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01. 図書を探す／Find Books: English

Description

This guide introduces various search methods to find the library books and other resources you need.

Search Waseda’s Collections

First, use WINE (Waseda University Library Discovery Services) to check whether Waseda has the books or resources you need. WINE indexes such as books, periodicals, audio and visual materials, doctoral dissertations approved by Waseda University, and electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books).

Using WINE

  WINE has several search methods:
    1) Enter search words in the search window.
    2) Select and click the search profile.
    3) Select the materials you want to use from the search results list.

Search Keio University’s Collections

If you cannot find the book you need in Waseda, try to search the collections held by Keio University. Since Waseda has a corporative agreement with Keio, Waseda students and faculty members can visit Keio University libraries or make a request for ILL (Interlibrary Loan) service on favorable conditions than others.

Search Collections in Japan

If the book you are looking for is not found in neither Waseda nor Keio, try to search collections of other libraries in Japan. Waseda Library will issue an introduction letter for using off-campus library. You can also ask to make a request for sending materials to Waseda by ILL (Interlibrary Loan) service.

Search Overseas Collections

If the book you are looking for is not available in Japan, you can request to send the actual material/photocopies from overseas libraries. But note that requesting materials/photocopies from overseas libraries is more expensive and takes more time than from domestic libraries. Please ask at the Reference Desk in the libraries for more information.

Use Publication and Distribution Information

You can submit a purchase request to Waseda library, or purchase the materials on your own. The following websites are useful for obtaining publication and related information.

Other Useful Websites for Finding Books

If you haven’t decided which book to read, you can specify the book by using keyword search or other search method. Try to use the website below. Recently, there are many databases that you can browse the digitized books for free.

Others -Finding E-Books-

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