Library

Collection of the Library

The number of books and periodicals in the Library's collection as of March 31, 2023 is as follows.(Includes books and periodicals at Tsukuba Campus (books and periodicals on botany) and the Institute for Nature Study)

Books	143,309
Periodicals (number of titles)	15,984

Guide to Using the Library

Open Hours	9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (reading reception hours are from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.)
Closed	Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and year-end/New Year holiday

Reading and Borrowing

The Library is a closed-shelf library. The books and periodicals in the Reference Room are available to read at any time. For the books and periodicals in the stacks, please ask a staff member for assistance.
Please note that books other than those in the Reference Room are not normally lent out. They are for Museum employees only.

Photocopying

Purpose	Photocopying is available for academic research purposes only. For certain rare volumes, photocopying may not be available.
Fee	Black and White ¥37 per page Color ¥84 per page
Photocopying reception hours	9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Reception	To peruse books from the stacks, visitors are asked to fill out the dedicated request form at the counter. For requests by postal service, facsimile or e-mail, please confirm that the book or periodical is in our collection at the link below, then submit the request. https://lib.kahaku.go.jp/drupal/en/（リンクを新しいタブで開きます） Up to five books or periodicals may be requested in a single request. (Additional time may be required for books and periodicals about botany, as these volumes are at another location.)

Contact Information

Tsukuba Research Facilities, National Museum of Nature and Science Library
Address: 4-1-1, Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0005
Tel: +81-(0)29-853-8124（リンクを新しいタブで開きます） (Mon.-Fri.)
Fax: +81-(0)29-853-8133
E-mail: library@kahaku.go.jp