Purchasing Books at Public Expense

Book Purchases via Email

Books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, etc. will be handled by Ukeire Section (Books Ordering and Accessioning Section in the library).

Please follow the procedures below.

  • Step 1.
    Download and fill out Purchase Order Form .
  • Step 2.
    Send the form to Ukeire Section <tosho-hacchu[at]tufs.ac.jp>.
  • Step 3.
    You will get the estimate in a week.
  • Step 4.
    Check the estimate and place the order.
  • Step 5.
    Library will touch you when it has been delivered.
  • Step 6.
    Pick up books at the Acquisition Section.

In principle, purchase order for your own books and multi purchase order for the same book is not allowed.

Book Purchases via Amazon Business

Full-time faculty of the TUFS who are eligible for a Microsoft 365 account may request orders via Amazon Business.(The service will launch on June 30, 2026.)

Please refer to the following for details:
Amazon Business Book Purchase Guide for Faculty (accessible only to internal users)

  • Step 1.
    Submit a purchase approval request through Amazon Business

  • Step 2.
    You will get the estimate from other companies or quotations, if necessary.
  • Step 3.
    Library will touch you when it has been delivered.
  • Step 4.
    Pick up the books at the Acquisition Section.

Advanced Payment

When you purchase books abroad, you can pay in advance and claim reimbursement at a later date.
It is also available in the case that the items are e-resources.

Please send following papers to the Ukeire Section.

  • Reimbursement Request Form
  • Books you purchased
  • Receipts
  • Credit card statement (only in the case of foreign currency transactions)

In the case of e-resources, please bring your smart phone or PC and show the resource to the staff.

Your name and the title and price of each books must be listed on the receipts.

Contact Information

Ukeire Section (Books Ordering and Accessioning Section)

Location: TUFS Library Office (2nd floor.)
Email : tosho-ukeire[at]tufs.ac.jp
Tel : 042-330-5597(9-12, 13-17 on weekdays)

Suggest a Purchase for the Collection

You can recommend the books for students via library portal “My Library“.
Cataloging section will accept your recommendation and book donation.

Contact Information

Cataloging Section

Location: TUFS Library Office (2nd floor.)
Email : tosho-mokuroku[at]tufs.ac.jp
Tel : 042-330-5597(9-12, 13-17 on weekdays)