Using library materials on open shelves, digitized content and databases

• Entering the Library
• Using library materials on open shelves, digitized content and databases
• Using library materials in closed stacks
• Copying services
• Reference services
• Using Study Rooms / Free Wi-Fi service
• Returning materials and leaving the Kansai-kan
• Using the cafeteria

Open shelves

Reading Desk

The Kansai-kan has the General Collections Room and the Asian Resources Room, and study rooms.
Reference books and other materials are available on open shelves in the reading room.
Electrical outlets are available for PC in the reading room and study rooms.

Exhibition Corner

Exhibitions are held in the reading room.
Exhibits are newly arrived materials and materials on particular themes (irregular).

• Reading Room Site Plan
• Reading Room

Digitized material can be viewed from user terminals. Digitized content in the public domain is also available via the Internet.

• National Diet Library Digital Collections

Electronic journals and online databases can be viewed from user terminals.

• Electronic Resources Service at the Kansai-kan

Posters and flyers of events that are to be held at libraries, museums and other institutions in the Kansai area are displayed or distributed.