Open for Students 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
The Nakajima Library is always open to students and never “sleeps.” We want to provide a place where you can always study.
The university has incorporated this idea into the library. The library is a composite structure of timber and reinforced concrete with a unique semicircular design not seen anywhere else in the country: the theme is the “Book Coliseum.” Akita prefecture’s native cedar has been widely used in the construction. The traditionally crafted umbrella-shaped roof has a striking presence, giving users a sense of tranquility and calm.
The Nakajima Library was specifically-designed by architect Mitsuru Senda and has won numerous awards, such as the Murano Togo Prize, the JIA Award, the International Architecture Awards 2010, the Good Design Award, among others.
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Open Hours
| General Public |
Weekdays: 8:30-22:00 Sat, Sun, Holidays & Vacation Periods: 10:00-18:00 (closed during the New Year holidays) |
|---|---|
| High School Student Card Holders | 6:00 - 22:00 / 365 days |
|
AIU Students Faculty & Staff |
24 hrs / 365 days |
*To maintain a quiet environment, please refrain from taking photos with cameras or mobile phones.
Open hours may change. Please see updated information at below link.
Holdings
| Books | 85,498 (52,828 Non-Japanese books; 32,670 Japanese books) |
|---|---|
| Journals | 228 (122 Western titles; 106 Japanese titles) |
| CDs and DVDs | 3,753 |
| e-Books | Over 460,000 titles |
| Electronic Journals | Over 9,500 titles |
| Databases | 5 |
As of April, 2023