FAQ - Library Guide

Can I use both the Toyosu and Omiya libraries?
Yes, you can use both libraries.
When is the library open?
Toyosu Library Monday~Saturday 8:30~22:00
Omiya Library Monday~Saturday 8:30~21:30

※ Changes of opening hours or temporary closing will be announced each time on our website.

Can I enter the library even if I forget my student ID card?
Yes. Please press the intercom next to the entrance gate and tell us your wish to enter the library.
A librarian will open the gate. At the counter, you need fill out a brief form with your student ID number and name.
Is the library open on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays?
The library is closed on Sundays and national holidays, but is open on Saturdays. Please check the library's schedule and the calendar posted in the library.
Can I use the library during the summer and winter vacation periods?
Yes. Please check the library's schedule and the calendar posted in the library.
Who can I contact for library inquiries?

Toyosu Library

  • Adress: 3-7-5, Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, 135-8548
  • Tel: 03-5859-7460
  • Fax: 03-5859-7461
  • E-mail: tlib@ow.shibaura-it.ac.jp

Omiya Library

  • Adress: 307, Fukasaku, Minuma-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama, 337-8570
  • Tel: 048-687-5104
  • Fax: 048-687-5122
  • E-mail: olib@ow.shibaura-it.ac.jp
Where is the library website located?
https://lib.shibaura-it.ac.jp/
How many materials does the library have?
The Toyosu and Omiya libraries hold approximately 144,000 and 84,000 materials, respectively (as of March 31, 2022).
When is the crowded season for the library?
It’s July because of the examination period.
Are there any necessary procedures to participate in the Book Garden (book selection meeting)?
You don’t have to register in advance. Please come directly to the venue.
We will inform you of the details on our website and the library’s bulletin board.