User's Guide
For Medical Staff In The Local Area
Library usage
Medical staff and workers in the local area not directly involved with the university (physicians, nurses, co-medical employees in Shizuoka Prefecture) can view, copy, and checkout library resources. Apply for a usage permit (checkout card) at the reception desk. Enter the required items on the 
APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY CHECKOUT CARD (PDF version) (81.9KB) and submit it along with your personal ID or driver's license. Applications for a card must be made once a year.
Range of usable services
- Library usage days and library hours
Monday through Friday 9AM to 8PM
Saturdays and Sundays 10AM to 5PM
Closed on: national holidays, University's Foundation Day（June 7）), New Year's holiday period (Dec. 27 to Jan 4 of the following year), and Saturdays and Sundays in the summer and winter vacation periods.
Please see the library open hours calendar for further information. - Checkout lending periods
Materials Quantity Period Books only up to 3 books 2 weeks
Most materials possessed by this library are available for checkout. However, reference books and texts held for research lab usage are not available for checkout so check OPAC (online public access catalogs) to find what is in stock or where it is available. To borrow the material, bring it along with your checkout card to the circulation desk.
If late or overdue, then be aware that materials cannot be checked out on that same day. - Document copies
Library materials can be photocopied for the purpose of your own investigation or research. Use the coin copy device provided within the library. Ensure you have enough coins with you. - Other items
Your checkout card (usage permit) must always be presented when entering the library so be sure to always bring it with you. The library does not have its own parking lot so please use the hospital parking lot.
If more information is needed please consult the information service office (Tel: 053-435-2171).