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For New Students: How to Use Media Centers (Libraries)

Basic Library Guide for new students

Library Video Tutorial for New Students

Three Libraries on Mita Campus

The Mita Media Center consists of three libraries: Keio University Library, the Old Library, and the South Building Library.

  1. Most Western-language books are located in the Old Library, a Gothic-style building near the East Gate of the campus.
  2. Most Western-language journals are found on the 4th floor of Keio University Library, the main library, which is a large, beige-tiled building near the center of the campus.
  3. The South Building is a glass-walled structure located at the corner of the campus. It houses the Law and Politics Library which extends across the second, third, and fourth basement floors. The entrance is on Basement 3. This library’s collection includes books and journals in both Japanese and Western languages.

                                

Library Facilities

Below are the frequently used facilities:

  • ​​​​​​Main Counter: For borrowing and returning materials. To renew your loan period, please access My Library via KOSMOS.
  • ILL Counter: For interlibrary loan services (i.e., photocopy/book delivery requests)
  • Reference Counter: For assistance with using library services and resources
  • Photocopy Machines: Available for copying library materials only. Please do not use them to copy personal items such as notebooks.
  • Computers, Network and WiFi: To use Keio University’s computers and network, you need an account. If you wish to connect your laptop or other digital devices to Wi-Fi on campus, please configure the settings in advance. For setup support, please reach out to the Information Technology Center.
  • Printers: Please note that campus printers are not directly connected to university computers. To print digital files, you must upload them to the designated web page before operating the printer. Refer to the instructions for details.
  • Group Work and Meeting Spaces: Available on the 1st and 4th floors

Frequently Accessed Websites and Webpages