Reading Reservation & Reference Request

Type of request (select one)

Reading reservation Reference request

Name of main applicant (Example: Sakurako Teien)

Name of accompanying visitor

Affiliation

Email address of the main applicant

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Email

Confirm

Telephone number of the main applicant

Preferred date and session (please give up to three choices)

Please be sure to check the museum calendar first and note that reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.

Example: First Choice: June 18, 2026, morning session

First Choice

Second Choice

Third Choice

Number of visitors

Maximum of two per party

Purpose of use

Please be sure to describe the purpose of your research or investigation. In addition, if you are requesting reference assistance, please describe in specific terms what you would like us to investigate.

Materials you wish to consult (up to five items)

Please confirm each one in the museum’s Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).

1

Title of item
Call number
Item ID (11 digits)

2

Title of item
Call number
Item ID (11 digits)

3

Title of item
Call number
Item ID (11 digits)

4

Title of item
Call number
Item ID (11 digits)

5

Title of item
Call number
Item ID (11 digits)

Please note that some materials may be unavailable depending on their condition.
Literature searches on behalf of users are not provided.
For the use of rare books registered as museum collection objects or reproduction in publications, please contact us via the Inquiry Form.
We will notify you by email once your reservation date has been confirmed.
If you have not heard from us within one week, please get in touch.
Personal information provided in your application, including your email address and telephone number, will not be used for any other purpose.

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