Mar-27 [Central Lib] <Important> Changes in some Central Library services

We would like to give you a summary of some changes to the Central Library Services to deal with new Coronavirus Infections from April 1, 2023.

From April 1, 2023, the Central Library will provide the services as follows: 


Wearing a mask will not be required. Whether or not to wear a mask will be left to the judgement of the individual.
Please use the disinfectant dispensers around the gate to sanitize your hands when entering the library.
OA cleaners are available on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors to sterilize desks and other surfaces.
A temperature alarm system is installed in front of the entrance gate. The alarm system was removed on August 3.
Please refrain from entering the library if you have a fever or other symptoms.
Please cooperate with thorough ventilation.

The capacity of our following facilities will be returned to the one before the Corona Crisis:

  • Learning Pod A: 3 to 18 people
  • Learning Pod B: 3 to 16 people
  • Learning Pod C: 2 to 5 people
  • Seminar Room A: 24 + 1 people
  • Seminar Room B: 12 + 1 people
  • Satellite Lab: 30 + 1 people


Early April, the seats that have been prohibited to ensure physical distance will be made available. Writing support booths, etc. will also be available.

“Borrowing and Delivery" Service and "Free Return Service"  have been discontinued.

To prevent infection, please disinfect your hands when entering the library, wash your hands frequently, and be aware of your physical distance from others.

Depending on the situation, there is a possibility that the contents of the services will be changed at any time in accordance with changes in the activity policy level established by Nagoya University.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.