Document Supply
Rapid Document Delivery Backed by Our Extensive Network
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Overview of Document Supply
We will source documents through our extensive network and deliver them directly to you.
While abstracts from various academic societies and study groups are often hard to obtain at regular libraries, IMIC collects about 4,000 of these titles annually. Additionally, we can procure a broad spectrum of other resources, including books.
Orders can be placed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Orders are accepted until 17:30 on business days.You can choose your preferred delivery method, including mail, courier, or FAX.
- *If the material is not available at IMIC, we will need to order it from one of our partner institutions, which may take approximately 3 to 10 business days.
- *The express service applies only to documents available at IMIC.
- *When placing an order via IMICOrder, please select “Internal Arrangements Only” if you wish to have copies prepared using only materials handled by IMIC, or “External Arrangements” if you would like us to order materials from our partners.
- *Our courier handles deliveries nationwide across Japan. (Please note that international shipping is not available.)
PRICE
Price
| Item | Price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| For documents available at IMIC (dispatched the next business day) | 1,650 yen |
| Express Service (Same-day dispatch for orders placed by 12:00 PM on business days) | 2,200 yen |
| When ordering from our partners (Dispatched upon receipt) | 3,080 yen |
- *Payment is due via postal transfer (or bank transfer) after the documents arrive.
- Prices shown are the tax-included prices per unit. Since the 10% consumption tax is calculated on the total order amount at the time of billing, the actual tax amount charged may differ slightly from the sum of the individual prices shown above.
| Costs for Other Additional Services | Price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Color Copying | 660 yen / article |
| Special Handling Fee | 550 yen / article |
- *Color copies are available only if the document contains color elements within items such as photos, tables, or graphs.
- *For documents sourced from partner institutions, we may not be able to fulfill color copy requests.
- *The Special Handling Fee applies when orders cannot be placed via IMICOrder and our center must manually enter the order details into our system on your behalf.
| Delivery Charges | Price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Postal Mail, etc. | 275 yen per delivery |
| Courier Service | 704 yen per delivery |
| FAX Fee | 660 yen / article |
- *An additional fee of 1,100 yen (incl. tax) will be charged for airmail shipping to remote areas.
| Copyright Fees |
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In addition to the copy arrangement charges listed above, copyright fees payable to the copyright holders may apply depending on the document.
Japan Academic Association for Copyright Clearance (JAACC) https://www.jaacc.org/Japan Publishers Copyright Organization (JCOPY) https://www.jcopy.or.jp/ |
APPLICATION
How to Request Document Supply
Please use the “IMICOrder” web-based document supply request service to place your order.
The “IMICOrder” online order system makes it very convenient to manage your order history and more.
In addition to standard supply requests, you can place orders directly from PubMed search results.
You can check your order history and monitor the real-time progress of your requests directly from the IMICOrder dashboard.
This web-based system allows you to place orders online. With a simple, free user registration, you can start using it the very same day.
Beyond manually entering bibliographic information, you can convert text files of search results from various commercial databases to place orders, or request documents directly via PubMed search. With IMICOrder, you will receive email notifications regarding order confirmations and dispatch dates, allowing you to track the progress of your order at any time.
*If you are unable to use IMICOrder, orders via email or FAX are also accepted. However, please note that a "Special Handling Fee" of 550 yen (incl. tax) per article will apply if IMIC needs to manually enter your order details into our system.
We highly recommend using IMICOrder to avoid this additional fee.
FAQ
FAQ for Document Supply
Q1
Can I use the document supply service even if some of the source information is unclear (For example, if the author is unknown or the page number is missing)?
Q2
Is it free to register for IMICOrder?
Registration for IMICOrder is completely free. Please feel free to sign up. However, please note that we politely decline use of our service by those in the same industry.
IMICOrder
Q3
Do you ship internationally?
Additionally,the settlement currency is strictly in Japanese Yen (JPY).
Payment can be made using the payment transfer form enclosed with your documents, or via a separately contracted payment method.
Q4
Will I be charged if the requested document cannot be copied?
Q5
Can I cancel my order after it has been placed?
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