[Library Network] Kyoto University Library Stamp Collecting in Open Campus 2025 (Aug. 7-8)

 On 2025-07-30 (198 reads)

The Kyoto University Library Network is hosting a Stamp Collecting during the Kyoto University Open Campus 2025 (August 7-8, 2025). 

Visit several libraries within Kyoto University, scan the posted QR codes with your smartphone, and collect stamps! 
Depending on the number of stamps you collect, you can receive original library wallpapers and goods.

If you're curious about where university students study or what a university library is like, please join us.
Anyone can participate. (Including KU members)

Kyoto University Library Network Stamp Collecting in Open Campus 2025 poster

Event Website - Kyoto University Library Stamp Collecting -

https://stamprally.digital/kulib

Recommended Environment:
iPhone: iOS 13 or later + Safari (browser)
Android: Android 10 or later + Chrome (browser)

Period

August 7 (Thu.) - 8 (Fri.), 2025
* Redeem your reward at the desk at Main Library between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm.

Checkpoints

  • Main Library (3 stamp points)
  • Yoshida-South Library (2 stamp points)
  • The Library of the Graduate School of Letters and Faculty of Letters
  • Graduate School of Education and Faculty of Education Library
  • The North Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
  • The South Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
  • Graduate School of Informatics Library
  • Faculty of Science Common Library
  • Mathematical Library, Graduate School / Faculty of Science
  • Graduate School / Faculty of Agriculture Library
  • Medical Library
  • Library of Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

* You can start the Stamp Collecting from any point.

Notes

  • For details on how to participate in the Stamp Collecting and the terms of use, please refer to the above website.
  • We ask for your cooperation in answering a questionnaire regarding your age, gender, and place of residence when you participate.

Contact Us

Kyoto University Library, User Support Division
E-mail: user-support-full660 [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

 

[Maintenance] "KURENAI" has been temporarily inaccessible(7/31 6:30-9:00)

 On 2025-07-30 (100 reads)

KURENAI will be temporarily unavailable for maintenance during the following time:

  • Date: July 31, 2025 (Thu)
  • Time: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM (JST, estimated)

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.


[Repository Section, Main Library]
Posted: 2025-07-30

 

[Library Network] Summer Library Hours 2025

 On 2025-07-24 (426 reads)

KU libraries opening hours will change during Summer Vacation, 2025. For more information, please check the calendar of each library.

 

[Trouble] Taylor & Francis ebooks are currently inaccessible (2025/05/01 PM~)

 On 2025-07-23 (1568 reads)

(Added on 2025/05/15) You can use Taylor & Francis eBooks from off-campus network via the E-Journal and Database Authentication System.
For the time being, please use the following procedure.。

  1. Accessing Taylor & Francis eBooks from off-campus environmen
  2. Click on the “EJDB” bookmarklet in your browser
  3. Click “DOWNLOAD” or “READ ONLINE” button
For an off-campus network environment on campus, eduroam is available. For more information on eduroam, please refer to eduroam (Institute for Information Management and Communication).

In addition, open access titles can be used from off-campus networks without authentication.

Access to Taylor & Francis ebooks from the campus network is currently unavailable. (2025/05/01 PM~)

Attempting to access the full text of Taylor & Francis ebooks (titles purchased by Kyoto University and open-access titles) results in:

Error 404
Sorry, we can’t seem to find the page you're looking for.

As such, access is not available at this time. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to all users. Please check back later for updates.

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]
 

【RIMS Library】Lending service for members of other departments has been expanded.

 On 2025-07-17 (402 reads)

From July 9, 2025, the lending service of RIMS Library has been expanded for users belonging to other departments of Kyoto University. Please see the Library Guide for details.

Change Points

  1. Graduate students belonging to Sci. Mathematics and Professors Emeritus of Sci. Mathematics
    • Books: 10 books / 3 months
    • Journals: 10 volumes / 1 day
  2. Those who belong to other departments of Kyoto University (incl. Professors Emeritus)
    • Books: 5 books / 2 weeks
    • Journals: 5 volumes / 1 day

Contact

RIMS Library
E-Mail: 400tosho at mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
TEL: 075-753-7223