Libraries shows in below are open to alumni (*usage registration required). Facility availability guide is as followed. Prior to your usage, please read contents thoroughly.

Available Facilities

• Kinugasa Library (Kyoto Kinugasa Campus)
• Media Center (Biwako-Kusatsu Campus)
• Media Library (Biwako-Kusatsu Campus)
• Suzaku Research Library (Kyoto Suzaku Campus)
  *this library has a priority usage to faculties, staffs and graduate students in Suzaku Campus.
• OIC Library (Osaka Ibaraki Campus)

The card is available at these three libraries.
Some areas of the facilities are restricted.

Available Services

1. Reference, photocopy, loaning of the materials in possession of Kinugasa Library, Media Center and Media Library.
   • You can borrow as many as 3 copies and as long as 14 days.
   • When wishing to extend the loaning period, bring the materials in person to the library for renewal.
   • Reserved books may be not renewed.
   • “In house only” material cannot be checked out.
   • Rare & closed stack materials are subject to non-reference, non-photocopy or non-check-out.
2. The materials in possession of in-campus research organizations^(*1) are subject to non-reference, non-photocopy. (Prior permission is required. Neither the same day reference nor check-out is permitted)
   • When wishing to reefer to any of them, contact Kinugasa library reference counter.You may refer to the materials on/after the next day you request.
   • You may neither check out the materials nor access to the research-related stack.
   • Some materials may be not available for use.
     (*1)Shugakukan Research Library, Humane studies related archive room, Research laboratory
3. Obtainable materials from other compasses
4. Inter-library mutual cooperation service (introduction to or obtain materials from other libraries)
5. Request to purchase materials
6. Guide to library facilities

Unavailable Services

1. Your admission or access may be restricted during the terms of the months of April (Entrance examination), July & January (term examination).
2. Reference service
3. Restricted facility areas
• Admission to closed stack (Kinugasa library)
• Private laboratory, Seminar rooms(Media center)
• Faculty staff lounge (Media library)
• Group reference room, Study room (Kinugasa library・Media center・Media library)
4. Multimedia room
5. Exclusive database and applications to contracted faculty staff members

How to Apply

To obtain a library card, bring the following document to either one of the counters for the necessary procedures:

Necessary materials for application

1. Either one of the identifications with your current name and address on it : drivers license, health insurance, alien registration card, resident card (issued within a month).
2. Application form (library prescribed).
3. Alumni membership card (lifetime membership fee payment record)

Service counter for application

• – Kinugasa Library information counter (1st floor)
• – Media Center service counter (1st floor)
• – Media Library service counter (2nd floor)
• – OIC Library service counter (2nd floor, Building B)

1. Your application form is accepted between the opening and one-hour before the closing on service days.
2. See the Web site or service schedule on the bulletin of each library for the service days and hours information.
3. After confirming your alumni membership, your card will be issued immediately. If you apply on weekends, your card may be issued after a few days.

Library Card

1. An alumni can have one card issued and it is valid for use from date of issue for the on-card mentioned period.
2. Bring your card for the use of the libraries in Kyoto Kinugasa and Biwako-Kusatsu.
3. See the notice for the use on the back of the card.
4. When lost or damaged, contact the counter where you submitted your application form. (Reissue fee ¥200 is required).
5. If there is any change (e.g.,in your address, place of work, telephone number), immediately contact the counter where you submitted your application form.
6. When the card is no longer valid or you are no longer disqualified, return the card immediately.
7. When wishing to renew the card, you are requested to reapply.

Rules and Regulations for Use

1. For every users comfort, the following behaviors are prohibited. Otherwise, you may be disqualified and declined your further use.
   
   • Bring in your own home videos or audiotapes to be appreciated in the library
   • Bring infants or small children
   • Smoke, eat, drink, chat, read aloud
   • Sublet the card or already being loaned materials
   • Activities which disturb other users or interfere with study
   • Check out any materials without permission
   • Use cell phones, other such devices
   • Activities against public order and good morals, or activates prohibited by each library’s regulations and rules likewise
2. When checking out the library, see if there is any unprocessed materials for check-out. Auto detector is installed at the check-out gate.
3. Counter service (including check-out, return) will be finished 15 minutes prior to the closing hour.
4. If you return overdue materials, you cannot borrow items for the equivalent overdue days.
5. When any materials or equipment is lost or damaged, you will be deemed to pay the full amount of the lost/damaged.
6. There is no locker available for users in the library or on campus. You are responsible for taking care of your personal belongings.
7. There is no automobile/auto bike parking facilities.

Contact

Kinugasa campus : Library Service Department

＜Kinugasa Library＞
Zipcode : 603-8577
56-1 Tojiin-kitamachi, kitaku, Kyoto Telephone : 075-465-8217
Fax: 075-465-8219
E-mail：library@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Biwako-Kusatsu campus : Library Service Department (BKC)

＜Media Library＞
Zipcode : 525-8577
1-1-1 Noji-higashi, Kusatsu-shi, Shiga
Telephone : 077-561-3943
Fax: 077-561-3958
E-mail：medialib@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

＜Media Center＞
Telephone : 077-561-2634
Fax number : 077-561-3979
E-mail：media@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Osaka Ibaraki campus : Library Service Department

＜OIC Library＞
Zipcode : 567-8570
2-150 Iwakura-cho, Ibaraki, Osaka
Telephone : 072-665-2520
Fax: 072-665-2539
E-mail：oic-lib@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Ritsumeikan Tokyo Campus supports students, alumni and other relatives both Ritsumeiakn University and APU in metropolitan area. The office activates in many ways such as offering the students abundant firm information within the vicinity of Tokyo station, and consulting for student job hunting. Some spaces and facilities are open for alumni (*no support for issuing any official certifications).

Contact

Ritsumeikan Tokyo Campus
Zipcode : 100-0005
1-7-12 Sapia Tower 8F, Marunouchi, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Telephone : 03-5224-8188
Fax : 03-5224-8189
E-mail：tokyo-cp@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

Ritsumeikan Osaka Umeda Campus is located close to Osaka and Umeda station with easy access. Graduate school classes such as MBA, MOT are available. Also, open for students and alumni and other relatives both Ritsumeiakn University and APU. Some spaces and facilities are open for alumni (*no support for issuing any official certifications).

Contact

Osaka Office (Ritsumeikan Academeia at Osaka
Zipcode : 530-0018
2-4, Komatsubaracho, Kitaku, Osaka
TEL: 06-6360-4895
FAX: 06-6360-4894
E-mail：osaka-of@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

As a member of the Alumni Association you are entitled to use the Alumni salons which locates on campuses for alumni to meet or pass the time at their alma-mater. Please read the rules on below prior to use:

1. Alumni Salon Locations and Rules of Use

(1) Kinugasa Campus

Location：	Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Ritsumeikan University, lobby (Academeia Ritsumei 21 1st and 2nd floor.)
Hours:	Tues. – Sun. 9:30 – 16:30 (Holidays: Mon., and days following national holidays other than summer and year-end holidays.)
Terms of Use：	No reservation necessary.
Beverages：	On the 2nd floor lobby there is a tea vending machine. Please refrain from eating in the 1st and 2nd floor lobby. We ask that any special requests be made at the 1st floor reception.
Other:	If you wish to take a free tour of the Kyoto Museum for World Peace, please visit the reception window on the 1st floor. You will be able to view the permanent exhibits after filling in the necessary forms. Please note that tours will be limited to alumni members and a limited number of accompanying individuals. Please note that the lobby is also used by the general public.

(2) Biwako Kusatsu Campus (BKC)

Location：	Core Station 3rd floor lounge.
Hours:	Mon. – Sat. 9:00 – 20:00 (Holidays: Sun., summer and new year holidays)
Terms of Use：	No reservation necessary.
Other:	If you have any questions, please visit the office on the 1st floor of Core Station. (Hours: 9:00～17:30、Temporary). Please note that RU employees may also use this space.

(3) Osaka Ibaraki Campus

Location：	Building B 1st floor lounge
Hours:	Mon. – Sat. 9:00 – 20:00 (Holidays: Sun., summer and new year holidays)
Terms of Use：	No reservation necessary.

(4) Suzaku Campus

Location：	6th floor lobby
Hours:	Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – 17:30 (Holidays: Sat./Sun., summer and new year holidays)
Terms of Use：	Please visit the first floor reception, or notify the Alumni Office on the 6th floor.

2. Notices and Requests

• Users are not required to apply before use. Please note that it is difficult to correspond with users outside of the hours of operation.
• The Alumni Salon except Suzaku Campus are places where alumni can interact with the general public and Ritsumeikan employees. Please understand that this area is not exclusively for the use of alumni.
• The Alumni salons are not fit for large alumni group gatherings. (Suitable for approximately 1 group with max10 members.)
• Please contact the Alumni Office for details regarding inquiries during the summer and new year holiday periods as well as requests for campus maps etc.
• [ Access map ]http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/access/

【Contact Information】

Ritsumeikan University Alumni Association Office
Tel.075-813-8216
E-mail : alumni@st.ritsumei.ac.jp