1. General

• What is the Learning Commons? The Commons is a space carefully designed to encourage and support the process of transforming information into knowledge, and knowledge into creation. It offers a stimulating environment where encounters with people, events, information, and other things bring learning to life. Its mission is to provoke curiosity and enhance the education of all Doshisha students. We encourage you to browse this website for ideas about how to approach this special place.
• What are the hours? The basic hours are as below, but are subject to change.
  
  IMADEGAWA： 9:00～22:00（Mon to Sat）, 10:00～17:00（Sun）
  KYOTANABE： 9:00～21:00（Mon to Fri）, 9:00～17:00（Sat） , 10:00～17:00（Sun） 
  For information about availability throughout the school year, refer to the Annual Calendar(Imadegawa / Kyotanabe).
• Who can I talk to for help? The Commons has a full complement of staff members ready to provide guidance and support. Visit the Staff page for details.

2. Using the Commons

• Can the Commons be used for club activities or events? No, spaces in the Commons are not available for extracurricular activities such as those for clubs or circles. Such activities are not consistent with the academic mission of the Commons.
• Can we use the Commons for regular classes ? The following areas can be used by reservation on a temporary basis to conduct classes that take advantage of the functions and characteristics of the Commons but cannot be reserved on a regular basis. For more details, please refer to『管理運営に関する取扱い』（日本語）/Management and Operation of the Learning Commons(English).
  
  - Presentation Court
  - Workshop Room 1/2
  - Group Work Area
• Can anyone use the Commons? The Commons is a space created to support the learning of Doshisha University students. In principle, the facilities are not open to those from outside of the university; however, outside individuals may be permitted entry to particular events sponsored by the university or affiliates. For more details, please refer to the Usage Guide and『管理運営に関する取扱い』(日本語)/Management and Operation of the Learning Commons(English)

3. Areas

• Are there places where we can have coffee and snacks? Please refer to 『管理運営に関する取扱い』（日本語）/ Management and Operation of the Learning Commons(English) .
• How can we use the Info Diner or Group Study Rooms? Visit the Information Counter to make a reservation to use these spaces. Your student ID card is required and there must be at least two people in your group. You can reserve a space for a maximum of two hours at a time. If you wish to use an area for more than 2 hours, an additional reservation can be accepted if there are no other reservations for that time.
  
  You can reserve a space up to two weeks in advance at the Information Counter. You can make up to three separate reservations, although no more than one for any given day.
  
  For more details, please refer to the Usage Guide and『管理運営に関する取扱い』（日本語）/ Management and Operation of the Learning Commons(English)

4. Services

• I have questions about how to work some of the equipment... For help using the projectors, screens, electronic blackboards, or other equipment: Please consult with blue-vested student staff or visit the Information Counter to speak with a support coordinator (IMADEGAWA). For help with borrowed computers (DoKoDeMo PC) and printers, speak with ICT room helpers (in red jumpers). For help using software in the 3rd-floor Multimedia Lounge (IMADEGAWA), speak with student assistants in blue jumpers.
• What kind of support is available in the Academic Support Area? Numerous dedicated staff members are available in this area, including academic staff, instructors, and learning assistants (graduate students). These individuals are happy to provide various types of academic support. For example, they can provide advice on how to write a report or create a presentation, how to decide on study topics, or how to search for relevant books and other resources.
• Can I borrow stationery? No, please bring your own.
• I heard that students can have name cards printed, how can I find out more details? Inquire at the Print Station, on the third floor to learn more about this service. There you can also print posters, signs, stickers, pamphlets, and more. (IMADEGAWA)

5. Visiting the Commons

• Can I request a tour? In principle, we welcome visitors to explore the facilities on their own and do not provide tours. Visitors from outside of the university are welcome to visit the Commons during normal weekday hours. Please note that visitors must sign in at the Information Counter before entering the facility.
  When visiting the Commons, please observe the following rules.
  ・Please do not disturb students who are studying.
  ・You are welcome to take photos of the facility, but please do not photograph the faces of students.
  ・Please do not take photos of printed or digital signage that may include images of students’ faces.