ Circulation Counter , 1F

・ Reference desk , 1F

・ Learning Commons , B1F

Complete the 8 missions related to the library and get library goods!

For more details → Library Stamp Card.pdf

After April 1st, the library will be open as usual and various services will be resumed.  Please see the details.

1. Reservations for entering the library will no longer be required from April 1st.

2. Various services will be resumed.  

3. Entering the library restrictions may be setdepending on congestion.

4. Please note that the use of facilities may bepartially restricted to preventthe spread of the novel coronavirus when you use the Libraries

① Group learning rooms cannot be used (due toinsufficient ventilation)

② Please wear a mask and secure a social distance fordiscussions at Learning Commons.

③ Please use the reading seats at sufficientintervals.

④ Please bring your own headphones when using the AVcorner.

⑤ In 2021, the conference room in the library will be used as a classroom for class use. Please note that many students may come andgo during breaks and the elevators may be crowded.

From March 26, 2021, students do not need to make a reservation to enter the campus

<Various services will return to normal from April 1st>        Click here for details

       ★Services

1)    The number of books lent and the number ofdays lent for undergraduate students will return to normal. →　10books for 14 days forundergraduate students

2)    Some services (ex. Book mail deliveryservice, Request for photocopy service, book purchase requests by e-mail) willnot available.

3)    Reservation service will be resumed: theservice of making reservations for a book which has been checked out or delivery serviceof Branch libraries’ books.

★ Watching on-demand classes

Between face-to-face classes, you can take on-demand classes at the libraryreading seats (2nd to 5th basement floors only).

In the learning commons of the library, you can also take classes thatspeak out, such as languages, and classes that require remarks.

 <About facility use>

You can use it almost as usual, but please note that the use of facilitiesmay be partially restricted to preventthe spread of the novel coronavirus when you use the Libraries .

1)  Group study room cannot be used (due to insufficient ventilation)

2)　Please wear a mask and secure a social distance for discussions atLearning Commons. Learning support seats will be suspended during the springsemester

3） Please use the reading seats at sufficient intervals.

4） Please bring your own headphones when using the AV corner.

5)   In 2021, the conference room in the library will be set as a classroom forclass use. When using facilities such as elevators, please use quietly withouttalking.

" Royal Shakespeare Company Collection"

【 How to Access 】

  Library HP HOME>DatabaseSearch>Databases(By Category)> Arts & Humanities

・ Hongkong News Online

・ Japan Times Weekly and Nippon TimesWeekly

【 How to Access 】

Library HP HOME>DatabaseSearch>Newspapers List> NewspaperDatabases

・ Chinese Film and Newsreel Scripts fromtheCultural Revolution Online

・ U.S. Intelligence on Asia, 1945-1991

【 How to Access 】

Library HP HOME>DatabaseSearch>Databases(By Category)> Arts & Humanities

“THE RESEARCH DATABASE OF AMERICAN ANDGLOBAL HISTORY”

This database consists of the followingseven titles and nine modules.

1.American History, 1493-1945 Module 1:1493-1859

2.American History, 1493-1945 Module 2:1860-1945

3.American Indian Histories and Cultures

4.The American West

5.Everyday Life and Women in Americac1800-1920

6. Jewish Life in America, c1654-1954

7. Migration to New Worlds Module I: TheCentury of Immigration

8. Migration to New Worlds Module II: TheModern Era

9. Global Commodities: Trade, Explorationand Cultural Exchange

【 How to Access 】

Library HP HOME>DatabaseSearch>Databases(By Category)> Arts & Humanities
*Select "THE RESEARCH DATABASE OF AMERICAN AND GLOBAL HISTORY" for across-search of all titles.