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A guide to using various search methods to find the library books and resources you need.

Search Waseda’s Collections

The first step is to use WINE (Waseda University Library catalog) to check whether Waseda has the books or resources you need. WINE indexes books, periodicals, audio and visual materials, doctoral dissertations approved by Waseda University, electronic resources (databases, electronic journals, and e-books), and other resources.
  • See：WINE >> Help >> Catalog Size for details on all resources listed on WINE.

  • WINE 　[Waseda University Library Catalog](Waseda University Library Web site)

    Using WINE

      WINE has several search methods:
        Use TITLE Search if you know the title of the work.
        Use AUTHOR Search if you know the name of the author or translator.
        Use KEYWORD Search or SUBJECT Search (terms which indicate the subject) to search for materials     related to a certain topic.

Note that you cannot search for individual papers / articles published in journals or newspapers with WINE.
  • See Library Web site >> Research Navigation >> Find Journals & Articles >> to search for individual papers and articles.

Search Keio University’s Collections

Next, search the collections held by Keio University. Waseda has a corporative agreement with Keio University. Waseda students and faculty members can visit Keio University libraries and borrow or order copies of books and materials through the interlibrary loan (ILL) system on favorable terms.

Search Collections in Japan

If the books or materials you are looking for are not held by either Waseda or Keio University, you can search the collections of libraries in Japan. We can issue letters of introduction for use of off-campus libraries and also we accept your request for borrowing or ordering copies of books and materials through the interlibrary loan (ILL) system.
  • CiNii Books [National Institute of Informatics] (public Web site)
    An integrated catalog database of books and periodicals held at university libraries across the country.
    Waseda University does not provide the catalog data for books, so you need to search WINE as well.
  • NDL-OPAC [National Diet Library] (public Web site)
    A system for searching the materials of the National Diet Library. You can start searching by clicking "Use only search function. (guest login)" on the right side.
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Library (public Web site)
    A service for searching the collections of the Tokyo Metropolitan Library as well as searching public libraries within Metro Tokyo (ward libraries, etc.) and guides to special libraries.
  • Using non-Waseda Libraries (Waseda University Library Web site)
    Information on visiting other libraries and requesting books and materials via the interlibrary loan (ILL) system.

Search Overseas Collections

If the books or materials you are looking for are not held in Japan, you can order books or materials or request copies from overseas libraries. Note that ordering from overseas libraries is more expensive and takes more time than from domestic libraries. Begin by asking at the Reference Desk in the libraries..
  • WorldCat.org [OCLC] (public Web site)
    The world’s largest library catalogue. You can check collections of the libraries around the world, particularly collections in North America.
  • Explore the British Library [British Library] (public Web site)
    System for searching the British Library’s collections.
  • Karlsruher Virtueller Katalog [KVK] (public Web site)
    Able to search national libraries and unified catalogs in a number of countries, with a particular focus on German-speaking countries. Also useful as the links to major catalogs around the world.
  • Using non-Waseda Libraries (Waseda University Library Web site)
    Information on visiting other libraries and requesting books and materials via the interlibrary loan (ILL) system.

Use Publication or Trade Information

If the books or materials you are looking for are not held in Waseda University, you may submit a purchase request to the library or purchase the materials on your own. The following websites are useful for obtaining publication and related information.
  • Books.or.jp [Japan Book Publishers Association] (public Web site)(in Japanese only)
    Able to search currently available publications issued in Japan (about 900,000 items).
  • Amazon.co.jp (public Web site)
    Online shopping website for new and used books. Besides purchasing books, you can use the site for reading customer reviews, sample pages, and finding related products.
  • Old Book Database Search [Japanese Association of Dealers in Old Books] (public Web site)
    Able to search and purchase books and materials in used book stores around Japan. Able to search both books and used book stores.

Other Useful Websites for finding books

If you haven't decided which book to read, you can specify the book you need by using keyword search or other search method. Try to use the website below.
  • Webcat Plus [National Institute of Informatics] (public Web site) (in Japanese only)
    You can search index or related data of books by using "Word Associate Search (連想検索)". The system enables the wide range of searching.


Research Navigation No.1-E Waseda University Library Feb.20.2012