• Hours
• Library Card
• Borrow, Return and Reserve
• Photocopying of Materials
• Facilities and Equipment
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
• MyLibary
• For Visitors

Opening Hours

• During semester: Monday-Friday, 9:00-20:00
• During semester break: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00

Closing Days

• Weekends and public holidays
• Summer holidays
• Year-end and New Year's holidays

*Any changes will be announced on this website and the noticeboard in the library.

After-Hours Use

• Students of Tohoku university can use the Kita-Aobayama Library, Entrance Hall, and Knowledge Corridor during unstaffed hours (when the counter is closed).
  -Open days (including shortened hours during summer, winter, and spring holidays): 7:00–24:00
  -Closed days (weekends, national holidays, university summer holidays, Year-end/New Year holidays, etc.): 9:00–20:00
• Students (both undergraduates and graduate students) are not allowed to use the library during the following hours.
  -Open days: 0:00-7:00
  -Closed days: 0:00-9:00, 20:00-24:00
  *If any use during these hours is discovered, the user may be suspended.
• Faculty and staff of Aobayama North Campus and emeritus professors of Tohoku University have all-hour access to the library.
• The following departments belong to Aobayama North Campus.

To enter the library or borrow books, a magnetic card (such as a Staff ID, Student ID, Emeritus Professor Card, or Library Card) or a QR code from a digital card (Student ID / Staff ID / Affiliate ID) via the "Tohoku University App" is required.
*To download the Tohoku University App, click here. After installation, sign in with your Tohoku University ID to display your QR code.
*Those eligible for a Staff ID card can apply for issuance (new or reissue) via Tohoku University Groupware.

See "Library cards"

Faculty and staff	Students	Emeritus professors	Others(*2)
Faculty and stuff ID(*1)	Student ID(*1)	ID for emeritus professors	User's Card

(*1)For issuing your ID, please contact General Affairs Section or Student Affairs Section of your department.

(*2)For part-time lecturers, researchers, research students, non-degree students, special auditing students, visitors, etc.

Applying for a User Card

If a Student ID or Staff ID is not issued, or if you cannot use QR code authentication via the Tohoku University App (such as part-time lecturers or researchers), a "Library Card" will be issued.
Please apply online via Google Forms or request one at the service desk of the library.
We will contact you as soon as it is ready.
Regardless of whether you apply online or at the service desk, you will need to present proof of your affiliation and identity in person once.
Please bring either of the following documents.

Entry and Exit

• Authentication via an ID Card, Library Card, or QR code is required to enter.
• Go through the gates one person at a time.
• If an error occurs, try again after a pause.
• Penalties may be imposed if fraudulent entry, such as the lending of an ID/library card, is discovered.

Borrow

To borrow materials, please bring them to the service desk and present your ID or QR code. A self-checkout machine is also available.
*Borrowing allowances vary depending on the library.
(e.g. Users can borrow up to 10 books for two weeks from Kita-Aobayama Library and up to 5 books for 3 weeks from Main Library at the same time.)
Kita-Aobayama Library's borrowing allowances are as follows.

Non-Circulating Materials

Reference books, journals(bound or unbound), certain audiovisual materials, and newspapers are for in-library use only.
*If you would like to use these materials outside the library, please ask the library staff at the service desk. Special borrowing is available if needed.

Renew

You can extend the loan period of the books once for 14 days if no one has reserved them and you do not have any overdue books.
Please click the "Extension" button of "Check Status of Loan/Reservation" on MyLibrary.

• If you have an overdue book, you cannot renew any books.

Return

Please bring the materials to the service desk during opening hours.
During closing hours, please put the books in the book drop at the entrance of Knowledge-Corridor.

• You can return books to any on-campus libraries except departmental libraries (Department of Mathematics Library, Department of Physics Library, etc.).
• Books with CDs should not be put in the book drop as they may be damaged.

Reserve

If the book you wish to borrow is currently on loan, you can place a reservation.
Please search the book via OPAC, click the "Reserve" button, and submit the reservation form via MyLibrary.

On-Campus Delivery Service

If you wish to get books from other on-campus libraries, please place your order in the same way as for reservations.
For more information, please see "キャンパス間資料搬送サービス." (Japanese text only)

Penalty

If you have an overdue material, you cannot renew or borrow any materials. You will receive a reminder for overdue materials.
If materials are lost or severely damaged, we may ask you to buy the same book for a replacement.

Laboratories and Department Libraries

If you wish to borrow materials from laboratories of Aobayama North Campus, please contact Kita-Aobayama Library.
As for department libraries, please check the website below.

• Department of Mathematics Library
• Department of Physics Library (on campus only)

Self-Service Photocopying

Please use the private-expense copier on the 1st floor for self-service copying.
The universty-expense copier located on the 3rd floor was removed at the end of March 2026.

Photocopying by Staff

Library staff will make copies on your behalf. Please bring the materials to the service desk and fill out the application form.
We do not offer copying services by staff due to workload constraints.
Please use a self-service copier or take advantage of special borrowing.

Special borrowing hours: Weekdays (Open days) 9:00–20:00 (9:00–17:00 during shortened hours such as holiday periods)

Copyright Law and Photocopying

Reproduction of library materials such as photocopying or taking photographs is permitted for study or research, in accordance with Article 31 of the Copyright Act.
Please note the following conditions:

• Copies may be made only for the purpose of study or research.
• The material must already have been published.
• Only a portion of the work may be reproduced (generally no more than half).
• For periodicals, copying is allowed only after a reasonable amount of time has passed since publication (typically until the next issue is released, or about three months after publication).
• Only one copy per person is allowed. Further reproduction or distribution of the copy is not permitted.

If you have any questions, please contact Kita-Aobayama Library.

Terms of Use

• Eating is allowed only in the Entrance Hall and Knowledge-Corridor.
• Beverage in a sealable container such as a plastic bottle may be brought into the library.
• No food or beverages of any kind are allowed when using the library's PCs.

Floor Map

Click on the image to enlarge.

1st Floor	2nd Floor	3rd Floor

How to Use Facilities and Equipment

Knowledge-Corridor	Eating, drinking, and talking are permitted, but alcohol is not. Opening hours: Open days 7:00–24:00 / Closed days (weekends and holidays, etc.) 9:00–20:00 When using this area on closed days or during unstaffed hours, authentication with an ID card or QR code is required at the building entrance. If you wish to use this area for events or other activities, please read the Guidelines and Notes for Application before submitting your request via Google Forms. After your use, please restore the space to its original condition with reference to the Table Layout After Using the Knowledge-Corridor.
Entrance Hall	Eating, drinking, and talking are permitted, but alcohol is not. Opening hours: Open days 7:00–24:00 / Closed days (weekends and holidays, etc.) 9:00–20:00 When using this area on closed days or during unstaffed hours, authentication with an ID card or QR code is required at the building entrance.
Prayer room	The room is available for people of all faiths. Hours: 9:00-20:00 on weekdays (During semester breaks: 9:00-17:00 on weekdays)
Group study room	The rooms are available for groups of up to 8 people or for individuals. Hours: Open days 9:00–19:45 (During semester breaks: 9:00-16:45 on weekdays) Capacity: 8 seats for each room (There are 4 rooms in total.) Application: Make a reservation via MyLibrary. *Reservations can be made from 14 days prior to the date of use up to the day of use. *Your reservation may be canceled if you do not arrive within 30 minutes of your scheduled start time. Available equipment: Whiteboard
Event Space	Eligibility: The group must include at least 3 people who belong to Graduate School of Science/Faculty of Science/Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Science/Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science. Hours: Open days 9:00–19:45 (During semester breaks: 9:00-16:45 on weekdays) Capacity: 100 people Application: Please read the Guidelines and make a reservation via Google Forms. *If there are people who do not have library card, attach the list of member to Google Forms. *Reservations should be made from six months to two weeks prior to use (excluding holidays).
PC	A PC is available on the 1st floor for catalog searches, printing, and browsing e-journals. You can print from the PC to the self-service copier on the same floor (fee required). To connect to the Internet, Tohokudai ID and Password are required. Use of the internet is limited to academic and research purposes only. It must not be used for entertainment.

Wi-Fi (eduroam)

Wi-Fi (eduroam) covers all floors of the library.
Your sub ID and password are required to. See the manual for students for more information.

Photocopies

Books

Reference Service

Services for Visitors

• Browsing
• Using OPAC (online catalogue)
• Reference Service
• Photocopy

*Loan service is not available for visitors.
*Please refrain from using the room as a study area.

Entrance Procedure

Application form

• Please call the library staff on the intercom at the entrance and the staff will open the gate.
  
• Please fill in the application form at the service desk.

Library card

• We issue library cards for those who wish to use the library in the long term.
• Please visit the service desk with your identification such as your driver's license or health insurance card.
  *Service hours: 9:00-17:00 (Only weekdays)
• The library card can be used in other on-campus libraries with some exceptions.
• Renewal is required annually.
• Please be considerate to students especially during the examination period.

Application for Photocopy (Mail Delivery)

Please apply through your institution's library.
If you do not belong to any institution, please apply through your nearest public library or email us directly.
When you directly apply to our library, payment can only be made by registered mail (GENKIN KAKITOME).
*Please do not over or underpay for fees. Fixed-amount money orders are not accepted.
*Receipts are issued only in the name of the applicant (not companies or institutions).

Contact

Kita-Aobayama Library

• Phone：022-795-6372
• Email：klib-s[＠]grp.tohoku.ac.jp