Borrowing, returning, picking up requests and applications for copy services are available at this counter.
Please complete the procedure 10 minutes before closing.

There are 3 support desks: Reference Desk (how to find materials / how to use the library), Study Advice (academic writing / presentation), and Hiyoshi KIC Student Help Desk (PC / network).
Learn more about Study Support

Library audiovisual materials (DVD, video, laser disc, CD, etc.) can be used here.
Individual booths: 16seats
Sofa booths: 2 seats *Up to 4 people can view the same material at the same time.
You can also watch materials you bring in, but we may refuse to do so during busy times.
Using the Audio Visual Booths (Audio Visual materials List)

A multipurpose space near the library entrance. It is an open ceiling space, and concerts and events are sometimes held here. There are also 21 PCs installed.
Using the PC

PC Area on the Boulevard side. Seminars using PC may be held here.
There are also printers and scanners.
Newspaper and Magazine corner side: 12 units (4 of them are stading)
Reference Room corner side: 28 units
Using the PC

There are major newspapers and current issues of magazines and journals. The Back issues of journals are stored in the stacks on the 1st basement floor.
Please refer to the Find Newspapers" guide page for the storage period of newspapers.
Newspapers, magazines and journals cannot be checked out, so please use them in the library.

There are textbooks listed in the syllabus. They cannot be checked out, so please use them in the library. Most of the same books that can be checked out are also available on the regular bookshelves. Language textbooks are basically only in this corner.
There are also course reserve books designated by the faculty. They are temporarily disabled for checkout for use in report assignments.
Request a Course Reserve (For faculty)

Major dictionaries, reference books, atlases, and the latest editions of statistics and yearbooks are available. They cannot be checked out.

Reference books such as encyclopedias, statistics, yearbooks and white papers are available. They cannot be checked out.
There are also many reading seats.

Newly purchased books are here for a week. They can be checked out.
Newly Arrived Book List

Here is a self-service copy machine (coin-operated, color, with receipt output function).
Please contact the Main counter for application for photocopying of library materials, photocopier troubles. We do not exchange money.
The copy office closed on March 31, 2023.
Learn more about copy service

We have exhibitions that introduce library collections on various themes.
Materials that cannot be placed on the bookshelves may be displayed.
Events/Exhibitions [Japanese]

Please make a reservation for use of Group Study Room.

This room can be used for group study. It is also connected to the Group Study Room on the 3rd floor.
Use of this room is limited to Keio University Affiliates.
There are whiteboards and a beverage vending machine. Whiteboard markers can be borrowed at the Main Counter on the 1st floor.
Mobile phone calls are allowed in this room. Calls are prohibited in other areas including hallways and stairs.
*Non-reservation tables are available(by less than the maximum number of seats) if these are vacant.

Light reading materials such as hot books, practical books and travel guides are placed here.
Some books have been chosen by student volunteers (Library Friends).

This new reading room opened in September 2022.
Each seat has individual lighting and electrical outlets.

Please make a reservation for use of Group Study Room.

This room can be used for group study. It is also connected to the Group Study Room on the 2nd floor.
Use of this room is limited to Keio University Affiliates.
Whiteboards are available. Whiteboard markers can be borrowed at the Main Counter on the 1st floor.
Mobile phone calls are allowed in this room. Calls are prohibited in other areas including hallways and stairs.
*Non-reservation tables are available(by less than the maximum number of seats) if these are vacant.

There is a stairway to the 4th floor (for faculty and graduate students) in the center of the room. The 3rd floor photocopier is here.

It is the 4th Building side in the West Reading Room. There are many individual seats separated by translucent partitions.

In addition to textbooks for learning English such as TOEIC, there are textbooks for language courses offered at Hiyoshi Campus and textbooks for learning Japanese.

You can view and print out microfilms and microfiches regardless of whether they are owned by Hiyoshi Library. The printout fee is 10 yen per sheet. Please contact the 4th floor counter when using.

Hours: Until 30 minutes before closing on weekdays
*If you are a faculty member and wish to use it outside of the service hours, please contact us in advance.

You can use a stand that can fix the camera to take a picture of the material. Please bring your camera. Please contact the 4th floor counter when using.

Hours: Until 30 minutes before closing on weekdays
*If you are a faculty member and wish to use it outside of the service hours, please contact us in advance.

We mainly store rarely used materials such as old paperbacks / reference books, journal back issues, statute books / law reports, and reduced size editions of newspapers in movable shelves.
You cannot check out them except for some materials (such as paperbacks).
You can get here from the stairs next to the Newly Arrived Books on the 1st floor.
Available hours: from opening time to 30 minutes before closing time

The hall can be used for classes and events using audio-visual materials, seminar research presentations, and practice presentations between students. Application is necessary to use the hall.
Learn more about the Hall