Welcome to Science Tokyo!

We are pleased to announce how to use the Ookayama Library and the Suzukakedai Library for new Science Tokyo members in this page.
Please check below tips to take advantage of library use.

For services in Ochanomizu Library and Kounodai Library, please refer to this page.

Self-guided Tour Maps

Self-guided Tour Maps created by library supporters* show you the each library's spots with the photos.
Those maps help you get to know the libraries. Please take a look around the Libraries with the map.

Please come to the Libraries always with your IC card, student/staff IC card, etc.

Please feel free to ask questions at the Ask service/circulation counter in the Libraries.

Even if you cannot visit the Libraries, enjoy the library’s short movies shot by Library Supporters* on the following page:
図書館バーチャルツアー / Short Movies of Ookayama Library and Suzukakedai Library (in Japanese)

* Library Supporters are students who work with library staff for PR, book exhibitions, maintenance of library materials, etc.

How to search

You can search Library Catalog for books and periodicals in the Ookayama Library and the Suzukakedai Library. 

How to use E-resources

At our university, approximately 12,000 electronic journals and 37,000 electronic books are available for use.
Journals and electronic books are available from devices connected to Science Tokyo campus network*.
You can search from E-Journals and E-Books list or use the icon*
SFX

 to link to full text in Library Catalog.

Science Tokyo students, full-time instructors, and part-time instructors** can also access the e-books from off campus using the SSL-VPN. See also "Remote Access to Electronic Resources" for details.

* Including campus wireless LAN
** Excluding research students and access card holders

See also "Access to Electronic Resources" for details.

How to search databases

Library web site top page > [Search & Find] > "Databases"
You can find a list of databases available at the Ookayama Library and the Suzukakedai Library.
Databases are available from devices connected to Science Tokyo campus network*.

Science Tokyo students, full-time instructors, and part-time instructors** can also access the e-books from off campus using the SSL-VPN. See also "Remote Access to Electronic Resources" for details.

* Including campus wireless LAN
** Excluding research students and access card holders

See also "Access to Electronic Resources" for details.

Databases useful for 1st-year undergraduate students
You can search for the articles from Asahi Shimbun and AERA etc. in "Asahi Shimbun Cross-search".
You can search through Japan's leading encyclopedias and dictionaries simultaneously using "Japan Knowledge Lib".

Other information

Please also refer to "For Campus Members", "Study tips", "Seminars & Lectures".