Information for Hearing Impaired Visitors

The Tokyo Main Library has the Music and Audio-Visual Materials Room, which holds video materials with subtitles or Japanese sign language.

• 1. Library Support
• 2. Hearing Dogs
• 3. Support Tools for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • 3-1. Writing Board for Communication
  • 3-2. Audio Induction Loop and Hearing-Assistive Speaker

The ear symbol and the writing symbol are displayed at counters where written communication is available.

In addition, communication boards (picture cards to point at) are available at the General Information Desks for both the Main Building and the Annex.

If you have any concerns about using the library, please do not hesitate to ask at any counter. The library staff will assist you with entry procedures, searching and requesting materials, etc. Necessary assistance is also provided for the use of the cafeteria (6th floor of the Main Building) and the coffee shops (3rd floor of the Main Building and 1st floor of the Annex).

You can enter the library accompanied by assistance dogs, such as hearing dogs.

Writing boards for communication are available at the Entrance Counters for both the Main Building and the Annex. Please ask at either of them whenever needed.

Writing board for communication

Most of the counters are equipped with hearing loops (audio induction loops).

There are also hearing-assistive speakers available at the General Information Desks for both the Main Building and the Annex, and the User Registration Counter in the Annex.

Please ask us whenever you need.

Hearing-assistive speaker