Library Resources
Because all the library’s materials, with the exception of special materials like CD-ROMs and microforms, are in the open stacks, library users are expected to freely find, use and photocopy these materials.
Return materials you do not intend to borrow to their original location or place them on the Book Return Carts after finishing.
See the Floor Plan (PDF) of the library to view the sections where materials can be found.
Books
Classified according to the below categories, located in the specified sections.
Books with red label cannot be taken out of the library.
Textbooks Section
* Collection available within the library.
Books assigned by professors for course studies are arranged by the Call No. (spine label numbers).
Some textbooks have a few extra copies in the general books section.
Copy materials are arranged by course name in each term.
Please search the Online Catalog or refer to the Textbook List.
Collected Books Section
Please check the Online Catalog to find the titles, locations and call no. (spine label no.) of collected books such as Foundation for Advanced Studies on International Development (FASID) Books Section, WCO Books Section and so on.
GRIPS faculty publications
Select publications authored by the GRIPS faculty members from 2005 are exhibited at the library entrance.
Also GRIPS Discussion Papers are displayed.
Check them out via the Online Catalog selected "Location: Faculty publications".
* Standard circulation books may be borrowed for 1 month.
Featured books section
Books related the GRIPS events or the current topics are exhibited at the library entrance.
Check them out via the Online Catalog selected "Location: Featured Books".
* Standard circulation books may be borrowed for 1 month.
> Refer to News & Events for now selection.
New arrivals section
Check them out via the Online Catalog selected "Location: New arrivals section".
* Standard circulation books may be borrowed for 1 month.
GRIPS Discussion Papers
Discussion Papers published by GRIPS Policy Research Center.
These papers are displayed in the faculty publications section.
> Please see the "Policy Research Center" website
and access the full text available.
Reference Books
* Collection available within the library.
Collection of dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, maps, white papers and statistical materials arranged by the Call No. (spine label numbers) for reference purposes only.
General Books
* Standard circulation books may be borrowed for 1 month.
Books are arranged by the Call No. (spine label numbers), mixed together in English, Japanese and other languages in the electric bookshelves of the General Books Section.
To find books and their shelf locations, please check the Call Number by searching on the online catalog (OPAC) in advance.
> Refer to Search for Materials
...How to Find Books in the General Books Section (PDF)
...How to Move the Electric Shelves (PDF)
Journals
* Collection available within the library.
For the holding information of journals, please check the Online Catalog.
> Refer to Search for Materials
Journals
Freely access the journals shelved alphabetically and chronologically in the Journal Section.
Bulletins
Bulletins published by universities and institutions in Japan are arranged by name of university in Japanese syllable order.
Online Journals
In addition to the printed materials that the library subscribes to and holds, please utilize the electronic resources of online journals available only inside GRIPS.
Added subscriptions of online journals will be announced in Library News.
> Refer to Online Journals
Newspapers
* Collection available within the library.
Newspapers are placed in the Newspaper Racks.
The Japan Times
International Herald Tribune
The New York Times, Eastern edition (issued on weekdays and Sundays)
Financial Times
Newspapers are kept for two months on the magazine racks in the Newspaper Racks.
Newspapers in Reduced-Sized Editions
Back issues of The Japan Times are also available in reduced-sized editions shelved in the open stacks.
Other Materials
* Collection available within the library.
CD-ROMs
Collection located behind the library counter.
Inquire at the counter if you would like to use these CD-ROMs.
Global Development Finance
The indicators of the World Bank (covers 1999 to present)
Monthly renewal
International Financial Statistics
*The online database is also available.
Statistics published by the International Monetary Fund
Monthly renewal
World Development Indicators
*The online database is also available.
The indicators of the World Bank (covers 1969 to present)
Yearly renewal
World Development Report
The indicators of the World Bank (covers 1978 to present)
Yearly renewal
Most titles of CD-ROMs can be searched on the online catalog (OPAC), and the full list available CD-ROMs can be browsed at the library counter.
Audio-Visual Materials
Videotapes are placed behind the counter.
Inquire at the counter if you would like to watch these materials.
Microforms
Collection includes Washington Post, Japan and the United States: Diplomatic, Security, and Economic Relations.
Microforms can be searched on the online catalog (OPAC).
Inquire at the counter if you would like to use the microforms.