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The Library building is fully open. Study spaces and the computer lab are available. Cleanliness and safety practices are in place. Masks must be worn at all times. Our Remote Resources are available 24/7. Contact Reference Librarians via LibChat and email or during in-person hours. Learning and Research Skills videos offer tips in using OneSearch to find materials. Visit our FAQ.
Current UH IDs or EWC IDS will be required to enter the Library. Non-UH visitors will need a current government-issued ID, vaccine card, and LumiSight check-in to enter the Library. Visitors to University Archives and Manuscripts must request a research appointment.
This Library Guide has been developed to support your research on Japan at the UHM Library. Sources with "UHM Only" notation means that you need to log in to the UHM Library system with your valid UHM username and password to use the sources. Hope you will find the information of a wide range of resources on Japan helpful.
FAQs
Where is your collection located?
The general materials are integrated into the East (Japanese language) and Asia (English & other western languages) Collections of Hamilton Library on the 3rd and 4th floors. Hamilton Library's floor plans.
Please use the OneSearch Manoa Discovery Tool to identify the resources you need.
I heard about your special collections. What are they? How can I access?
The Japan Collection holds the following special collections housed in the Asia Special Collections room. All the items are not circulating. The Japan Collection staff retrieves materials prior to your visit. Please read the access policy to make an appointment in advance.
When are you open?
General collection is open during the Library hours. Special collections are open by appointment.
Asia Collection
Reference Desk Hours
Monday - Friday 10:00-4:00
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
(All library hours)
Email Reference
asiaref@hawaii.edu
Telephone Reference (Asia-related questions only)
956-8116 Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm