TOP Learning Support
Learning Support
Graduate student staff provides support to your studies by answering your questions such as how to use computers, research, and write reports.
You can consult them in Japanese, Chinese or English. Go to the Support Desk for their advice.
❖ 'Learning Support' is available only for Nagoya University students.
IT Support
- How to use the Information Media Studies System / PCs / Cloud On-demand Print
- How to use application software, such as Word and Excel
- How to use wireless LAN
Writing Support
- How to write reports
- Recommending books and DVDs on writing
❖ The following is not allowed at Support Desk ❖
· Consulting for entrance exam or employment test
· Translation
· Native check
Support on Bibliographic Search and Using the Library
- How to search for books and journals (using the OPAC)
- How to search for articles
- How to use Library facilities
Study Counseling for Each Field of Study
Support Desk Online
Graduate student support staffs can respond to your consultation online.
- Only for Nagoya University students.
- Consultation only on weekdays (3:30-5:00pm), up to 30 minutes per session.
- Please apply by 12:00pm the day before (on weekdays only).
*Please let us know your third desired date and time as possible as you can. - Zoom is used for consultation.
*Gather. Town is available on trial only for Nagoya University members. - Please check the application form for details about service times .
*We may not be able to meet your desired date and time due to the arrangement of seminars, etc. - Please check below for details about staffs in charge.
- When you wish to change the registration, please e-mail us.
: lib-c-literacy（at mark）t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp
- Application form is here
*Once your reservation is confirmed, we will e-mail you the Zoom Meeting URL.
- This service is available on a trial basis to Gifu University students.
Official SNS
- X : @NagoyaUnivLibSD
- note: https://note.com/nulibss/
Support Desk
Hours：15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays
Place ：in the Sky Learning Studio, Central Library 2F
Research Field of each Staff Member
DAY |
LANGUAGE |
FACULTY |
YEAR |
RESEARCH FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon. | Japanese | Science | M1 | Biophysics |
| Chinese | Informatics | M2 | Artificial Intelligence, art | |
| English | Humanities | D2 | Japanese modern female literature | |
| Tue. | Japanese | Engineering | M2 | Civil engineering, traffic simulation |
| Chinese | Humanities | D3 | Japanese language education | |
| English | Humanities | D1 | Japanese modern literature | |
| Wed. | Japanese | Humanities | D2 | Japanese modern literature |
| Chinese | Humanities | D3 | Japanese language education linguistics | |
| English | GSID | M1 | International education development | |
| Thu. | Japanese | Education | M2 | Sociology of education, school rules |
| Chinese | Humanities | D3 | Japanese modern literature | |
| English | Humanities | D2 | Japanese modern female literature | |
| Fri. | Japanese | Education | M1 | Sociology of education, school culture |
| Chinese | Humanities | D3 | Japanese language education linguistics | |
| English | Law | D3 | International public law |
FAQ
IT Support
- Q.1
click - I cannot login to the computers in the Library.
- A.1
- You need to renew your initial password. For faculty, researchers, and auditors, an account issuance procedure is needed before the password change.
In addition, you have to take the Information Security Training within a month after your enrollment.
For further information, please refer to the website of the Information Media Studies System.
- Q.2
click - How can I print out documents from a Library computer?
- A.2
- You can print out through an Cloud On-demand Print.
- Q.3
click - Can I use CDs and DVDs on the Library computers?
- A.3
- You can use the external CD/DVD drive on the Library computers by applying at the Circulation Desk.
- Q.4
click - I heard that there are computers with Illustrator installed.
- A.4
- Some computers in the writing support area have Adobe software (Adobe CC) installed, such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Q.5
click - Are there scanners available?
- A.5
- No, we do not have any in the Library.
Writing Support
- Q.1
click - I would like to ask for advice on how to write reports.
- A.1
- Graduate student support staff will offer consultation. The report writing classes held at the Library will also help you.
- Q.2
click - Where can I find books about writing?
- A.2
- They are placed on the bookshelves next to the Support Desk. Ask the Graduate student support staff for their recommendations.
Support on Bibliographic Search and Using the Library
- Q.1
click - How do I find the books I need?
- A.1
- Use the OPAC to look for books held by the Nagoya University Library. You can search the OPAC by titles, authors, or keywords.
- Q.2
click - I am looking for an article on the OPAC, but I can’t find it.
- A.2
- You cannot search for articles by their titles on the OPAC. Search by the title of the journal to see if the volume you need is held at the Library.
- Q.3
click - I am looking for articles about ……
- A.3
- Please use databases to search for articles by subject. CiNii Research for Japanese articles and Web of Science for foreign articles are major databases. There are many other databases available in the Nagoya University. Please refer to the list of databases on the Library website.
- Q.4
click - How do I photocopy Library materials?
- A.4
- There are machines for making copies at private expense and ones at university expense. To use the copy machines, please fill in the application form for copy services.
Others
- Q.1
click - Are external users allowed to use the computers in the Library?
- A.1
- You need your Nagoya University ID to use the computers in the Learning Commons. Only the computers for OPAC search are available to external users.
