October 1, 2020
partially revised on June 1, 2021
partially revised on September 21, 2023

In accordance with Kobe University’s “Cancellation of classes and examinations due to suspension of public transportservices, weather warnings, evacuation advisories/emergency safety assurance measures, or disaster announcements.”[PDF:183KB] (hereinafter “Cancellation of classes criteria”), Kobe University Library will make decisions to temporarily close or keep open libraries as follows:

1. Suspension of public transport services

If the public transport services mentioned in the Cancellation of classes criteria[PDF] are suspended, or if the suspension is announced in advance, the libraries located in the affected area will be temporary closed.
However, they will remain open in the following cases:
(1) If transport services resume by 6am, the libraries will open as usual.
(2) If transport services resume by 10am, the libraries will open from 1pm. However, libraries will not be open if transport is suspended on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

2. Issuance of weather warnings

If a warning (storm, heavy snow or snowstorm) or emergency warning is issued for Kobe City, the libraries will be temporary closed.
However, they will remain open in the following cases:
(1) If the weather warning is lifted by 6am, the libraries will open as usual.
(2) If the weather warning is lifted by 10am, the libraries will open from 1pm. However, libraries will not be open on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.

3. Issuance of evacuation orders/emergency safety assurance measures

If municipal authorities have issued evacuation orders, or safety assurance measures for areas where libraries are located as of 6am, the applicable libraries will be temporary closed.

4. Exceptions

In addition to the cases 1-3 above, all or some libraries may be closed temporarily as determined by the chief librarian in consideration of student safety.

cf) Links on Weather Warnings/Advisories: Hyogo Emergency Net