The library conducts lectures during ELA class time.

• Slides for Library Lectures (Internal access only)

The library conducts lectures during JLP class time.

• Slides for Library Lectures (Internal access only)

The Library offers customized instructional sessions conducted by librarians upon request. Each session is tailored to align with the specific content and assignments of your course.

If you would like to schedule a session, please contact us through the inquiry form before the beginning of the term.

Topics we can cover include:

• Advanced OPAC search techniques

• Advanced searching in ICU Discovery

• How to access full-text resources

• Introduction to subject-specific databases

• Introduction to newspaper databases

• Introduction to statistical databases

• Detailed setup of reference management tools

Past sessions

AY2025

• Spring Semester: SOC302 Qualitative Analysis in Sociology I

• Winter Semester: SOC103 Approaches to Sociological Research

We offer the English proofreading tool Grammarly. ICU students and faculty/staff members can use the Premium version by registering an account.

First-time users need to register an account. Please refer to the following page for instructions on how to register.

• Grammarly (IT Center Website)

• Introducing the Grammarly Editor（grammarly support）

We offer the reference management tool RefWorks. ICU students and faculty/staff members can use it by registering an account.

First-time users need to register an account. Please refer to the following page for registration instructions.

• RefWorks

We have and provide extensive reading materials for English and Japanese learning.

• • Graded Readers

If you have trouble with writing assignments or your thesis, you can consult a tutor at the Writing Support Desk.

• • Writing Support Desk (WSD) *Center for Teaching and Learning Website

Interlibrary Loan / Photocopy from another library

Materials not available at the ICU Library (such as books or articles) can be requested from other universities.

• Inter-Library Loan, Photocopy Service & Purchase Request

How to check ICU Library's holdings

Before requesting materials from other universities, please check if they are available at the ICU Library. If you are unsure whether the materials are available, feel free to contact us.

• Books: OPAC

• Articles: ICU Discovery

Partner Libraries

You can use the libraries of partner universities.

• TAC (Tama Academic Consortium) Libraries

• Use of Other University Libraries

Reference Services

Reference service is a support service where librarians assist you with your information search.

If you need help with finding materials or using databases, please visit the Reference Service Counter. The library staff will provide you with detailed advice. Inquiries are also accepted via the contact form or by phone.

• Location of the Reference Counter: 1st floor of the Main Library, immediately after entering the main entrance.

• Reference Service Hours: Weekdays during the semester, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.

• Contact Form

When asking a question, providing the following three points in advance will help us respond more smoothly.

• Materials you have found yourself (such as book titles or article names)

• Tools or databases you used for your search (e.g., searched in OPAC, ICU Discovery, etc.)

• The deadline by which you need a response

Ask a librarian

If you have any other questions about the library, please feel free to ask the library staff.

• Access / Contact