*Japanese version is here→ “図書貸借申込”
If the books you want to use are not available at Saitama University, you can borrow books from a library outside Saitama University. Please check the OPAC of Saitama University in advance and make sure that the book is not on campus.
This service is available only to faculty members and students enrolled in Saitama University.
●Saitama Prefectural Libraries, etc.
You can borrow materials held by Saitama Prefectural Libraries, Saitama Prefectural University Library (Information Center), and public libraries in Saitama Prefecture.
There is no charge for ordering books because they are delivered twice a week by vehicle.
You can search “埼玉県内図書館横断検索 (Cross search of libraries in Saitama Prefecture)” to find the library holdings in Saitama Prefecture.
●Other university libraries
You can borrow materials held by libraries of universities all over the country.
You can search “CiNii Books” to find the holdings in other university libraries.
A. Apply through My Library of the library website
Please log in to My Library of the Saitama University Library website with Microsoft 365 University Account (e-mail address issued by Saitama University) and apply by selecting “ILL Request”.
Please see here for the application procedure.
B. Submit a “Library Loan Request Form” to the library counter.
Please download and print the following request form, fill it out and bring it to the library counter.
(The request form is also available at the reference counter.)
>> Request Form (in Japanese) [WORD | PDF]
>> Request Form (in English) [WORD | PDF]
Inquiry
If you have any other questions about Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service, please contact the reference counter.