琉球大学附属図書館

Main Library (Learning Commons, Multi-purpose Hall, Global Commons Shinryo areas)

Learning Commons, Multi-purpose Hall, Global Commons Shinryo areas

The library provides spaces where you can concentrate in a quiet environment, as well as areas where you can study while conversing freely with your peers.
In the main library’s Learning Commons, Multi-purpose Hall, and Global Commons Shinryo areas, you can feel free to have conversations and have easy access to library materials, making these areas ideal for active learning activities such as group work and presentations.
These three areas are basically open for use at any time, but they can also be reserved for classes, study sessions, and events.

1. Equipment

（１）2F- Learning Commons　

• Desktop computer area
  【Number of computers】45
  【Equipment】Screen, projector (ceiling mounted), microphone (1 hand mic, 1 pin mic)
• Presentation area
  【Number of seats】48 (24 seats with a desk)
  【Equipment】Screen, projector (ceiling mounted), microphone (3 hand mic, 1 pin mic)
• Group study area
  【Number of seats】48
  【Equipment】Small whiteboard on wheels (2 sets of 5), wall-mounted whiteboard

（２）1F- Multi-purpose Hall　

• No shoes allowed area
  【Number of seats】44
  【Equipment】Whiteboard on wheels
• Open area
  【Number of seats】60
  【Equipment】Whiteboard on wheels
• Event area
  【Number of seats】19

（３）2F- Global Commons Shinryo
See the link for more information.
Global Commons Shinryo

★You can also rent a projector (the area is not equipped with one).

2. How to reserve an area (use of some areas have now resumed)

You can either reserve individual or multiple areas.

（１）Learning Commons, Multi-purpose Hall
Please read the usage regulations and submit the reservation form seven days in advance to the section in charge, shown below.

• University of the Ryukyus Library Facility Usage Regulations and Reservation Form　PDF (Japanese)
• Library Facility Usage Reservation Form　PDF (Japanese)，　Word (Japanese)，　Example entry (PDF/Japanese)

★When you make a reservation, you must appoint a representative and a responsible party.

• Eligible representative: University of the Ryukyus students (including graduate students) and faculty and staff (including Emeritus professors)
• Eligible responsible party: University of the Ryukyus faculty and staff (including Emeritus professors)
  If the appointed representative is a faculty or staff (including Emeritus professors) of University of the Ryukyus, they may also serve as the responsible party.

＜Section in charge＞
Materials Services Section
E-mail：tssiryo@acs.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

（２）Global Commons Shinryo
See the link for more information.

Global Commons Shinryo

3. Calendar

4. Lendable library equipment

・The library provides a variety of electrical items for the university faculty and staff use.
・The listed electrical items are strictly allowed inside the library.

Item photo	Item name	Production number, Standards, or dimensions	Quantity	Remark
	Digital Whiteboard	75 in.	2	Check out at the main counter. ※Click here for details
	Laptop	Windows10	4	Check out at the main counter. ※Saving data is prohibited. (Laptop will be initialized after shutdown, please prepare USB, if necessary.)
	Projector	CASIO XJ-A257	1	Check out at the main counter. HDMI cable comes with
	Portable speaker	TOA WA-2700	1	Check out at the main counter.
	Whiteboard	Board dimensions: H120cm x W90cm Stand on wheels: H160cm x W90cm.	4	2 items are available on the first floor (Multi-Purpose Hall) and also on the 2nd floor (Learning Commons Area).
	Small white boards (5-piece set)	Board dimensions: H60cm x W45cm Stand: H98cm x W72cm	2 sets	2 sets are available on the 2nd floor (Learning Commons Area).
	HDMI cable	Length: 5m	1	Check out at the main counter.
	1500W indoor Extension cord with 6 power outlets	Length: 5m	2	Check out at the main counter.
	1500W indoor Extension cord with 4 power outlets	Length: 2.5m	1	Check out at the main counter.

Medical Library (Seminar room)

Seminar room

The medical library’s seminar rooms, it is possible to attend online lectures that involve speaking.

1. Equipment

・Seminar room 1, 2
　【Number of seats】12
　【Equipment】Whiteboard on wheels
・Seminar room 3
　【Number of seats】20
　【Equipment】Whiteboard on wheels

2. How to reserve an area

If you would like to use a seminar room, please come to the medical library’s circulation desk on the 1F.

3. Rental equipment (projector)

Users can rent a projector.
If you would like to use a projector, please come to the medical library’s circulation desk on the 1F.

Eligible users: university members
Note: use of equipment is limited to inside the library