The Library offers various workshops to help you write reports and papers.
You will learn how to research effectively in using database.

Apply here　

Join our library workshops!

Workshop calender_2025_spring.pdf

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.

This exhibition showcases materials that illustrate the origins and development of Sophia University, including its annals and other historical records housed in the library.
It offers an opportunity to learn about the university’s history, traditions, and spirit.
We are also displaying panels and photographs provided by the Sophia Archives.

Priod：March 17(Mon)- April 25(Fri)
Venue: Exhibition Space (1st floor of the central library)
Cooperation: Sophia Archives

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.

We will suspend ILL service during the following periods due to the entrace exam.

1. Request loan of materials: January 18th - February 11th
2. Request copy of materials: February 6th - February 11th
➢Request received after 12:00p.m. on February 3rd will be proceeded after February 12th .

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

(1) Undergraduate students ( Auditors,Sophia University Junior College division students and Course

 of Midwifery students are included too. ) / Participants of Grief Care Professional Program / Friends of the Library

Period of loan : January 22 Wednesday － April 3 Thursday, 2025

Return due date : April 18 Friday, 2025

(2) Graduate students / Part-time faculty

Period of loan : January 22 Wednesday － March 18 Tuesday, 2025

Return due date : April 18 Friday, 2025

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

The students who have already decided to postpone their graduation, please consult the Library （TEL：03-3238-3055） by March 10.

We also accept your application by e-mail (lib-info@sophia.ac.jp).

Applications received by December 18 will be processed by the end of the year.
Applications received after December 19 will be processed after January 6, 2025.

We will suspend ILL service during the following periods due to the winter vacation.

1. Request loan of materials: December 6th - January 5th.
2. Request copy of materials: December 24th- January 5th.
➢Request received after 12:00p.m. on December 19th will be proceeded after January 6th.

The book selection event was held for 5 days from October 21 (Mon.) to 25 (Fri.) at Exhibition Space (1st floor of the central library), We received 181 votes from 83 people. Thank you for your participation!

The top-ranked books, with voting comments, will be displayed at Exhibition Space (1st floor of the central library) until November 29(Fri.).