The University Library houses a wide collection of books, databases, and journals, and offers access to over 20,000 electronic journals. Our holdings are searchable on-site or via our website. Our constant aim is to provide for the needs of both students and researchers.
http://www.lib.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/
| Special Collections |
|---|
| Iha Fuyu Collection (161vols.) |
| Shimabukuro Genshichi Collection (115vols.) |
| Miyara Donchi Collection (350vols.) |
| Nakahara Zenchu Collection (3,300vols.) |
| Nakasone Seizen Collection (329vols.) |
| Bull Collection (560vols.) |
| 8 additional Collections (Total 14 Collections) |
| International Documents |
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| UN Publications (2,830vols.) |
| EU Publications (6,000vols.) |
| OECD Publications (3,240vols.) |
| UNESCO Publications (1,325vols.) |
| WHO Publications (320vols.) |
| Electronic Journals (20,000vols.) |
| Overseas Satellite Broadcasting System (5satellites -Korea sat, Palapa, Asiansat2, Thaicom, Asia Sat3S, and pay channels) |
Library Holding (As of March 31,2010)
|
| |
Japanese/Foreign |
Main Library |
Medical Library |
Total |
|---|
| Book (vols.) |
Japanese |
620,161 |
62,795 |
682,956 |
| Foreign |
253,065 |
62,800 |
315,865 |
| Total |
873,226 |
125,595 |
998,821 |
| Journals (titles) |
Japanese |
12,604(3,241) |
2,063(579) |
14,667(3,820) |
| Foreign |
6,052(707) |
1,521(89) |
7,573(796) |
| Total |
18,656(3,948) |
3,584(668) |
22,240(4,616) |
| (Note) The number of journals indicates the number of titles. The number in parenthesis indicates subscribed journals. |
Library Statistics2009
|
| |
Main Library |
Medical Libary |
Total |
|---|
| Library users (persons) |
441,830 |
181,005 |
622,835 |
| Books lent (vols) |
82,357 (72,460) |
13,628 (12,164) |
95,985 (84,624) |
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