Shinanomachi Media Center (Kitasato Memorial Medical Library)

Shinanomachi 
Media Center
Kitasato Memorial
Medical Library

Keio University Alumni

Sanshikai and Kobaikai Members

Graduate School of Medicine Alumni and Ken Mane Mita-Kai Members

Keio University Alumni

Registration

Keio University alumni who wish to use the media center must register for one of the following:

Registration Details
Keio Alumni Annual Pass The Keio Alumni Annual Pass costs 1,000 yen and is valid from the day of issue through the end of the academic year.

Passes for the following year are available for purchase starting in March.
Keio Alumni Library Card The Keio Alumni Library Card is only issued at the Mita Media Center.
Keio Card (Credit Card) Alumni with a Keio Card can receive a complimentary Keio Alumni Annual Pass.

Please present your card at time of registration.
Finding Materials
  • Use KOSMOS to confirm the location of the materials you are looking for.
  • Older materials may be stored at the Yamanaka Book Depository. Use KOSMOS to confirm the location of the materials you are looking for.
  • If you are unable to find the materials you are looking for, please contact the Media Center by phone at 03-5363-3725.
  • Alumni are not allowed to access online databases and other e-resources.
Copy Services
  • Copies must be made by media center staff.
  • For each item, a one page copy request form must be completed and inserted at the end of the section you wish to have copied before submitting it at the counter.
  • Copy services are available until 30 minutes before the library closes.
    Library Hours
  • Price: 30 yen (black and white) / 100 yen (color) per copy
    Paper sizes: A3, A4, and B4
Yamanaka Book Depository Requests

Loan and copy requests can be made for materials stored at the Yamanaka Book Depository.

If you know the specific passage you're looking for you can request a copy, or if you need an entire volume you can request to borrow the item.

1.Copy Request
How To Make a Request A. From outside the library
Requests can sent to the reference desk by fax or email up to a week before your visit.

B. While at the library
Request forms can be obtained and submitted at the reference desk. Requests will be processed the following business day.
Wait Time Up to 2 hours (for requests made on weekdays before 3:30 p.m.)
Fee 10 yen per copy (black and white only, paper sizes: A4, B4)
2.Loan Requests
How To Make a Request Outside the library
Requests can sent to the reference desk by fax or email up to a week before your visit.

At the library
Request forms can be obtained and submitted at the reference desk. Requests will be processed the following business day.
Wait Time 7 to 10 days
Fee None (subsequent copy requests are 30 yen per copy)
Reference Services

Please visit the reference desk (weekdays 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) for help with the following inquiries:

  • "The title I'm looking for is listed as available but I am having trouble locating it."
  • "I'd like to know more about how to search for materials."
  • "Do you have any books on ~~~?"
  • "Do you have any theses on ~~~?"

※The Media Center does not offer medical consultations.

Contact Information