Mutual Cooperation with Specific University Libraries
You can use the following university libraries without bringing a letter of introduction, thanks to the mutual use agreements.
Please note that the terms of use differ according to each agreement.
Available Services
Basically, available services are “Browsing” and “Photocopying”.
Please confirm the opening hours on the website of the library you are visiting.
Please check the holding information and location of the books at the OPAC of the library or CiNii Books.
If you wish to visit other libraries than those listed below, please contact us.
Please make sure to bring your campus card (student or staff ID card) when you visit the library.
Mutual Cooperation
| Partner University | Library | Eligible Status | Remarks | Contract date Effective date of contract |
| Chuo University | Central Library HP | OPAC | Map | Graduate students Faculty members | ※ The library cannot be used during examination periods (July, December, January, and February). ※ Graduate students studying certain subjects at Chuo University in accordance with the credit exchange agreement can receive services (borrow books, etc.) similar to those provided under the terms of use for graduate students stipulated in the regulations for the use of the Chuo University Library. | 2001.9 2001.10 |
| Tokyo Metropolitan University | Central Library HP | OPAC | Map | Graduate students Faculty members | ※ The agreement covers the university libraries of the Minami-Osawa , Hino, and Arakawa campuses. ※ The Minami-Osawa and Arakawa libraries cannot be used during examination periods (July, January, and February). ※ Graduate students studying certain subjects at Tokyo Metropolitan University in accordance with the credit exchange agreement can utilize library services (borrow books, etc.) similar to those provided under the terms of use for graduate students stipulated in the regulations for the use of the Central Library, Tokyo Metropolitan University. | 2010.12 2010.12 |
| International Christian University (ICU) | University Library HP | OPAC | Map | Undergraduate students Graduate students Faculty members | If you want to know about the details for using the ICU library, please check the TAC Library Service | 2009.3 2009.4 |
Union of Four Universities in Tokyo
| Partner Universities | Library | Eligible Status | Remarks | Contract date Effective date of contract |
| Tokyo Medical and Dental University | University Library HP | OPAC | Map | Those who have a Campus Card (University student or personnel ID card) | ※ Students taking a “Composite Area Course” as a special auditor at Tokyo Medical and Dental University can utilize library services under the same conditions as the institute’s students. | 2003.9 2003.10 |
| Tokyo Institute of Technology | University Library (Ookayama and Suzukakedai campuses) HP | OPAC | Map | |||
| Hitotsubashi University | University Library HP | OPAC | Map |
Five National Universities in Tama Region
| Partner Universities | Library | Eligible Status | Remarks | Contract date Effective date of contract |
| Hitotsubashi University | Institute of Economic Research Library HP | OPAC | Map | Undergraduate students Graduate students Faculty members (including part-timers) | ※ The library cannot be used during examination periods (July, December, January, and February). | 2003.9 2003.10 |
| Tokyo Gakugei University | University Library HP | OPAC | Map | |||
| Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology | University Library (Fuchu and Koganei campuses) HP | OPAC | Map | |||
| University of Electro-Communications | University Library HP | OPAC | Map |
Japan Association of National University Libraries
| Partner Universities | Library | Eligible Status | Remarks | Contract date Effective date of contract |
| National Universities | University Library | Graduate students Faculty members | ※ The agreement covers only each national university’s library (central university). Visits to the libraries of faculties, departments, and research laboratories require a letter of introduction or similar document. | 2000.6 2000.7 |
Tokyo Western Regional Academic Library Consortium : It is a network that transcends national, public and private universities in the western region of Tokyo, including TUFS.
You can find a list of the terms and conditions of use of the member libraries here.
Mutual Cooperation with Specific Institutions’ Library
You can use the following institutions’ libraries without bringing a letter of introduction, thanks to the mutual use agreements.
It is also possible to borrow books by obtaining a library card.
Available Services
The IDE library can be used to read and copy materials in the library.
You can also apply for on IDE Library card and borrow materials using the IDE card.
Confirm the opening hours of the library through its website, etc.
Use the OPAC of the IDE library, CiNii Books, and other databases to confirm whether the IDE library has the materials you are looking for, and in which stacks they can be found, etc.
Please make sure to bring your campus card (student or staff ID card) when you visit the library.
Mutual Cooperation
| Partner Institutions | Library | Eligible Status | Remarks | Contract date Effective date of contract |
| Institute of Developing Economics | Library HP | OPAC | Map | Undergraduate students Graduate students Faculty members Emeritus professors Visiting professors | The terms of borrowing is below. Number of items : 10 Loan Period : General books – 30 days Statistics books – 14 days If you want to borrow the materials of the IDE library, please do as follows. (1) Receive an application form at the TUFS service counter before visiting the IDE Library. (2) Go to the IDE Library with your campus card and an application form. (3) Apply for an IDE Library card at the IDE Library. If you want to know about the details, please check the IDE Library HP | 2014.1 2014.1 |