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Purchase Request

You can recommend a purchase if there are materials you’d like to see added to the library’s collections. Depending on the library budget and whether the item is sold out or not, it may be difficult to purchase the requested item. Please refer to the bottom of the page for more information on materials restricted by the library regulations.

Deadline for book purchase request for 2023

Deadline for book purchase request for 2023

We would like to inform you that book purchase applications are now closed due to the depletion of this year’s book purchased budget. Requests for desired books will not be accepted until the vendor is selected in 2024, and the resumption of applications will be announced at a later date.

If the book is urgent, please apply for borrowing (interlibrary borrowing) from another library.
* How to apply for interlibrary borrowing: Library Service > Interlibrary Borrowing

Purchase Request 

Request Procedure

  • 01 Purchase Request
  • 02 Selection
    Deciding whether to purchase
  • 03 Order
  • 04 Acquisition
    2-3 weeks for domestic books, 3-4 weeks for overseas books
  • 05 Arrange on Shelf
    Notified by email or SMS

Notices

  • It takes about 2-3 weeks for domestic books and 3-4 weeks for overseas books until the items are available.
  • The acquisition period may vary depending on the distribution and delivery situation of the items.
  • Once the books are available, applicant will be notified by email or SMS and the items are arranged on the 1F 『Smart Library』 for 3 days.

Books Not Available for a Purchase

  • High priced items or complete works
  • Items for an examination or a certificate
  • Items with a strong recreational character
  • Items on personal interests and trend information
  • Items on subject with low usage
  • Items considered inappropriate as university library collection

※ Attachment: Details about the Selection of Library materials by type

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