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 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 ground floor has an ocean theme and was designed to allow users to create and share knowledge and ideas. The first floor has a forest theme and is designed to allow students to concentrate on their studies in quiet surroundings.

APU Library Guide (1F)

Click the numbers on the floor map and you can see the facilities of the details.

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PANGAEA 1

>PANGAEA 1

A designated area for group study and research activities that can be used for holding discussions.
※This is the place in the library where drinks (with a lid or a cap, i.e. pet bottles or tumblers) are allowed.

Service Counter

Anything related to reserving, borrowing, returning materials, as well as extending loans, and paying overdue fees can be done here.

Reference Counter

The reference counter will help you with any inquiries regarding searching for material and books in the library, searching necessary items for a certain topic, how to use database, or on accessing material from other academic libraries or research institutions

PANGAEA 2

This area is intended to provide students a space to study collaboratively in groups.
※This is the place in the library where drinks (with a lid or a cap, i.e. pet bottles or tumblers) are allowed.

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 is available for students who need their English or Japanese writing assignments checked by student tutors. Please check your available hours and make a reservation.

Reserved Corner

Textbooks and Further Reading resources from syllabi can be found here. These materials may only be used in the library.
Some materials may be purchased as e-books, please see the Academic Information syllabus.

Periodical Corner

Domestic and international newspapers, periodicals can be found here.

AC Library

Installed by the Advisory Committee, in hopes of sending out talented individuals who studied at APU into the world. The committee includes heads and ambassadors from various countries and leaders of Japan, who contribute to APU in various ways for the improvement and development of APU’s education and research.

Multimedia Room

The Multimedia Room (MMR) is a place where students can work on reports and presentations for classes and do classes and interviews online by bringing their own devices. The MMR is equipped with 7 permanent computers with access to specialized software and a scanner. Please refer to the Academic Information Website for details.
If you have computer problems, please ask the student staff or ALRCS (support staff) in the ALRCS booth.

Presentation Room, Group Study Rooms

Presentation Room

Group Study Rooms

Group Study Room (4 rooms) and a presentation room, each with a computer, projector, monitor, white board, DVD player. Rooms must be reserved prior to use through the “Facilities Reservation System”, accessed via the library homepage.