Outline of the Library

History / Library Directors

Mission Statement 2012 (PDF)

Floor Guide / J-BEANS(Learning Commons)

Collection（Rare books／Works of art）
Digital Rare Book Library

Library Statistics

Library Leaflet (April 2025) [in Japanese]

The library at JAIST is administered based on the three principles of “Open 24 hours a day”, “Research library” and “Electronic library”. We are confident that the quality of our library is appropriate for a graduate school in terms of accessibility and the contents of its collection.
Open 24 hours a day
Since research is being carried out throughout the day, the library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so books and other materials can be viewed freely whenever you need them. Books can be checked out anytime by using a self-checkout machine.
Research library
The library’s collection is focused on academic materials that are highly specialized/advanced in order to support research in the state-of-the-art science and technology.
Electronic library
We are promoting a digital system of academic materials. Users can use the online public access catalog, e-journals and various databases of academic information through JAIST’s well-developed information network. You can also connect your PC to the network via wireless LAN in the library.

＜Library Outline＞

Established: April 1996
Building/Premises: Three stories; reinforced concrete; 3,076㎡
Maximum Storage Capacity (vols.): 178,947
Seats: 141 (including 36 carrels)
Facilities: Library information system; Entry/exit management system; Automatic checkout system