Using library materials (books and periodicals in closed stacks)

• Entering the Library
• Using library materials (books and periodicals in closed stacks)
• Using library materials (Special Materials Rooms and Digitized Content)
• Photoduplication services
• Reference services
• Returning materials and leaving the NDL
• Other facilities

Most of the holdings of the NDL are in closed stacks where users cannot enter.
Please search for and request the materials from the NDL Search on user terminals or your smartphone.
There is a limit to the number of materials a user can request at one time (For example, 5 books, 10 periodicals, etc.).

Requested materials will arrive at the pickup location about 30 minutes after your request.
You can confirm the arrival of your requested materials and the pickup location at user terminals.

Show your user card at the pickup locations to collect the materials.

* Library materials cannot be taken outside the library.

The Tokyo Main Library has three reading rooms.
Electrical outlets are available for your electronic devices in Reading Room 1 and Annex Reading Room.

• Special Materials Rooms & Reading Rooms

Annex Reading Room (Annex 2F)