Library Instruction Session for Japanese Pedagogy Summer Sessions: Summer 2025

The Libraries are upgrading to a new library system this summer. Please read this announcement page for library service changes because of it.

BorrowDirect: https://library.columbia.edu/services/request/borrow-direct.html

Loan Periods and Returns: Sixteen (16) weeks and not renewable.

Turnaround Time: The expected time from request to availaibility is 3-5 business days.  A business day for the Libraries is Monday to Friday, excluding University Holidays. 

Interlibrary Loan: https://library.columbia.edu/services/request/ill.html

Interlibrary Loan vs. Borrow Direct: Which One Should You Use?: https://library.columbia.edu/services/request/ill/ill_vs_borrow_direct.html