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International Studies Library

Facilities

This page introduces you the characteristics of the facilities in our library and how to use them.

Learning Commons "LUX"

  • LUX is a place for active learning. You can have a discussion and study here. It's on the third floor.
  • For more details, please refer to "Learning Commons LUX."

Audio-Visal Library, Audio-Visual Commons

  • You can use a lot of audio-visual materials such as DVDs, Blu-rays, videotapes, LDs, cassette tapes, CDs, MDs and so on. They're on the third floor.
  • For more details, please refer to "Audio-Visal Library, Audio-Visual Commons."

Group Study Rooms

Group Study Rooms are spaces which can be used by two to eight people for study and discussion. There are two rooms on the third floor.

Normal use

Those eligible A group of two to eight people, represented by one of those following;
  • Students and staff of the University of Osaka
  • Minoh residents, those who go to school in Minoh City, and those who work in Minoh City
Student ID card, the University of Osaka Library Card or Minoh City Library Card (green) is required when you use Group Study Rooms.
HoursYou can use Group Study Rooms up to three hours in succession, but only until 15 minutes before the closing time.
  • If there is no reservation for the room, you can continue using the same room for another three hours. After the first three hours, please return to the Service Counter on the 2nd floor.
  • Exception: usage time cannot be extended from two weeks before the beginning of the university exam period to the end of it.
Reservation Reservations can only be made for the same day (accepted up to 30 minutes before the library closing time)
To make a reservation, please use one of the following ways;
  •  Web Service - Reserve Rooms [Only for students, faculty and staff of the University of Osaka]
  • Service Counter on the 2nd floor
  • TEL (072-730-5126)
EquipmentsMonitor(HDMI), movable desks and chairs, audiovisual players. Wireless LAN is available.
Note
  • Group Study rooms are rooms for learning, research or educational activity, such as study by group or discussion, using materials held by Semba Library and International Studies Library.
  • Activities that use audio, such as presentation practice and web conferencing, are not allowed.

Class or events

Purpose of use
  • classes or events for the purpose of education or research conducted by faculty or staff of the University of Osaka, etc.
  • events for the purpose of academic research or education conducted by Minoh City Library card (green) holders using items from Minoh City Semba Library
HoursFrom library opening time to 15 minutes before closing time on days the library is open (9:00-19:45 on wekdays, 10:00-16:45 on weekends and holidays)
* Please apply for the usage time including preparation of the venue.
CapacityFrom 2 people to 8 people
EquipmentsMonitor(HDMI), movable desks and chairs, audiovisual players. Wireless LAN is available.
Room keyOn the day of use, we will lend you a room key at the Service Counter on the 2nd floor.
Reservation

Reservations are accepted between 3 months and 1 week prior to the desired date of use.

Please fill out an  application form and submit to the library by email or in person.

  • Submit by email [faculty and staff of the University of Osaka only]
    1. Upload the form to ICHO's Onedrive.
    2. Set up for sharing.
      1. Right-click on the form on Onedrive.
      2. Click "共有" button.
      3. Set the user you want to share the form with to "リンクを知っている国立大学法人 大阪大学のユーザー".
      4. Click "適用" button.
    3. Copy and paste share URL into an email.

      Click "コピー" on the pop-up window in the previous section to copy the URL to your device's clipboard. Then paste it into a body of an email.

    4. Send the email to International Studies Library（   ）.
  • Submit to the counter [Except faculty and staff of the University of Osaka]

    Please bring the form to the Service Counter on the 2nd floor duing the open hour (9:00-20:00 on weekdays, 10:00-17:00 on weekends and holidays).
Room availabilityYou can check the room availability at   "Reserve Rooms" page on the University of Osaka Libraries' Website.

Study Cubicles

Study Cubicles are private rooms for one person. There are five cubicles on the fourth floor

Those eligible
  • Students, faculty and staff of the University of Osaka
  • Minoh residents, those who go to school in Minoh City, and those who work in Minoh City
Student ID card, the University of Osaka Library Card or Minoh City Library Card (green) is required when you use Study Cubicles.
HoursYou can use Study Cubicles up to three hours in succession, but only until 15 minutes before the closing time.
  • If there is no reservation for the room, you can continue using the same room for another three hours. After the first three hours, please return to the Service Counter on the 2nd floor.
  • Exception: usage time cannot be extended from two weeks before the beginning of the university exam period to the end of it.
Reservation Reservations can only be made for the same day (accepted up to 30 minutes before the library closing time)
To make a reservation, please use one of the following ways;
  •  Web Service - Reserve Rooms [Only for students, faculty and staff of the University of Osaka]
  • Service Counter on the 2nd floor
  • TEL (072-730-5126)
Note
  • Study Cubicles are for academic research purposes only. They cannot be used for job hunting, club activities, attending online lectures, or work.
  • Activities that use audio, such as presentation practice and web conferencing, are not allowed.
  • When you use Study Cubicle, library staff will ask you the purpose of your use. Please tell us the specific purpose of your use, such as to do research or write a paper on △△△[field or theme].

Speaking Booths

Speaking booths (private rooms for one person) can be used for online classes, meetings, language pronunciation practice, research presentation practice, and other speaking-based learning and research activities. There are two rooms in AV Library on the third floor .

Those eligible
  • Students, faculty and staff of the University of Osaka
  • Minoh residents, those who go to school in Minoh City, and those who work in Minoh City
Student ID card, the University of Osaka Library Card or Minoh City Library Card (green) is required when you use a speaking booth.
HoursYou can use a speaking booth up to three hours in succession, but only until 15 minutes before the closing time.
  • If there is no reservation for the room, you can continue using the same room for another three hours. After the first three hours, please return to the Service Counter on the 2nd floor.
  • Exception: usage time cannot be extended from two weeks before the beginning of the university exam period to the end of it.
Reservation Reservations can only be made for the same day (accepted up to 30 minutes before the library closing time)
To make a reservation, please use one of the following ways;
  •  Web Service - Reserve Rooms [Only for students, faculty and staff of the University of Osaka]
  • Service Counter on the 2nd floor
  • TEL (072-730-5126)
Note
  • Speaking booths are intended solely for learning and research activities that involve speaking. They may not be used for job hunting, club activities, or business purposes.
  • Silent self-study is not permitted. (If you require a space for silent study, please use a study cubicle instead.)
  • When you use a speaking booth, library staff will ask about the purpose of your use. Please tell us the specific purpose of your use, such as “To attend an online class in XX studies,” “To practice pronunciation in YY language,” or “To rehearse a research presentation in ZZ studies.”

Reading Service Room

  • A room for reading service. It's on the second floor.
  • If you would like to use this room, please contact the library.