The Kanagawa University library was founded in 1929,as a library of Yokohama Academy which is known as the Kanagawa University today.
The present Kanagawa University Library in the Yokohama campus was constructed as the 50th anniversary in 1980.
And following that, the Hiratsuka library was opened at Shonan Hiratsuka campus in 1989.The two libraries are both linked by the online networking system.

Millions of books and periodicals of Japanese and foreign languages compose the Library Collection.
The collection includes more than 1,100,000 items, in over 10 languages, to which 30,000 new items are added every year.
We house books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, journals, prints and drawings, DVDs & videos.

We have some Special Collections.
One of them, Yamaguchi collection donated by former dean of the Department of Economics, Dr.Shigeru Yamaguchi, which consists of 2,400 books including some very rare original French books, mainly on financials.
In addition, we own Japanese study collections before the end of the shogunate, the oldest encyclopedias around the world, and 1,500 lithographs of Paris commune in 1871.

Library OPAC can be opened on LAN and the internet, which allows the library website to be accessed from anywhere in the world.
We also provide various online services with databases such as FirstSearch, EBSCOhost,
LexisNexisAcademic, Web of SCIENCE etc.
If the material isn't available within OPAC, other resources can be explored to satisfy your request.

Visit our Online Databases page for a full list of　databases available through our library.

The library networks with the five major research institutes of the university.
The Library opens its collections to the people of the local area.
You are invited to not only search our website but also to stop in and visit the library as well.
We look forward to seeing and serving you.

Yokohama campus

Yokohama campus is located in Yokohama City which is one of the greatest international seaports. Address : 3-27-1 Rokkakubashi, Kanagawaku, Yokohama 221-8686, Japan
Telephone : +81-45-481-5661
FAX : +81-45-413-3642
Guide : 13 minutes（on foot) from Hakuraku Station, Tokyu Toyoko Line
10 minutes (by taxi) from Shin-Yokohama Shinkansen Station

Shonan Hiratsuka Campus

Shonan Hiratsuka campus is located in Sagami Bay about 20km from Yokohama, and it can be reached by train in 30min.
The beach, known as "Shonan-kaigan", is famous for marine sports. Address : 2946 Tsuchiya, Hiratsuka 259-1293, Japan
Telephone : 0463-59-4111
Guide : 30 minutes（by bus） from Hiratsuka Station, JR Tokaido Line

Use of the Library

All users of library should present their I.D. card at the entrance, except for visitors.

Circulation Desk (1F)

Loan Periods:
Undergraduates (3rd-4th years)・・・10 books for 2 weeks
Graduates ・・・ 30 books for 3 months
Teaching staff・・・50 books for 5 months
Overdue Charges: If material is not returned on time, loan service stops for same periods.

Photocopying Service

Users can photocopy materials in the library on condition that: Copies are for the purpose of study.
The current issue or number of a magazine can’t be copied.
Full pages can't be copied.
The material borrowed from other universities can't be copied.
a prepaid copy card for 55 sheets is 500 yen.

Reference Desk (2F)

Inquiries concerning library materials or use of library facilities may be made at the reference desk.
The reference service staff are happy to be of help.

Cooperation with Other Libraries

If requests for books or materials are not contained in Kanagawa University libraries, ILL(the inter-library loan) service will be available.
Please inquire at the reference desk.

Electronic media

On-line Database
FirstSearch,Lexis.com,LexisNexisAcademic,EBSCOhost,
JDreamⅡ, JapanKnowledge ,Web of SCIENCE etc.
e- Journals
e-Books-Law Collection
Kanagawa University Online Public Access Catalog

External Users

Registration is required
Annual membership A(in-house perusal only)
Identification document (Drivers license, Passport, etc.) a personal seal,
2 photos (3 x 2.5cm).Fee:500 yen

Annual membership Ｂ(lending for 5books/2weeks and in-house perusal)
Identification document (Drivers license, Passport, etc.) a personal seal,
2 photos (3 x 2.5cm).Fee:5,000 yen

※We welcome visitors to the Library.

Cautions for Use

Registration is required
Silence should be maintained at all times.
Eating, drinking and smoking is forbidden.