The e-book series Oxford Handbooks Online is now availablekkk
Oxford Handbooks Online is an outstanding collection of the best Handbooks areas across many different subject areas. One of the most prestigious and successful strands of Oxford’s scholarly publishing, the Handbook series contains in-depth, high-level articles by scholars at the top of their field.
Sophia University subscribes 6 fields of 17 collections: Business and Management, History, Linguistics, Literature, Political Science, Sociology. Contents published by 2020 are available.
Library’s Response to the declaration of a State of Emergency
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.
Even during the State of Emergency, we do not change library services including service hours for the time being.
Workshops Information
We will hold various database work shops from April 13th (Tue) to June 2nd (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
Library Stamp Card
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
Services (except students and faculties)
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.