The International House of Japan Library
The International House of Japan Library is a special library for Japanese Studies which was established in 1953.
The library has been a center supporting Japanese Studies academics and information specialists in Japan, by organizing workshops for Japanese Studies information specialists, publishing reference guidebooks for Japanese Studies and so on, with cooperating institutions overseas and in Japan, as well as offering general library services.
The library is situated in a building listed as a major work of Japanese modern architecture and has beautiful views of a traditional Japanese-style garden reflecting the changing seasons.
Library News
2009-10
Mar. 3, 2010 Newly Arrived Books
The newly arrived books are now on display.
A list of books received in the past 40 days can be found at the following
page:
New Arrivals (continuously updated)
The following newly arrived book includes references about the I-House.
| [Books] | |
| Title | Deai : hito, kuni, sono shiso |
| Author | Kiyoko Takeda |
| Publisher | Kirisuto Shimbunsha, 2009 |
Mar. 3, 2010 Library Orientation in March
We will introduce the library's history, usage, and ways to search the materials.
Reservations are unnecessary, but please contatct the library if you cannot come to the
library during this time period.
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Place: The International House of Japan Library
For further information, please contact the library.
Oct. 30, 2009 Refurbishment of the Library Walls
Through the donation of I-House member Mrs. Hiroko Abegglen, we were able to refurbish the library walls.
We would like to express our sincere gratitute to Mrs. Abegglen for her generous support.
Jun. 18, 2009 Cessation of Book Loan Renewals through the Online Catalog (OPAC)
We have ceased operation of the book loan renewal function of our online catalog (OPAC) as of June 16, 2009. From now on, we will take renewal requests by phone (03-3470-3213) or e-mail (infolib@i-house.or.jp).
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Apr. 8, 2009 Notice on Change of Loan Period
The loan period for library materials has been changed from 2 weeks to 3 weeks, starting from April 1, 2009.
*Checked out books can be renewed twice, as before.
Apr. 8, 2009 Grant from the Kasumi Kaikan
The Library has received a grant in the amount of 300,000 yen from the Kasumi Kaikan.
As a result, 20 notable books in the field of Japanese studies have been added to our collection.
