Library hours
| Open | Monday through Friday (during semester): 10:00 - 18: 00 |
| Closed | Saturdays and Sundays, National holidays, Year-end and New Year's holidays, 18 May (Anniversary of the founding of the college), and inventory periods. |
Floor Arrangement
| Floor | Materials | |
| 3rd floor | Various subjects (Buddhism, History, etc.) | |
| 2nd floor |
Various subjects (Philosophy, Religion, Buddhism etc.) Pali, Tibetan, Mongolian Tripiṭakas |
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| 1st floor |
Reference works Chinese Tripiṭakas |
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| Basement |
Various subjects (History, Languages, Literature etc.) Large Format Books, Periodicals |
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Special materials Section |
Microfilms, Microfiches, Slides, Cassette tapes Videos, CD/DVDs, Records, Floppy discs |
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＊ Gents toilet on 1st floor, Ladies toilet on 2nd floor.
Library Services
Faculty, staff, and students (regular students, research students, and auditors) have access to read and make photocopies of the entire collection of the Library with the exception of a limited number of special materials. Faculty, staff, and students may also borrow any books and materials which do not belong to special collections by following the borrowing procedure required by the Library. (See table below)
| Materials | Reading | Borrowing | Photocopy |
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Various subjects, Large format books, Tripiṭakas, Maps, Indian format books, Tibetan format books |
Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
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Periodicals, Reference works, Microfilms, Microfiches |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Allowed |
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Japanese format books, Manuscripts, Doctoral theses, Rare books, Photographs, Slides, Cassette tapes, Videos, CDs, DVDs |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
* Photocopying should not exceed the limits set by the current laws and regulations for the copyright protection.
Faculty, staff, and students (regular students, research students, and auditors) have access to read and make photocopies of the entire collection of the Library with the exception of a limited number of special materials. Faculty, staff, and students may also borrow any books and materials which do not belong to special collections by following the borrowing procedure required by the Library. (See table below)
| Materials | Reading | Borrowing | Photocopy |
|
Various subjects, Large format books, Tripiṭakas, Maps, Indian format books, Tibetan format books |
Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
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Periodicals, Reference works, Microfilms, Microfiches, Photographs, Textual Data CD/DVDs |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Allowed |
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Audiovisual CD/DVDs, Cassette tapes, Slides, Videos, Records, Floppy disks |
Allowed | Allowed |
Not Allowed |
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Japanese format books, Manuscripts, Doctoral theses, Rare books, Preservation-purpose books |
Allowed |
Not Allowed |
Not Allowed |
* Photocopying should not exceed the limits set by the current laws and regulations for the copyright protection.
Borrowing Policy
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Students, Research students, Faculty members, staff |
Auditors | Special Borrowing | |
| Number of Volumes | 20 vols | 10 vols | No limit |
| Period | 1 month | 1 month | Up to 1 academic year |
| Materials | See List of Materials in preceding section | ||
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Borrowing / Return area |
Library Service Counter | ||
* During the spring, summer, and winter vacations, the number of volumes which can be borrowed remains the same but the period of borrowing is subject to change.
* In case a book or material is currently checked out, you may make a reservation at the Service Counter (1st floor).
Digital Materials
The following digital materials available on the LAN network may be used for viewing or copying:
| Materials | File Format / Function |
| Ōtani Sanskrit MSS | JPEG digital image Flushpix digital image |
| Āśā Archives | JPEG digital image |
| Collection of Rare Lotus Sutra Materials | |
| Shōsō-in Manuscript Tripiṭakas | |
| Cone Kanjur, Tanjur | PDF Use Acrobat Reader |
| Derge Kanjur, Tanjur | |
| Golden Tanjur | |
| Lhasa Kanjur | |
| Narthang Kanjur, Tanjur | |
| Peking Kanjur | |
| Ragya Kanjur | |
| Shey Manuscript Kanjur | |
| Tog Manuscript Kanjur | |
| Ulan Bator Manuscript Kanjur | |
| Urga Kanjur | |
| Nihon Daizōkyō (Enlarged & Revised) | |
| Bongaku-Shinryō | |
| Kōbō Daishi Zenshū | |
| Shingonshū Zensho | |
| Zoku Shingonshū Zensho | |
| Collection of articles on the Lotus Sutra | |
| Chaṭṭha Saṅgāyana |
Search function included Downloading necessary |
Reference Assistance and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Services
The Library staff can help with the following services:
- directions concerning facilities as well as books and materials location
- searching for books and materials in our collection
- bibliographical surveys and information on relevant books and materials
- searching for materials in other libraries (in case our Library does not possess a copy of the book or material requested by you)
- requesting photocopies of materials from other libraries (in case our Library does not possess a copy of the book or material requested by you)
- issuing letters of introduction for other libraries (in case you wish to read books or materials in other libraries)
＊ Please feel free to ask our staff for any further details concerning the above services.
Prohibited Items
You are requested to refrain from the following acts:
- damaging Library property such as books, materials, equipment, etc.
In case you damage, deface, or lose a book or material, you shall immediately notify the Director of the Library. It is incumbent upon you to reimburse the Library for the damage or loss by providing a similar copy of the book or document. In case the purchase of such a copy is not possible, you shall pay an amount corresponding to the estimated price of the book or document. - bringing inside the Library any personal belongings like bags, etc. which are not absolutely necessary for reading or making photocopies. (For keeping personal belongings, you are advised to use the lockers located at the Library entrance.)
- using personal computers outside designated areas.
- making noise (The use of mobile phones in the Library is strictly prohibited.).
- eating, drinking, and smoking on the Library premises.