Reference Copy and Mailing Service (Visitors)

We can make copies of materials located in the Kumamoto University Library and mail them to visitors.

Visitors affiliated with other universities or academic institutions should apply via their affiliated institution and not directly at the University.

Under normal circumstances, we do not accept personal requests.

How to Apply

Find the material you wish to have copied on the Kumamoto University OPAC system, then contact the library in which the item is located.

Please inquire at the Central Library service desk for details.

Fee (per sheet): 40 yen (B/W), 80 yen (color)

*Not including postage (actual shipping cost).

Payment is required in advance under normal circumstances.

Applications, Inquiries

Area Located Application/Inquiry Contact
Kurokami Area
Central Library
E-mail: tos-sougo@*
Honjo Area
Medical Library
E-mail: tos-igaku@*
Ōe Area
Pharmacy Library
E-mail: tos-yaku@*

(Replace " * " with "jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp" when sending.)

For Members of Other Universities or Libraries

Under normal circumstances, payment is required in advance for institutions not participating in the National Institute of Informatics' Copying Fee, Etc., Charge Compensation System.

Please discuss deferred payment options at any of the the Kumamoto University Libraries.