How Can I Use the Medical Library?

This section provides information on how to use the books and periodicals in the Medical Library of Shimane University Library.
Students, faculty members and staff of Matsue Campus are also able to use the books and periodicals in the Medical Library.

Entering

• Having your student or staff ID card touch the entrance gate, and enter when the gate opens.
• When leaving the building, please pass through the exit gate located in the center of the entrance.
• If you forget your student or staff ID card, please ask the Service Desk Staff.

Borrowing and Returning a Book

Shimane University Students, Faculty Members and Staff can borrow books and periodicals. You need your student/staff ID card or library card to borrow them and please use the Self-Checkout Machine.
Matsue Campus members are also able to come and use the Medical Library.
During opening hours, please return books to the Service Desk. If you would like to return books on closed day or outside of library hours, please put them in the return box in front of the entrance on the second floor.  If you borrowed a book from the Medical Library, you can return it at the Main Library. Please ensure to return a book before the due date.

Borrowing from Another Campus
You can borrow a book held at another campus. The way to apply is the same as a reservation, searching a book on OPAC, clicking "Reserve" button, and log in MyOPAC, then choosing a receive counter and the way of arrival notification.
Periodicals can not be reserved. If you read a periodical held in the Medical Library, please come there directly.

Number of Books and Period

Extension of Borrowing Period

• When you would like to extend the loan period, you can renew only once, provided that no other user has reserved the book. For details on how to extend the borrowing period from MyOPAC, please refer to "How Can I Check a Status of Borrowing and Reservation?".
• Once the due date is overdue, it cannot be extended.

Reservation (Only for Shimane University Members)

• If the book you wish to borrow is currently on loan, you can reserve it through the OPAC. For details, please see "How Can I Reserve a Book?".
• After making a reservation, you can cancel it from MyOPAC, for detail, please refer to "How Can I Check a Status of Borrowing and Reservation?".
• If the book you wish to borrow is still on loan and you cannot borrow it after the due date has passed, please ask at the Service Desk.

Collections

• In order to use the collections of rare books, you must submit an application for permission. Please apply at least 10 days prior to the desired date of use. For details, please contact the staff.

If you have a question, please contact the staff below.