8. User Information

1. Revise user information (individuals)｜2. Upgrade to official user registration｜3. Delete user information｜4. Agree to the Terms of Service for the Digitized Contents Transmission Service for Individuals｜5. Revise user information (institutions)

When you log in, the User Information link will be displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. You can review and update your user information, upgrade your user type to official registered user, delete user information, or agree to the Terms of Service for the Digitized Material Transmission Service for Individuals.


The items that are displayed and can be revised differ per user status.


Please refer to User Registration page on our website for more information about user registration and how to apply either in person at the library or by postal mail.


8-1. Revise user information (individuals)

To revise user information, click the Change, Change name or address, and Change shipping information buttons displayed on the right or bottom of the item.


Enter the user information you wish to revise in the input field. Official registered users should enter the user information as well as upload an image file of an identification document displaying the identical information to revise their name or address. Your user information will be updated after being confirmed by the NDL.


revise user information

・Registered user(individual)

The following fields are displayed.

Table1 Explanation of individual user information
Registered information
ID Displays the User ID issued at the time of registration.
User Type Displays your user status.
Simple registered users can upgrade to official registered user by completing the application procedure.
Email Address Displays your email address. Click the Change button to the right of the field to change your email address.
When you change your email address, we will send you a confirmation request containing a URL via email. Please click the URL to confirm your email address and finalize the changes.
Password Click the Change button to the right of the field to change your password.
If you forgot your password, please reset your password.
Log-in passwords must conform to the following conditions:
  • Between 8 and 20 characters in length
  • Comprise only single-byte alphanumeric characters or the symbols !#&\@?-=*+
  • Include at least one letter and one number
  • Be case sensitive
Language Displays your preferred language for email or other notifications. Click the Change button to the right of the field to change your preferred language.
Title This field is displayed only when your preferred language is set to English. Click the Change button to the right of the field to change your title.
Expiration Date The expiration date of your account is automatically renewed each time you login to three years from the date of your last login.
Name and Address
＊You can revise your registered information by clicking the Change name or address button
and uploading an image file of your identification document.
Name Displays your user name.
Country of Residence Displays your country of residence.
Address Displays your residential address.
Shipping information
＊You can revise your registered information
by clicking the Change shipping information button.
Address For your convenience, you may register a shipping address for delivery of remote photoduplication requests.
Phone Number Displays your phone number.
Daytime contact phone number Displays your daytime phone number (If you have different number except "Phone Number".).
Fax Number Displays your fax number.
Other Information
Consent to Terms of Service
for the Digitized Contents Transmission Service for Individuals		 Displays your Consent to Terms of Service for the Digitized Contents Transmission Service for Individuals.
You can display the terms of service and change the consent.
 

8-2. Upgrade to official user registration

To upgrade your user type from simple registered user to official registered user, click the Apply for official user registration button displayed next to the user type. Enter your current name and address and upload an image file of an identification document displaying the identical information. It takes about five business days for the NDL to confirm an application to upgrade to official registered user.


(1) Click the Apply for official user registration button.

Apply for official user registration

(2) Revise your registered name and address as necessary when the name and address input fields are displayed.

Revise your registered name and address

(3) Upload an image file of an identification document containing the identical name and address that you entered. Next, click the Click the box and choose the file you would like to upload button and select an image file of your identification document, then click the Confirm Request button.

* The NDL accepts image files in either jpg or png format. You can upload up to two files.

Confirm Request

(4) Click the Request button.

Request

(5) You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application. Your user type will be updated to official registered user after being confirmed by the NDL. This process usually takes up to five business days.


8-3. Delete user information

To delete user information, click the Deregistration button at the bottom of the screen, read the notes, and then click the Delete button. You will not be able to delete your user information if you have outstanding requests for library services, or while you have recent items in your request history. Also, please note that you will not be able to log in to the NDL Online after deleting your user information.

※Only individuals who are simple registered users or official registered users can delete their user information. Corporations or organizations are unable to delete their user information via the NDL Online.


(1)Click the "Deregistration" button.

Deregistration button

(2)Read the notes, select a reason for deregistration, and click the Go to Confirm button.

Go to Confirm

(3)Click the Delete button.

Delete

8-4. Agree to the Terms of Service for the Digitized Contents Transmission Service for Individuals

Read and agree to the Terms of Service for the Digitized Contents Transmission Service for Individuals.


・Click the View Terms of Service button.

View Terms of Service

・The Terms of Service will be displayed. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and confirm your intent.

・Clicking the Agree button to begin using the Digitized Contents Transmission Service for Individuals.

Agree

・Users who click the Do not agree or Suspend buttons can always view and agree to the Terms of Service for the Digitized Contents Transmission Service for Individuals at a later time.


8-5. Revise user information (institutions)


・Registered Institutional User

The following fields are displayed.

 
Table2 Explanation of institutional user information
Registered Information
ID Displays the User ID issued at the time of registration.
User Type Displays your user type.
Email Address Displays your email address. Click the Change button to the right of the field to change your email address.
When you change your email address, we will send you a confirmation request containing a URL via email. Please click the URL to confirm your email address and finalize the changes.
Password Click the Change button to the right of the field to change your password.
If you forgot your password, please reset your password.
Log-in passwords must conform to the following conditions:
  • Between 8 and 20 characters in length
  • Comprise only single-byte alphanumeric characters or the symbols !#&\@?-=*+
  • Include at least one letter and one number
  • Be case sensitive
Expiration Date No expiration date for Institutional User is displayed.
Name of Contact Person / Contact Phone Displays the name and phone number for the contact person. Click the Change button to the right of the field to change your email address.
Name and Address
Name Displays your user name. You must submit an application either in person at the library or by postal mail to change this information.
Address Displays your registered address. If you wish to change your address, you need to apply by post or by FAX.
Shipping information
Phone Number Displays your phone number. Click the Change button to the right of the field to change or delete your phone number.
Fax Number Displays your fax number. Click the Change button to the right of the field to change your fax number.
 
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