What is Learning Commons?
Based on the concept of "Flexible Learning Studio@Library," each space is designed differently with movable desks and chairs, semi-open family restaurant-style sofa booths, and round sofa booths. The spaces are bright and open learning spaces that can accommodate a variety of seating layouts, numbers of users, and purposes.
Introduction of Learning Commons
Round sofa booths
Family restaurant-style sofa booths
Meeting Table
Movable Desks / Chairs
The maximum number of users is 46.
The space is bright and open, with movable desks and chairs and fixed booths to accommodate a variety of group work styles.
An electronic blackboard is permanently installed, and monitors can be connected to individual computers for group discussions while sharing the screen. There is also a monitor that can wirelessly share the screens of multiple computers and smartphones.
・Round sofa booth：(6 seats x 1 area)
・Family restaurant-style sofa booths： (6 seats + monitor × 2 areas)
・Meeting table： (6 seats x 1 area)
・Movable desks/chairs：(16 seats)
・Movable round sofa：(6 seats)
・Movable Whiteboards：(4 units)
・Movable 50-inch monitor：(1 units)
・Mobile electronic blackboard：(1 unit)
Movable desks / chairs / whiteboards
Wall whiteboard
Movable 65-inch monitors
Desks, chairs, and monitors are movable, so you can freely change the layout.
・Movable desks / chairs：(14 seats)
・Movable whiteboards：(1)
・Movable 65-inch monitors：(1)
・Wall whiteboard：(1 unit)
Movable desks / chairs / whiteboards
Wall whiteboard
Movable 50-inch monitor
Desks, chairs, and monitors are movable, so you can freely change the layout.
・Movable desks / chairs：(16 seats)
・Movable whiteboards：(1)
・Movable 50-inch monitors：(1)
・Wall whiteboard：(1 unit)
Movable desks / chairs / whiteboards
Wall whiteboard
Movable 50-inch monitor
Wall screen
The maximum number of users is 30.
Desks, chairs, and monitors are movable, so you can freely change the layout. In addition, an equipped projector can also be used to project images and videos on a large screen.
・Movable desks / chairs：(30 seats)
・Movable whiteboards：(4)
・Movable 50-inch monitors：(2)
・Equipped projector：(1 unit)
・Wall screen：(1 unit)
・Wall whiteboard：(1 unit)
Movable desks / chairs / whiteboards
Wall whiteboard
Movable 50-inch monitor
Desks, chairs, and monitors are movable, so you can freely change the layout.
・Movable desks / chairs：(20 seats)
・Movable whiteboards：(2)
・Movable 50-inch monitors：(1)
Introduction of Learning Commons
Movable desks / chairs
Movable electronic blackboard
If there are no reservations on the day of use, the area can be used without formalities.
The maximum number of users is 20.
The desks, chairs, and electronic blackboard are movable, so the layout can be freely arranged.
・Movable desks/chairs：(20 seats)
・Movable whiteboards：(2 units)
・Movable electronic blackboard：(1 unit)
Fixed meeting tables
Fixed 1-person desks
The maximum number of users is 15.
There are also fixed sofas available for one person, making it a bright and open space that can accommodate a variety of styles, from individual use to small groups.
・Fixed meeting tables：(2 seats x 2 areas)
・2 types of fixed 1-person sofas：(4 seats each)
・Fixed 1-person desks：(3 seats)
Rules and Requests for Use (Chiba Togane Campus)
In order to maintain a meaningful learning environment, please observe the minimum rules of etiquette and
manners.
■ The following persons are eligible to use the Learning Commons.
(1) Students enrolled at the University
(including non-degree students of Citizen Future school and exchange students)
(2) Faculty and staff members of the University
(3) Others who are permitted to use the Library by the Library Director.
■ The Area is not available for use by a single person.
"1st floor Learning Inner Terrace" is an open space, so please keep your voices down and be considerate of the learning activities
going on around you.
Monday-Friday 9:00-20:00
Saturday 9:00-17:00
Rules and Requests for Use (Tokyo Kioicho Campus)
In order to maintain a meaningful learning environment, please observe the minimum rules of etiquette and manners.
■ The following persons are eligible to use the Learning Commons.
(1) Students enrolled at the University
(including non-degree students of Citizen Future School and exchange students)
(2) Students enrolled at Josai University and Josai Junior College
(3) Faculty and staff members of the University, Josai University, and Josai Junior College
(4) Others who are permitted to use the Library by the Library Director.
■ Reservations for the "Group Work Area" must be made at the Library counter on the 2nd floor from one
month prior to the day of use by 5:00 p.m. the day before the day of use. (If the day before falls on a
holiday, it must be the day before that.)
If there is no reservation on the day of use, you can use the lounge without any application procedures.
■ The "Lounge" can be used anytime without application procedures if there are seats available.
■ Movable equipment (desks, chairs, whiteboards, electronic blackboards) can be freely rearranged. The
mobile equipment (desks, chairs, whiteboards, electronic blackboards) can be used in any layout.
■ Do not remove or take whiteboard markers out of the Area.
■ Eating and drinking are prohibited in the library. However, you may bring in drinks with lids that will not spill
even if they fall over.
■ Hours of operation are the same as those of the Mizuta Memorial Library at the Tokyo Kioicho Campus.
Monday-Friday 9:00-20:00
Saturday 9:00-17:00
