noun
closed stacks; closed shelf system
Library term for a system where patrons request items from staff instead of browsing shelves directly. Opposite of 開架 (open stacks).
この図書館では貴重書は閉架になっている。
In this library, rare books are kept in closed stacks.
閉架式の資料はカウンターで請求してください。
Please request closed-stack materials at the counter.