Library News 2024
"JAIST Library News" is published on an irregular basis and provide you with information about Library services and materials.
| Dec. 11 | [Suspension of Library Services] JAIST OPAC, User Services and the Self-checkout machine will be unavailable from 7:30 to 10:30 on December 24 due to the maintenance.> Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
| Dec. 06 | Our office will be closed from Dec. 28, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025 due to Faculty and Staff Holidays. One-day use and issue of the Library User's Card are not available during this period. |
| Dec. 05 | "Textbooks & Reference Books List" of Term 2-2 (Main Campus) is uploaded. |
| Nov. 19 | Restriction on Use of the Library for Inventory (Dec.9) |
| Oct. 09 | "Textbooks & Reference Books List" of Term 2-1 (Main Campus) and Term Ⅲ (Satellite) are uploaded. |
| Sep. 20 |
[Repair work on the exterior walls of New Wing] From Sep. 24th to Sep. 26th, the south exterior wall of the New Wing of the library will be repaired. Noise and odor will be generated due to the work. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. |
| Sep. 18 | On October 1 (Tue.), JAIST will be closed for the anniversary of its founding. One-day use and issue of the Library User's Card are not available. |
| Aug. 13 |
[To JAIST members] IEEE Xplore (IEL Online) Scheduled Maintenance IEEE Xplore will be unavailable from 8:00 pm on August 17(Sat.) to midnight on August 18(Sun.) due to maintenance work. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
| Aug. 09 | The binding of academic journals has been completed. Thank you for your cooperation. |
| Aug. 8 |
[To JAIST members] IEEE Xplore (IEL Online) Scheduled Maintenance IEEE Xplore will be unavailable from 8:00 pm on August 11(Sun.) to midnight on August 12(Mon.) due to maintenance work. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
| Aug. 2 | Repair work on joints of buildings/3F (Aug. 5-30) |
| Aug. 2 | "Textbooks & Reference Books List" of Summer Intensive Courses is uploaded. |
| Jul. 23 | [Old Wing/2-3F] Repair work of ceiling vents (July 30) |
| Jul. 19 | [Old Wing/2-3F] Ceiling repair work (July 22, 24-26) |
| Jul. 17 | [Reading Rooms] Repair work of ceiling vents (July 18) |
| Jul. 12 | Faculty and Staff Holidays (Aug. 14, 15 and 16) One-day use and issue of the Library User's Card are not available during this period of time. |
| Jul. 12 | Repair work on joints of buildings/3F (July 16) |
| Jul. 11 | "Mini Book Collection" has been updated. (40th: Now, the research begins!) |
| Jul. 5 | [IMPORTANT] Bringing drinks to the library |
| Jul. 3 | [Noise Caution] Repair work on joints of buildings/3F (July 9-12) |
| Jun. 26 | "Textbooks & Reference Books List" of Term Ⅱ (Satellite) is uploaded. |
| Jun. 11 | Binding Academic Journals (Jun. 20 - Sep. 6) |
| Jun. 10 | "Textbooks & Reference Books List" of Term 1-2 (Main Campus) are uploaded. |
| Jun. 7 | [IMPORTANT] Temporary closure of the library (Jun. 21-24) |
| Jun. 7 | [IMPORTANT] Temporary Suspension of Library Services & JAIST Repository (Jun. 21-24) |
| Jun. 7 | Installation of window screens in the Audio Visual Room (Jun. 24) |
| Jun. 3 | [Noise Caution] Bookshelf Repair Work on Old Wing/3F (June 13) |
| May. 20 | "Mini Book Collection" has been updated. (39th: What a great use of Python!) |
| May. 16 | [Fault Information] Because of a system failure, you cannot log in the JAIST Repository now. Please wait for the recovery. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. (May 17, 2024, 11:30 a.m.: The system has recovered, and now you can log in the Repository.) |
| May. 13 | [JAIST member only]Recorded video of IEEE Authorship Webinar (held on Apr.25) is available. |
| Apr. 25 | [IMPORTANT] Temporary closure of the library (May 10-13) |
| Apr. 25 | [IMPORTANT] Temporary Suspension of Library Services & JAIST Repository (May 10-13) |
| Apr. 22 | IEEE Authorship Webinar (Apr. 25) |
| Apr. 09 | "Mini Book Collection" has been updated. (38th: Interesting Books of New Arrivals 2024) |
| Apr. 03 | "Textbooks & Reference Books List" of Term 1-1 (Main Campus) and Term I (Satellite) are uploaded. |
| Mar. 28 | The 45th Library Exhibition "Book of the Year 2023" |
| Mar. 13 |
[To JAIST members] IEEE Xplore (IEL Online) will be temporarily unavailable. IEEE Xplore database will be unavailable from 10:00 pm on March 16(Sat.) to 3:00 am on March 17(Sun.) due to maintenance work. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
| Mar. 11 | "Books written by JAIST Faculty Member" section is updated. |
| Feb. 21 | "Mini Book Collection" has been updated. (37th: Let's write a good paper! 7) |
| Feb. 14 | [IMPORTANT] Notice of Library Service Suspension (Mar.5) |
| Feb. 08 | "Textbooks & Reference Books List" of Winter Intensive Courses is uploaded. |
| Jan. 31 | [IMPORTANT] JAIST OPAC temporarily unavailable due to maintenance (Feb.8) |
| Jan. 26 | "Textbooks & Reference Books List" of Term IV (Satellite) is uploaded. |
| Jan. 19 | Restoration work completed for Journals Areas |
| Jan. 17 | "Mini Book Collection" has been updated. (36th: AI×HUMAN) |
| Jan. 16 | Reopening of the Library and Resumption of Services (Jan.16(Tue)17:00-) |
| Jan. 03 | [IMPORTANT] Temporary closure of the library ( |
Restriction on Use of the Library for Inventory
The inventory will be conducted as below. During the inventory, we will restrict access to the shelves partly for a fixed time.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.
NOTE:
- Date and Time: December 9th, 2024 (Mon.) 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
* The inventory work area will become off-limits.
* The other areas of the library are available,
but please note that some noises can be expected.
* If you would like to use a material in the off-limits areas,
please ask the library staff.
* The library materials left on desks or tables will be returned
to the shelves for smooth operation.
Library Service Section (E-mail: toshokan@ml.jaist.ac.jp, EXT:1191)
Repair work on joints of buildings (3F)
The joints between the new and old buildings on the 3rd floor will be repaired as follows.
Areas other than the area being worked on are available for use, but loud noise and dust will be generated due to the work. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you so much for your understanding.
| Date & Time | August 5th - 30th *There may be days when no repair work is performed. | |
| Area | 2 joints of buildings on the 3rd floor |
*One of the two joints will be repaired at first, then the other will be repaired. Please use the one that is not under construction when passing through.
[Old Wing/2-3F] Repair work of ceiling vents
On the afternoon of July 30 (Tue.), the ceiling vents on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the old wing will be repaired. Repair work will generate noise.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you so much for your understanding.
[Old Wing/2-3F] Ceiling repair work
During the period (July 22,24-26), the ceiling on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the old wing will be repaired. Repair work will generate noise and odors. The space around the repair area during the work is unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you so much for your understanding.
[Reading Rooms] Repair work of ceiling vents
From 13:00 to 17:00 on July 18 (Thu.), the ceiling vents in the reading rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors will be repaired.
During the work, a part of the reading rooms will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you so much for your understanding.
Repair work on joints of buildings (3F)
The joints between the new and old buildings on the 3rd floor will be repaired as follows.
Areas other than the area being worked on are available for use, but loud noise and dust will be generated due to the work. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you so much for your understanding.
| Date & Time | July 16 (Tue.) | |
| Area | 2 joints of buildings on the 3rd floor |
*One of the two joints will be repaired at first, then the other will be repaired. Please use the one that is not under construction when passing through.
[IMPORTANT] Bringing drinks to the library
Eating and drinking are prohibited in the library, but only drinks in sealable bottles with lids are allowed to be brought in for hydration.
Please observe the following rules and manners to maintain the library environment.
| OK | NOT allowed |
|---|---|
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+ water bottle + plastic bottle
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+ cupped drink + can + carton etc. |
- Be sure to close the lid to prevent spillage after drinking.
- No drinks of any kind are allowed in Rare Books Room.
- Please take a drink bottle home with you.
[Noise Caution] Repair work on joints of buildings (3F)
The joints between the new and old buildings on the 3rd floor will be repaired as follows.
Areas other than the area being worked on are available for use, but loud noise and dust will be generated due to the work. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you so much for your understanding.
| Date & Time | July 9 (Tue.) - 12th (Fri.) | |
| Area | 2 joints of buildings on the 3rd floor |
*One of the two joints will be repaired at first, then the other will be repaired. Please use the one that is not under construction when passing through.
Binding Academic Journals
We are planning to bind academic journals as following schedule. Therefore you can not use those journals for some period. We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
| Binding Materials | those published from 2020 to 2022 | |
| Duration | from June 20(Thu.) to September 6(Fri.), 2024 |
*The binding of materials is scheduled to be completed at the end of August and we will relocate them in the shelves in order soon after the registration has been completed.
[IMPORTANT] Temporary closure of the library
Please note that the library (inside the entrance gate) will be closed on the following schedule, due to a scheduled blackout on June 22 and 23, 2024. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Closed from 5:00pm on June 21 (Fri.) to 8:30am on June 24 (Mon.).
* Browsing Area (1F) will be open as usual.
[IMPORTANT] Temporary Suspension of Library Services & JAIST Repository
Please note that the service of the library and JAIST Repository will be temporarily unavailable on the following schedule due to a scheduled blackout on June 22 and 23, 2024. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
- Online User Service (various requests, etc.), JAIST OPAC, JAIST Repository
From 5:00pm on June 21 (Fri.) to 9:00am on June 24 (Mon.) - Library Website
From 5:30pm on June 21 (Fri.) to 11:30pm on June 23 (Sun.)
*In some cases, each service may resume earlier than the announced date and time, but please note that the operation may be unstable during the above period.
Installation of window screens in the Audio Visual Room
From 9:00 to 12:00 on June 24 (Mon.), we will be installing screens on the windows of the Audio Visual Room on the 2nd floor of the old wing. Please note that the room will not be available during the work. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
[Noise Caution] Bookshelf Repair Work (Old Wing/3F)
The library is available except for the bookshelves that are being worked on. However, there is a possibility of quite loud noise.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but thank you so much for your understanding.
| Date & Time | June 13 (Thu.) 8:30 - 17:00 | |
| Area | Bookshelves on the 3rd floor of Old Wing |
[IMPORTANT] Temporary closure of the library
Please note that the library (inside the entrance gate) will be closed on the following schedule, due to a scheduled blackout on May 11, 2024. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Closed from 5:00pm on May 10(Fri.) to 8:30am on May 13(Mon.).
* Browsing Area (1F) will be open as usual.
[IMPORTANT] Temporary Suspension of Library Services & JAIST Repository
(Last edit on May 1: Description about library website has been added.)
Please note that the service of the library and JAIST Repository will be temporarily unavailable on the following schedule due to a scheduled blackout on May 11, 2024. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
- Online User Service (various requests, etc.), JAIST OPAC, JAIST Repository
From 5:00pm on May 10(Fri.) to 9:00am on May 13(Mon.) - Library Website
From 7:00pm on May 10(Fri.) to 11:30pm on May 11(Sat.)
*In some cases, each service may resume earlier than the announced date and time, but please note that the operation may be unstable during the above period.
IEEE Authorship Webinar
For those who are thinking of submitting a paper to IEEE journals or proceedings, IEEE lecturer will hold the webinar as follows.
This is a great opportunity for you to participate, especially if you are writing a paper on information science.
The webinar will be held in English (consecutive interpretation will be provided in Japanese).
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| Date & Time | 13:30 - 14:30 on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 (60 minutes) | |
| Language | English | |
| Method | Online lecture using Zoom | |
| Lecturer | Alex Liu Yupeng (IEEE / Manager, Client Services, Asia) | |
| Zoom link | https://ieee.zoom.us/j/99195166045?pwd=cldrQ0ZYaFVEN1BlbndOU3I3bjdWZz09#success |
[IMPORTANT] Notice of Library Service Suspension (Mar.5)
The following library services will be suspended due to server maintenance of the library system.
| Period of Suspension | : | March 5, 2024 (Tue.) 9:00-12:00 (scheduled) |
| Services to be suspended | : |
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We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
Contact: Library Service Section (ext.1191, E-mail: toshokan@ml.jaist.ac.jp)
[IMPORTANT] JAIST OPAC temporarily unavailable due to maintenance (Feb.8)
JAIST OPAC services will be temporarily unavailable due to server maintenance as follows.
| Downtime | : | February 8, 2024 (Thu.) 9:00 - 12:00 |
| Services to be suspended | : | OPAC Search and User Services |
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.
Contact: Library Service Section (ext.1191, E-mail: toshokan@ml.jaist.ac.jp)
Restoration work completed for Journals Areas
Journals Areas on the 1st through 3rd floors of the New Wing, which was closed due to restoration work, is now available.
*Some shelves have not been reorganized yet, so please contact library staff if you don’t find the materials you need.
Reopening of the Library and Resumption of Services
Please be informed that the library will reopen at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, with the following exceptions, after the temporary closure since January 3 due to the damage caused by the earthquake.
Thank you very much for your patience with the inconvenience of the closure.
| Restricted area | ： | around Journals Areas on 1-3F of New Wing |
| Materials on loan |
： | All due dates during the closure will be changed to Friday, January 19, 2024. |
| Note | ： |
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We appreciate your continued understanding and cooperation.
[IMPORTANT] Temporary closure of the library (Jan. 3-5until for the time being)
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the Noto Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024.
The library will be temporarily closed from January 3 to January 5until for the time being due to the falling of materials caused by the earthquake. You can not enter the library or use materials. We can not accept applications for one-day use and the library user’s card.
Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
*We will announce the library reopens on the library website and official X (formerly Twitter).
*All due dates during the closure will be extended until the library reopens.