OIST Graduate University Library is open 24 hours via keycard access for eligible users with a valid SECOM card (including OIST employees); however, the Circulation Desk and other staffed services are only available within regular business hours, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Mon-Fri).
The following users can have 24-hour access to the library with specific approval:
- Individuals with a "visiting member" status (e.g., visiting professors, students, and interns)
Visitors can request 24-hour access to the library by downloading the 24-Hour Library Access Request Form (attached below). Please submit the signed form to the library after obtaining the signature of one of the following approvers:
- Manager of Academic Affairs Section (for visiting students, including research interns and special research students)
- Faculty members (for research unit staff, including visiting professors & researchers)
The request will be processed within 1 week; however, not all requests will be approved due to the library's limited space.
【Important】
As the service desk is unstaffed outside the regular business hours of 9 am - 5:30 pm (Mon-Fri), please turn on/off the lights and the air-conditioner yourself, if necessary.
We request that all users follow the University Library Rules 6.3.2.
Your cooperation is much appreciated!