Borrow/Return/Renewal

Borrow

You can borrow items at the counter or by using the self check-out/return machine(Katsura Library only).
※Some items (such as books with accompanying materials) cannot be processed using the self-checkout/return machine. Please complete the procedure at the counter.

Loan Limits and Periods

Materials Held by Laboratories

Library materials indicated as "Lab" in the Location column of KULINE are held by laboratories.
If you wish to use these books, please first inquire at the counter or e-mail address of the library that holds the book. We will provide guidance on the application procedure. After your application is received, we will make an inquiry to the laboratory, and then inform you whether the book is available or not.
※If other KU libraries hold the same book, please use the book from those libraries.

Return

You can return items at the counter or by using the self check-out/return machine(Katsura Library only).
※Some items (such as books with accompanying materials) cannot be processed using the self-checkout/return machine. Please complete the procedure at the counter.

Please use the book drop located near the entrance when the library is closed.

Late returns cause inconvenience to other users. Please be sure to return items until the due date.
If you do not return items after the due date, you will not be able to borrow any items.

Inter-campus Return Service

Books borrowed from other campuses or remote areas can be returned to a nearby library.
※e.g., Books borrowed from Yoshida Campus libraries can be returned to Katsura Library (Katsura Campus).

When you return books from other libraries, please bring them to the counter.  

Return by Mail

If it is difficult for you to return your borrowing books to the library for some reason, you may return them by mail or other package delivery service. (You are responsible for the shipping costs.）
When you return books, please package them carefully and write "Returned Books" on the package.

Please refer to "Access" for the address.
※When returning books held by the North Library by mail, please send them to 【The South Library】.

Renew

If there are no reservations by other users, you can extend the return due date through KULINE.
※If you cannot extend the due date through KULINE, please come to the counter with the books you wish to extend and your identification card (student ID card, employee ID card, or library card).

Tutorial video "Extend your book loan with KULINE!" (1:17)

Renewal Limits and Periods