APU Library Guide ｜APU Library

APU Library Guide

The APU Library offers users a wide range of books, academic databases, and materials related to the areas of Sustainability and tourism, Asia Pacific studies, international management, and much more. Users can also request and access materials from Ritsumeikan University. A recent addition to the Library is the Learning Commons where users can receive academic tutoring and engage in group discussions and learning. The Learning Commons was established to provide students with a multipurpose venue for active and collaborative learning.
The APU Library is divided into seven main areas which students can use to fit their specific needs. The first floor has an ocean theme and was designed to allow users to create and share knowledge and ideas. The second floor has a forest theme and is designed to allow students to concentrate on their studies in quiet surroundings.

APU Library Guide (1F)

Click a number on the floor map to see details of the facilities.

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PANGAEA 1

>PANGAEA 1

This area is suitable for group study and research activities. It can also be used as a space for discussions and free dialogue.
*This is a place in the library where drinks (plastic bottles, tumblers, etc., with lids) are permitted.

Service Counter

All matters related to reserving, borrowing and returning materials, extending loans and paying overdue fees can be dealt with here.

Reference Counter

The reference counter will help with any inquiries relating to searching for materials and books in the library, finding items on a specific topic, using databases and requesting materials from other academic libraries or research institutions.

PANGAEA 2

This area is intended to provide students with a space to study collaboratively in groups.
*This is a place in the library where drinks (plastic bottles, tumblers, etc., with lids) are permitted.

AMC(Analytics and Math Center)、ALRCS(Academic and Learning Resource Core Staff)

AMC

The AMC offers support for Fundamental Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, and Statistics classes and homework.
ALRCS provides support to students to enable them to take full advantage of the library services & resources, and foster "self-learning".

Writing Center

The Writing Center offers support to students who need help with their English or Japanese writing assignments. Please check the opening hours and book an appointment.

Reserved Corner / Textbook Corner

Textbooks and further reading resources from syllabi can be found here.
These materials may only be used in the library. Some materials may have been purchased as e-books, please refer to the Academic Information syllabus for more information.

Periodical Corner

Domestic and international newspapers, periodicals can be found here.

AC Library

This corner was established by the Advisory Committee with the hope that all students studying at APU will grow into individuals who can thrive on the world stage. The committee is comprised of heads of state and ambassadors from around the world, as well as leading figures representing Japan, and contributes in various ways to the education and development of APU.

Multimedia Room

The Multimedia Room (MMR) can be used for online lectures, online interviews, report writing, and presentation creation by bringing your own PC. This room has seven permanently installed computers, and you can use specialized software and scanners. For more details, please refer to the Academic Office website. If you have any problems using the computers, please feel free to ask a student staff member at the ALRCS.

Presentation Room, Group Study Rooms

Presentation Room

Group Study Rooms

There are four Group Study Rooms and a presentation room, each with a monitor and whiteboard. Rooms must be reserved prior to use through the “Facilities Reservation System”, accessed via the library homepage.