Nagoya University Central Library

Facilities

The Central Library provides various facilities to support learning, research, and education for the entire university.

*Applicants can only apply to NU members.

Click here for more information on Learning Commons.


NU members→Nagoya Univ. members
THERS members→Nagoya Univ. and Gifu Univ. members


1. Application / Usage hours

If you want to use a facility that requires a use application, please contact the lending/return counter.

(Advance registration is required to use seminar rooms, satellite labs, and Discovery Square (including non-members))


service Weekdays Saturdays, Sundays,
and holidays
Usage hours8:00-21:30 8:45-21:30
Same-day use8:00-21:30 8:45-21:30
Reservation application8:30-17:00-

2. Use a PC

The PCs in the library can be used at any time except during the hours when it is used in classes. Please use for report/presentation creation, information search, e-mail, etc.
* You need your Nagoya University ID and password to log in to the PC.

Facility PCs Floor Application Qualified person Usage Time Equipment
Learning Commons
(Excluding seminar rooms) 		28 2nd floor Not required
    NU members
During opening hours Printer (pay)
How to use
Seminar room A 24 -21:30
* Excluding the hours used in classes
Click here(JP) for Satellite Lab appointments.
Seminar room B 12
Satellite Lab 30 4th floor
Wireless LAN-Registration
(nuwnet)※		 - Throughout the library Registration for the first time only
(on the web)		 During opening hours Bring your own PC
※If you are not a NU member, please use eduroum.

3. Use facilities for classes, seminars, etc.

You can use rooms with PCs for classes. Please use it for seminars and presentation practice. When making a reservation, please apply at the lending/returning counter. You can also contact us by e-mail（）for exclusive use throughout the semester in regular lessons.

Facility PCs Floor Application Qualified applicant Time Equipment
Seminar room A 24+Lecturer1 2nd floor Required
Reservation acceptance period : 4 weeks -3 days before scheduled use
  • NU Faculties
  • NU TA
 -21:30 (1st period-maximum 2 periods)
* Seminar room and satellite lab can be used exclusively on weekdays
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector
Seminar room B 12+Lecturer1
Satellite Lab 30+Lecturer1 4th floor
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector
  • microphone
  • Video
  • DVD
  • OHP
Discovery Square - 2nd floor Required
(Reservation acceptance period: 4 weeks -3 days before scheduled use)
    NU members
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector
OKB Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank Takagi Family Museum Required
Reservation acceptance period : 4 weeks -3 days before scheduled use		 Projector、Blu-ray etc.
(*Please contact us for details)
NEOREX Pods A/B (seats)
A:3-18
B:3-16		 3rd floor Required
Reservation acceptance period : 1 week before use-on the day of		 -21:30 (Up to 90 minutes per once - up to 2 times in a row)
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector

4. Study in a group / Study in a private room

You can use a private research room by yourself. Keys for the private research room will be rented using the key lending device (student/staff ID required).

For group study, please use Learning Commons on the 2nd floor and NEOREX Pods on the 3rd floor.

To use Learning Commons on the 2nd floor (Discovery Square) and NEOREX Pods on the 3rd floor and Work Pod on the 2nd floor, please apply at the lending/returning counter.

Facility Seats Floor Application Qualified person Usage Time Equipment
Research room
West 1-17		 each1 4th floor Key lending device for each (key deposit machine)
Same-day use only; reservations not available
  • THERS Graduate students
  • THERS Faculties
 -21:30  
Research room
East 1-7
North 1-13,15-22
South 1-8,10-15		 THERS members
NEOREX Pods A/B A:3-18
B:3-16		 3rd floor Required
(Available for 3 or more people)
(Reservation acceptance period: 1 week before use-on the day of)		 THERS members
(Only NU members can reserve NEOREX Pods A/B/C)		 -21:30
(Up to 90 minutes per session, up to 2 times in a row)
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector
NEOREX Pods C 1-3 2-5 Required
(Available for 2 or more people)
(Reservation acceptance period: 1 week before use-on the day of)
  • Whiteboard
  • PC monitor
Work Pod A/B/C/D/E/F 1 in each 2nd foor Required
(Reservation acceptance period: 1 week before use-on the day of)
    THERS members
Gifu Univ. members can available if only there is no reservation.
Writing support booth A/B 4*2room 2nd foor -
  • NU Graduate students
  • NU Faculties
 -21:30
(1st period-maximum 2 periods)		 PC monitor
Learning Commons Not required THERS members
(Multipurpose Learning Area/
Group Learning Area)
  • Whiteboard
  • PC monitor (movable)
Discovery Square A/B 54 (Reservation acceptance period: 4 weeks -3 days before scheduled use)
  • THERS members
  • Visitors
Only NU members can reserve Discovery Square A/B		 -21:30
(1st period-maximum 2 periods)
  • Whiteboard
  • Projector

5. Use audiovisual materials and language teaching materials

You can use the AV booth to watch videos, CDs, DVDs, etc. in the library.

When watching a CD/DVD, please go to the lending/returning counter in advance.

Facility Seats Floor Application Qualified person Usage Time Equipment
AV booth
1-3		 1 in each 2nd floor booth 1&2
→Key lending device for each (key deposit machine)
booth 3
→Not required

Use only on the day, reservation not possible
  • THERS members
  • Visitors
    (only booth 3)
 -21:30
  • Cassette deck
  • CD player
  • DVD/LD player
  • Video set
  • TUNER(FM)

6. Use Library MakerSpace
We closed and services ended on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.

In the Library MakerSpace, THERS members can use a variety of ICT equipment to make things.

You need to achieve a passing score on the following training provided on TACT this year.
・ General safety education (normal time)
・ General safety education (emergency response)
・ Experimental general safety education
After that please attend the pre-training held at the Library MakerSpace and make a reservation to use it.

Facility Seats Floor Application Qualified person Usage Time
Closed on Wednesday, March 26th. 		Equipment
Library MakerSpace 8 2nd floor Required. THERS members Weekdays 9:00-17:00 (closed on weekends, public holidays, summer holidays, and the Central Library closed days.)
  • 3D printer
  • Laser processing machine
  • 3D scanner
  • Cutting plotter
  • Milling machine
  • Tool, measuring equipment etc.

7. Use at exhibitions, etc.

You can use the library space for exhibitions. When making a reservation, please apply at the lending/returning counter.

Facility Floor Application Qualified applicant Usage period Equipment
OKB Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank
TAKAGI Family Documents Exhibition Gallery		 2nd floor Required
(Reservation acceptance period: 1 year to 1 month before the scheduled date of use		 NU members up to 4 weeks Exhibition case, projector, Blu-ray etc.
* Please contact us for details
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