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National Diet Library Digital Collections: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Discover how to access millions of digitized books and journals through the National Diet Library Digital Collections.

The National Diet Library Digital Collections offer online access to a vast range of digitized books and journals for those looking to explore historical or academic materials.

Who it's for

The service is available to anyone who holds a library card. If you have a valid library card, you are eligible to use these digital resources to browse through the archive.

What you get

By using this service, you gain access to millions of digitized books and journals. These digital collections allow you to search through a wide variety of written works and academic publications. This provides a way to view a massive amount of information through your digital device from almost anywhere.

What it costs you

There is no cost to use this service. Registration for the digital collection is free, allowing you to explore the library's digitized holdings without any financial burden.

The catch to know

It is important to understand that not every item in the library's collection has been digitized for online viewing. While the digital collection is massive, there are certain items that are only viewable in person at the physical library location. You should check the availability of a specific book or journal to see if it has been made available digitally before expecting to find it online.

How to apply

  1. Obtain or locate your valid library card to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
  2. Visit the official portal for the National Diet Library.
  3. Use the portal to search the digital database for the specific books and journals you wish to read.

https://dl.ndl.go.jp/