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# Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
# During Regular Opening Hours, anyone can use Multi Plaza excluding the Work Station Area and the Women's Lounge, which require a student ID or a faculty ID (hereinafter referred to as an ID Card) at any hours for entrance, and the Meeting Rooms which require advanced booking.
# In principle, Multi Plaza opens on the same days and for the same hours as the library area. However, please note that the first floor of Multi Plaza, except the Meeting Rooms, is available to use even when the library area on the second and third floors is closed on the first Thursday morning of each month or on collection inspection days.
# Concerning the use of the Workstation Area, the Women's Lounge and the Meeting Rooms, please refer to information about of each area.
# Meeting Rooms are not available for use during Library After-hours.
# Dates when the entire building is fully closed are posted on the website.
Introduction to Multi Plaza
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**Important Notice**
[Users Guide : Multi Plaza(pdf) A4 2p] At the end of March 2025, the south window side of the Global Lecture Area was renovated into a Global Lounge. In January 2026, the Tech Open Space, which had been located in the Study Support Area since April 2023, was relocated to Building D. |
General Information about Multi Plaza
Opening Hours of Multi Plaza
Multi Plaza has two types of opening hours: "Regular Opening Hours" and "Library After-hours(unmanned opening)".*Regular Opening Hours*
| Day of Week | Regular Opening Hours | |
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| Regular Period | Mon to Fri | 9:00-20:00 |
| Spring/Summer Break Period | Mon to Fri | 9:00-17:00 |
# Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
# During Regular Opening Hours, anyone can use Multi Plaza excluding the Work Station Area and the Women's Lounge, which require a student ID or a faculty ID (hereinafter referred to as an ID Card) at any hours for entrance, and the Meeting Rooms which require advanced booking.
# In principle, Multi Plaza opens on the same days and for the same hours as the library area. However, please note that the first floor of Multi Plaza, except the Meeting Rooms, is available to use even when the library area on the second and third floors is closed on the first Thursday morning of each month or on collection inspection days.
# Concerning the use of the Workstation Area, the Women's Lounge and the Meeting Rooms, please refer to information about of each area.
Library After-hours (Unmanned Opening)
# Hours outside of the above Regular Opening Hours are designated as Library after-hours, during which only students and school officials of TUT are permitted to enter using an ID Card# Meeting Rooms are not available for use during Library After-hours.
# Dates when the entire building is fully closed are posted on the website.
Floor Map
Area Information: Opening Hours, etc.
# Restrictions may be imposed on the use of Multi Plaza due to events or lectures.
# Wireless LAN is available on all floors. Authentication is required to use wireless LAN, which can be used only by students and school officials of TUT.
# The Meeting Rooms require advanced booking, which can be made through Facilities Reservationsite.
For made same-day reservations, please come to the counter to make an application.
# Contact the counter if you wish to use Multi Plaza for events or lectures.
Reservations for the open space(Collaboration Area and Global Lecture Area) are not available during the ten days prior to the examination period of the first and the second semesters or during the examination period.
If you want to study in a quiet space, please use the reading area or study cubicles located in the library area on the third floor.
WiFi available throughout the building
Collaboration Area
 Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
Overview |
･ The Collaboration Area is a space for study on an individual or group basis.
･ You are free to use desks, chairs, and whiteboards as required. ･ It can also be used for events. |
| Number of people available for event use | Up to 35 people | |
| Equipment | ･ Projector and large screen (PC/DVD compatible) ･ Microphone ･ Projector for rent ･ Various whiteboards ･ Movable chairs and desks ･ Books ("Multiplaza Bunko") |
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| Event Reservation | ･ Submit the 'Multiplaza Facility Usage Application Form'. For details on event reservations, please refer to For those reserving and using Multiplaza facilities |
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| Notes | ･ You can borrow books from the "Multiplaza Bunko" by filling out the provided form. (Self-checkout system) |
Information Lounge
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Overview | ･ The Information Lounge shelves booklets/brochures published by TUT to disseminate information to the local area and society.
･ The lounge has a Newspapers Corner, where you can read newspapers published in the last two months. |
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･ Newspaper reading stand ･ Sofa and chair seating ･ Shelved Newspapers Asahi Shimbun / Chubu Nippon Shimbun / Mainichi Shimbun / Yomiuri Shimbun / Nihon Keizai Shimbun / Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Japan Times / Higashi Aichi Shimbun / Tounichi Shimbun ･ Some newspapers are shelved from the afternoon. |
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| Notes | ･ Drinks with lids and water bottles are allowed |
Workstation Area
 Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
Overview |
･ This space is suitable for individual and group study. ･ It is equipped with a large-sized printer for printing posters and a printer that can print from a PC or USB. |
| Equipment | ･ 1 printer ･ 1 large-sized printer (for poster printing) ･ Movable chairs and desks |
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| Reservation | Reservations for using the large-format printer are not available | |
| Entry | ･ An ID card (student/staff ID) and PIN code are required outside weekdays 9:00-16:50 | |
| Notes |
･ Only available for TUT members ･ On weekdays from 9:00 to 16:50, entry is allowed without an ID card. *Outside of these hours, students and staff must complete the library usage guidance to enter Click here for details on library usage guidance ･ The printer is for printing from PCs and USB only. Copying and scanning functions are not available ･ A request is required to use the large-sized printer (only for school-funded use) *Click here for details on using the large-sized printer |
Study Support Area
 Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
Overview |
･ This space is suitable for individual or group study. Desks, chairs, and whiteboards can be freely combined and used. It can also be used for events. ･ Access to the outside deck is available from the back of the Study Support Area corridor. |
| Number of people available for event use | Up to 15 people | |
| Equipment | ･ Wall-mounted whiteboard ･ Movable chairs and desks |
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| Event Reservation | ･ Submit the "Multiplaza Facility Usage Application Form" ･ For details on event usage, please refer to For Those Reserving the Multiplaza Facility ･ It is possible to partition the space between the collaboration area side | |
| Notes | ･ If you want to project the screen onto a wall, there are projectors available for rent. |
Global Lecture Area /Global Lounge
  Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
Overview |
･ This space is suitable for individual or group study. Desks, chairs, and whiteboards can be freely combined. ･ It is equipped with a multi-screen display and can be used for events. ･ A Global Lounge will be established on the south window side of the Global Lecture Area at the end of March 2025. |
| Number of people available for event use | Up to 15 people for each of the multi-screen side and global lounge | |
| Equipment | ･ Multi-screen (PC/DVD/TV connection available) ･ Microphone ･ Rental projector ･ Various whiteboards ･ Partitions ･ Movable chairs and desks ･ Books (Global Lounge library) |
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| Event Reservations |
･ Submit the "Multiplaza Facility Usage Application Form" ･ For details on using the facilities for events, please refer to For Those Reserving the Multiplaza Facility ･ It is possible to partition the space between the Global Lounge side and in front of the multi-screen |
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| Notes |
･ Books available in the Global Lounge library can be borrowed (for campus members only, up to 2 books for 14 days) Borrowing procedures must be done at the counter. Self-check machine cannot be used. |
Metaverse related facilities
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1)Metaverse VR Lab in front of the women's lounge ･ Area where shoes are strictly prohibited and eating and drinking is prohibited |
Meeting Rooms
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･ We have 2 rooms (up to 6 people each). ･ The Meeting Rooms are places for any types of meeting with alumni, emeritus professors, corporations, etc. as well as students and school officials of TUT. ･ This room is equipped with a monitor and a whiteboard on the wall. ･ Please refrain from self-study purposes. ･ Can be used for web interviews. |
| Meeting Room 1 (also used as an Interview Room) [Reservation Required] | ||
 Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
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| Number of Available People | Up to 6 people | |
| Equipment | Large monitor (connectable to PC via HDMI cable) DVD/Blu-ray player Wall-mounted whiteboard Information outlet |
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| Reservation | Facilities Reservation Available time: Up to 3 hours |
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| Entry | ･ Pick up the key at the counter | |
| Notes | ･ Available hours: 9:00-19:30 ･ Not available during special opening hours ･ If you wish to use it with someone from outside the university, please have someone affiliated with the university make the reservation |
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| Meeting Room 2 (East Side) [Reservation Required] | ||
 Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
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| Number of Available People | Up to 6 people | |
| Equipment | Large monitor (can be connected to PC via HDMI cable) DVD/Blu-ray player Wall-mounted whiteboard Information outlet |
Reservation | Facilities Reservation Available time: Up to 3 hours |
| Entry | Pick up the key at the counter | |
| Notes | - Available hours: 9:00-19:30 (During spring and summer breaks: 9:00-17:00) Cannot be used during special opening hours ･ If someone from outside the university wishes to use it, an on-campus person must make the reservation | |
The Women's Lounge
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･ The Women's Lounge consists of the Women's Dressing Room, the Tatami Room and the Women's Relaxation Room. [Guidelines for the Use of the Women's Lounge](pdf) |
| Tatami room | ||
 Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
Equipment | Tatami Mat, Sofa |
| Reservation | Not required ･ If you want to use it exclusively, submit the Exclusive Use Application Form at least one week in advance |
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| Entry | For TUT members, use your ID card (student ID or staff ID) If you are an external visitor and wish to use the facilities, please come to the counter on the 1st floor |
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| Notes |
･ Available hours: 9:00-19:45 (During spring and summer vacation: 9:00-17:00) ･ Men can also use it ･ Non-university members can also use it |
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| Women's Relaxation Room | ||
  Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
Equipment | Sofa Nursing Space & Diaper Changing Bed |
| Reservation | Not required ･ If you want to use it exclusively, submit the Exclusive Use Application Form at least one week in advance |
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| Entry | Those who wish to use it should go to the counter on the 1st floor. We also accept registration of women's own ID cards. You will be able to enter the facility with your own ID card. If you would like to register, please ask at the counter. |
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| Notes |
･ Available hours: 9:00-17:00 ･ Non-university members can also use it |
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| Women's Dressing Room | ||
 Location: 1st floor [MAP] |
Equipment | 24 coin-operated lockers (100 yen return type) |
| Reservation | Not required ･ If you want to use it exclusively, submit the Exclusive Use Application Form at least one week in advance | |
| Entry | Those who wish to use it should go to the counter on the 1st floor. We also accept registration of women's own ID cards. You will be able to enter the facility with your own ID card. If you would like to register, please ask at the counter. |
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| Notes |
･ Available hours: 9:00-17:00 ･ Lockers are only available for same-day use ･ Non-university members can also use it |
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Locker Room
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Equipment | # 20 coin-operated lockers (100 yen refund type) |
| Notes | ･ For those using the library ･ Only valid for same-day use |
Terrace
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Overview |
･ The terrace is accessible from the Study Support Area.
Use this area to refresh yourself in your spare time between studying or classes. |
| Notes |
･ Eating and drinking are permitted in this area. |
BIBLIO CAFE BIBLIO CAFE Cafeteria
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Overview | [Currently closed] |
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Library Counter
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Overview |
･ Lending and returning library shelved materials ･ Handling inquiries regarding the use of library materials ･ Handling inquiries regarding facility usage ･ Event reservation reception ･ Handing over keys for reservation-only rooms on the day ･ Reception for use of the women's support area ･ Lending equipment such as projectors and DVD players ･ Accepting registration applications for elevator use ･ Lending umbrellas, etc. |
| Notes | ･ Counter operations are suspended on Thursday mornings once a month when the second and third floors are closed for book inventory and book sorting. |
Concept
The TUT Library, founded in 1980, was renovated in consideration of its aging and incompatibility with the expectation on libraries in recent years. With a view to create innovation leveraging science and technology and to develop excellent engineers and researchers who can be active at a global level, "Multi Plaza" opened its doors on the first floor of the library, which is located at the center of the campus, as the core of the multicultural campus. Located at the first floor of the library, Multi Plaza serves as a place to promote exchange among Japanese students, international students, faculty, corporations and local communities. Furthermore, the Women's lounge, consisting of the Relaxation Room, nursing corner, etc. for women only, is newly opened in Multi Plaza to improve and strengthen the support system for female students and researchers, etc. The external public space to the north of the library is newly renovated to offer better quality as a unified space in consideration of the link and the flow of people from the internal to the external areas.
(Last updated on March 10, 2026)