Library and Information Processing Center
The Library and Information Processing Center is consisted of the academic information section centering on library functions and the information system section controlling the information network forming the backbone of academic activities.
Academic Information Section (Library)
The academic information section, which assumes library functions, has branches on each of the four campuses, namely: Yamanohata Branch, Kawasumi Branch, Tanabe-dori Branch and Kita Chikusa Branch. These branches contain the collection and storage of specialized books and magazines. All books and magazines in these branches can be searched through a computerized system, and lent out and returned through simplified procedures. Books and magazines not available in the library are also available through photocopies under the mutual lending/borrowing system with other university libraries.
As of March 31, 2017
| Branch/Type | Number of books | Number of magazines | ||||
| Japanese books | Foreign books | Total | Japanese magazines | Foreign magazines | Total | |
| Yamanohata Branch | 384,353 | 181,382 | 565,735 | 4,441 | 2,216 | 6,657 |
| Kawasumi Branch | 91,784 | 43,196 | 134,980 | 2,024 | 1,550 | 3,574 |
| Tanabe-dori Branch | 31,046 | 36,067 | 67,113 | 662 | 648 | 1,310 |
| Kita Chikusa Branch | 66,565 | 23,339 | 89,904 | 744 | 211 | 955 |
| Total | 573,748 | 283,984 | 857,732 | 7,871 | 4,625 | 12,496 |
Information System Section
The information system section is located on Takiko (Yamanohata) Campus. It is equipped with an information processing room and a personal computer room. Branch on each campus are also equipped with personal computers for viewing information. The NCU network provides services for education, research and office work. Various information systems are offered for use in the Internet, e-mail, academic affairs information system and other information processing systems. Any inquiries from students and faculty members about information processing can be made here.