Tama Art University Library

Available Dates and Times

Please note that the available dates/times and photography policies differ between the university's teaching terms and off-terms.
For detailed schedules, please check the "Reservation Form." Dates and times are subject to change due to university events or other circumstances.

1) During Teaching Terms (Spring Term: Apr 10 - Jul 28, 2025; Fall Term: Sep 3, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026)

2-3 specified days per month (Excluding weekends)
Two slots available: 10:00-11:00 and 11:00-12:00

Photography Rules (During Teaching Terms)
Due to the large number of library users, photography is not permitted within the study space.
Photography is permitted for the exterior of the library and its 1st-floor* open spaces.
* 1st floor (Ground Floor in UK English)

2) During Off-Term Periods (Summer and Spring long breaks)

Generally, Monday to Friday
Two slots available: 10:00-11:00 and 14:00-15:00

Photography Rules  (During Off-Term Periods)
Photography is permitted within the entire building, including study space, under certain conditions.

Capacity

Maximum per slot: 20 people

Request for Visitors

All visitors are requested to sign a pledge form upon entry, confirming their understanding of our rules and commitment to a respectful academic environment.
Individuals should sign individually, and for group visits, the representative should sign.

Photography Restrictions

Even when photography is permitted within study spaces, certain photography activities are restricted to ensure the privacy of our users and maintain a quiet study atmosphere:
- Video recording or audio recording
- Photography for commercial purposes
- Photography of copyrighted materials
- Any photography of individuals, whether self-portraits or of others
- Use of flash, tripods, selfie sticks, or similar equipment
- Uploading photos taken within the study space to SNS, websites, or other online platforms

Other Important Notes

- Preschool-aged children are not permitted to enter. Elementary and junior high school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for visits.
- Parking is not available, including for chartered buses.
- We do not accept commercial group tours organized by travel agencies or similar entities.

If you wish to visit the study space, please follow the procedures below.

1. Reservation Application

- Please apply via the "Reservation Form" on this page.
- Applications open 60 days in advance. We update the reservation slots for the month after next in the beginning of each month (update dates may change during long library closures).
- Your application is a tentative booking. Our staff will contact you later regarding the acceptance or rejection of your visit.

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2. Application Deadline

- Please apply at least one week prior to your desired visit date.
- After this deadline, only cancellations will be accepted.

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3. Changing or Cancelling Your Reservation

- For English speakers, please note that changes and cancellations should be made via email to tosho-visit@tamabi.ac.jp.
- The deadline for reservation changes is one week prior to your desired visit date.
- You can cancel your reservation's date/time via the reservation system (Japanese Only).
- If you wish to change your reservation, please first cancel your existing reservation, and then make a new one.

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4. Day of Visit

Please arrive by the start time of your reserved slot on the day of your visit.

- Please come by public transport. Parking is not available, including for chartered buses.
- Upon arrival, please inform the main gate security guard that you are here for a library visit to gain entry.
- Once inside the building, please proceed to the library reception.
- We will ask you to sign a pledge regarding your visit at the reception.
- Your visit inside the study space is limited to a maximum of one hour within your reserved time slot.

Visitor Information

- We will provide a brief explanation of the building and important notes, but please understand that there will be no guided tour by a librarian.

Late Arrival Policy

- If you arrive 30 minutes or more after your scheduled arrival time, your reservation will be automatically cancelled.
- Even if you are less than 30 minutes late, please note that you will be required to leave by the end time of your reserved slot.

Personal Belongings

- Locker use is restricted to the duration of your library visit.
- Please note that lost and found items will be kept for one week, after which they will be disposed of. Items cannot be picked up after closing hours.

Application & Inquiry Process

- In principle, we will respond to inquiries and applications within 3 business days. However, during long library closures (e.g., mid-August holidays, New Year's holidays, entrance exam periods (February), Tama Art University Festival period (late October to early November), or other specified periods), it may take up to approximately two weeks. Please refer to the opening calendar for details.
- Due to administrative processing days, application deadlines for visits may be closed earlier than the usual deadline.
- Inquiries should, in principle, be made via email. Please note that we may not be able to answer inquiries made by phone or at the library counter.

Q. Can I receive an explanation about the building and interior?

A. On the day of your visit, we will provide you with handouts and give a brief general explanation of the building and its important notes. Please understand in advance that there will be no guided tour by a librarian.

Q. Are there any brochures about the building?

A. Free brochures are available. Additionally, publications from the time of the library's construction can be purchased for 2,000 JPY (Japanese Only). Please ask at the counter if you wish to purchase one.

『つくる図書館をつくる ―伊東豊雄と多摩美術大学の実験』
Title: Tskuru Toshokan wo Tsukuru - Ito Toyo and Tama Art University's Experiment
Edited by Akira Suzuki, Chihiro Minato, Tama Art University Library Book Project
Tama Art University 2007

Q. We would like to visit as part of a university laboratory or class. Can we consult about this?

A. For educational visits, please inquire via email at least two weeks before your desired visit date. However, this is limited to cases where a faculty or staff member accompanies the group.
Inquiry Contact: tosho-visit@tamabi.ac.jp

Q. Do you accept visits from groups such as design or architectural firms?

A. Yes. If you are from a design or architectural firm and wish to visit for professional or research purposes, please apply using our reservation form.
Please note that visits are only available on the dates and times indicated on our website.

Q. Is photography allowed inside the library?

A. Yes, but the areas where photography is permitted vary depending on whether it is a university teaching term or an off-term. For details, please refer to "1. Visit Overview (Reservation Required)."
Please note that photography for commercial purposes is prohibited.

Q. What should I do if I wish to take photos for commercial use or conduct interviews?

A. For photography for commercial use or interviews, a separate application is required. Please check the following website for details and inquiries:
https://www.tamabi.ac.jp/contact/shooting-on-campus/ (Japanese Only)