Shinanomachi Media Center (Kitasato Memorial Medical Library)

Study Spaces

Shinanomachi Media Center offers various types of study spaces for different study needs: quiet, individual study areas and group or collaborative study areas.

NamePoliciesNotes
Active Area [1F] collabolative zoneSnacks OKlidded drinks OK 3 ITC-PCs are available
Browsing Area [1F] collabolative zoneSnacks OKlidded drinks OK
Quiet Study Room [B1] quiet zoneno foodlidded drinks only
e-Learning Room [B1] zoom zoneno foodlidded drinks only 5 ITC-PCs are available
Media Room [B1] quiet zoneno foodlidded drinks only AV equipments available
Reading Seats [Stack Room 1-4F] quiet zoneno foodlidded drinks only

*Wi-Fi service (keiomobile2) is available at every seat.

Active Area [1F]

Active Area

The Active Area is a collaborative area with white boards, moveable chairs and tables, and screen sharing options.
3 ITC-PCs and 1 printer are available.
*Your Keio ID is required to use media center computers.

Noise Policy:
Collaborative Zone:
Normal conversation volume is expected.

Food and Drink Policy:
Hot and cold drinks with a lid are allowed.
Only snacks that are NOT smelly or messy are allowed.

Manabiba Booth

manabiba Booth

"Manabiba Booth" is a space for group use. You can reserve the booth on the Web.

Details:

  • 2 booths with whiteboard.
  • Each booth can accommodate up to 6 people.
  • Outlets and Wi-Fi/keiomobile2 are available.
  • It is a suitable place to group work, discussions, lectures, presentation practice, seminar activities, etc.
  • This booths are only for members of Keio University.
Reservation
Reserve
  • You need a Keio ID to use the reservation form.
  • Please enter the required information, such as your desired date and time, into the form. (You cannot select Booth A or B.)
  • Each reservation slot is 60 minutes.
  • You may reserve up to two slots during the same time period. Please refer to the "Manabiba Booth Reservation Calendar" below before making your reservation.
  • After completing your reservation, please check in at the service counter on the day of your reservation. (Student ID, library card, or faculty/staff ID required)
  • More than 30 minutes late for the reserved time without notifying, the reservation will be cancelled.

"Manabiba Booth Reservation Calendar" *Click here if you cannot view the calendar properly.
Any time slot marked as "Busy" on the calendar is already reserved.

Browsing Area [1F]

Browsing Area

The Browsing Area, placed next to the entrance of the library, is a place to access the latest medical materials such as medical newspapers, new arrival serials and books. It offers small sofas.

Noise Policy:
Collaborative Zone:
Normal conversation volume is expected.

Food and Drink Policy:
Hot and cold drinks with a lid are allowed.
Only snacks that are NOT smelly or messy are allowed.

Quiet Study Room [B1]

Quiet Study Room

The Quiet Study Room is a place where you can do more focused work.
It offers carrels and electrical outlets for individual, quiet study.

Noise Policy:
Quiet Zone:
Talking is prohibited.

Food and Drink Policy:
Beverages in spill-proof containers are allowed.
Food is not permitted.

e-Learning Room [B1]

E-Learning Room

The e-Learning Room is a space to take online classes for students.
Use headphones when listening to music, watching videos or attending an online class.
Bring your laptop PCs. Wi-Fi service (keiomobile2) is available. 5 ITC-PCs are also available.
*An ITC account is required to use media center computers. Accounts can be set up at the Shinanomachi ITC office.

Noise Policy:
Zoom Zone:
For virtual meetings, use headphones and speak quietly.

Food and Drink Policy:
Beverages in spill-proof containers are allowed.
Food is not permitted.

Media Room [B1]

Media Room

You can watch and listen to audio-visual items using the equipment at the Media Room.
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Scanners are also available. *An ITC account is required.

Noise Policy:
Quiet Zone:
Talking is prohibited.

Food and Drink Policy:
Beverages in spill-proof containers are allowed.
Food is not permitted.

Reading Seats [Stack Room 1-4F]

Reading Seats

On each floor in the stack room there are reading seats.
A quiet space to study or work individually.

Noise Policy:
Quiet Zone:
Talking is prohibited.

Food and Drink Policy:
Beverages in spill-proof containers are allowed.
Food is not permitted.