University Library collects, manages, and provides the latest academic information required to establish advanced studies in various fields. The center also operates its own multimedia network. Construction of a new building was completed in February 2002, enabling even further expansions of the Library's operations.
The Library houses basic texts for studies common to all Schools and Departments, as well as specialized books and journals related to advanced and interdisciplinary research fields. In addition to OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) referencing of books and journals, the Library also offers a full-text database of academic theses.
Electronic Journals
BioOne, JSTOR, Science Direct, Springer-LINK, Wiley-Blackwell, SCOPUS
(Document/reference database search service)
* In addition to the above, electronic journals for internal use at the Hayama Campus are available.
http://www.lib.soken.ac.jp/index-e.html
Following are the Library's main functions.
- Collecting, managing, and providing scientific information including digital data and preparing and providing all academic information available on the campus.
- Collecting, managing and providing the latest and highly advanced research information including research as yet unpublished.
- Collecting, managing and providing information on scientific research systems and educational research activities in Japan and abroad and government policies for these.
- Investigating methods for gathering, managing and providing research information.
- Promoting the transfer of scientific data and research information into digital formats.
- Establishment and operation of a multimedia network inside the university and effective use of scientific information networks.
The Library provides the following facilities and supports research carried out in the university.
Multimedia System for Research and Education
Multimedia System
for Research and Education
The Multimedia System for Research and Education allows the exchange of scientific information using real-time images by connecting the inter-university research institutes distributed throughout Japan, which participate in the University program, with the university central administration office (Hayama campus) using a high-capacity communication line.
