Kyoto University Library Network

Main Library set July 9 (Thu.) to August 5 (Wed.), 2026 as the preparation period for the examination and will provide special services as follows.

1. 3F Library Hall is available as a study room

Hours are as follows:

• Weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00 a.m. - 30 minutes before the closing time

2. Extension of hours on weekends and holiday (July 18-20, 25-26)

The library will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the following days.

• 7/18 (Sat.)
• 7/19 (Sun.)
• 7/20 (Mon.)
• 7/25 (Sat.)
• 7/26 (Sun.)

For details, please check the Main Library's hours.

3. For non-KU users (including graduates)

Please refrain from entering the library because it is crowded with KU students for the period.
Thank you for your cooperation.

* For service during regular period, please refer to the "Guide for non-KU users" on the Kyoto University Library website.

Main Library and Yoshida-South Library will hold the long term loan for summer holiday.
* Journals are not included.

 Periods

Main Library

• Open-shelf books: July 23 (Thu.) - September 21 (Mon.), 2026
• Stack room books: July 6 (Mon.) - September 4 (Fri.), 2026
  

Yoshida-South Library

• Books: July 23 (Thu.) - September 5 (Sat.), 2026
  * Faculty and Staff: Open-shelf only

 Due date

October 6 (Tue.), 2026

 Note

You are able to renew books were borrowed by long term loan for summer holiday after the periods.

(updated June 27th at 9:30)

On June 27 (Sat), Main Library and Study Room 24 will open as usual at 10:00 am.
However, depending on future circumstances, opening hours may be reduced. Please continue to keep an eye on weather forecasts and public transport service updates.

References

• Kyoto University Library > Service > Weather Emergency Preparedness Policy
  https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/mainlib/en/service/cyclone
• Japan Meteorological Agency Home > Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information
  • Tropical Cyclone Information: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=typhoon&lang=en
  • Weather Warnings/Advisories: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en

 

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(updated June 26th at 10:40)

Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7 and 8, Main Library and Study Room 24 may be temporarily closed.
Please check this news for the latest information.

References

• Kyoto University Library > Service > Weather Emergency Preparedness Policy
  https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/mainlib/en/service/cyclone
• Japan Meteorological Agency Home > Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information
  • Tropical Cyclone Information: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=typhoon&lang=en
  • Weather Warnings/Advisories: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en

166 titles including Daiso-bon Collection and Kawai Collection in Main Library have been released.

近江國名所圖會

 

梅若丸一代記

 

朝野記聞

 

As of June 25, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 2,302,937 images of 27,621 titles.

“Wakatte-iitomo! (わかっていいとも！)” is a talk event where students from humanities and sciences pair up to explain their research.

Participants will act as Speaker and Mentor:
- Speaker: explain their research
- Mentor: liven up the discussion with questions and reactions

The speaker and mentor will discuss in front of the audience, bridging the gap between humanities and sciences.
They are supposed to discuss without using a presentation slide or whiteboard.
The point is devising a plan to explain their research clearly.

This event will be held from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26!
No reservation is required to attend as an audience. We'll be waiting for you at Learning Commons, Main Library !

• Date: June 22 (Mon) - 26 (Fri), 2026
• Hour: 0:40 pm - 1:00 pm
• Venue: Learning Commons (Southeast area), 1st floor, Main Library
• Time Schedule:
  - presentation by the speaker: 1 minute
  - discussion with a mentor: 5 minutes
  - Q&A session from the audience: 10minutes
• Language: Japanese

Program

• June 22 (Mon) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Letters 
  - Theme: Chinese Philosophy
  - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
• June 23 (Tue) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Economics
  - Theme: Economics
  - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Letters 
• June 24 (Wed) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Master Student, Graduate School of Informatics
  - Theme: Intelligence Science and Technology
  - Mentor: Master Student, Graduate School of Letters 
• June 25 (Thu) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Science
  - Theme: Physical Chemistry
  - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
• June 26 (Fri) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Master Student, Graduate School of Letters 
  - Theme: Philosophy
  - Mentor: Master Student, Graduate School of Science

Organizer

• Promoter: Bunri Usami (Program-Specific Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability), Hideharu Numata (Professor Emeritus)
• Organizer: Kyoto University Library
• Co-host: Hyakumanben-Dangi (百万遍談議) staff, Office of Research Acceleration

Contact

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

(updated June 2nd at 14:50)

On June 2, Study Room 24 will close early at 9:30 p.m.

On June 3, we will change opening hours if any of the following conditions apply at 6:30 a.m.

1. An Emergency Warning or Storm Warning for Kyoto City or a region including Kyoto City is issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency (Kyoto Local Meteorological Office).
2. Kyoto City Bus suspends its service entirely.
3. Three or more public transportation systems below suspend their service entirely or partly.
   • JR-WEST (JR Kyoto Line, Biwako Line, Kosei Line, Nara Line and Sagano Line)
   • Hankyu Railway (Kyoto-Kawaramachi - Osaka-Umeda)
   • Keihan Railway (Demachiyanagi - Yodoyabashi/Nakanoshima)
   • Kintetsu Railway (Kyoto - Yamato-Saidaiji)
   • Kyoto City Subway

References

• Kyoto University Library > Service > Weather Emergency Preparedness Policy
  https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/mainlib/en/service/cyclone
• Japan Meteorological Agency Home > Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information
  • Tropical Cyclone Information: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=typhoon&lang=en
  • Weather Warnings/Advisories: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en

 

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(updated June 1st at 17:40)

Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 6, Main Library and Study Room 24 may be temporarily closed.
Please check this news for the latest information.

References

• Kyoto University Library > Service > Weather Emergency Preparedness Policy
  https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/mainlib/en/service/cyclone
• Japan Meteorological Agency Home > Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information
  • Tropical Cyclone Information: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=typhoon&lang=en
  • Weather Warnings/Advisories: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en

We received numerous responses to the survey announced on February 16. (Total of 52 responses)

Thank you very much to everyone who responded.

We have now compiled the responses into panels and are exhibiting them in the Learning Commons on the 1st floor of Main Library.

• Exhibition Period: May 27, 2026 (Wed) - September 30, 2026 (Wed) (tentative)
• Venue: South wall, Learning Commons, 1st floor of Main Library

Please take your time to view each person's thoughts on "Core Book".

（Exhibition view）

 

Click here for the survey request on February 16, 2026.

 

[Kyoto University User Support Division]

 

 

 

 

“Wakatte-iitomo! (わかっていいとも！)” is a talk event where students from humanities and sciences pair up to explain their research. 

Participants will act as Speaker and Mentor:
- Speaker: explain their research
- Mentor: liven up the discussion with questions and reactions

The speaker and mentor will discuss in front of the audience, bridging the gap between humanities and sciences.
They are supposed to discuss without using a presentation slide or whiteboard.
The point is devising a plan to explain their research clearly. 

 ↑ Photo from the previous event

We are looking for participants (both speakers and mentors). Applications for speaker positions only or mentor positions only are also welcome.
Subject: Kyoto University students

We’ll be giving away the library’s original tote bag to all speakers and mentors!
This might come in handy for job interviews or poster sessions at academic conferences.
We look forward to receiving your application!
→ Applications are now closed. Thank you for your numerous applications. (June 15th)

Apply at this link: https://forms.gle/89qGsnFQmpxa4rmG9

Demonstration: 

We will be holding a demonstration on the following dates. Please feel free to visit us.

• Date: June 3rd (Wed) 
• Hour: 0:40 pm - 
  
• Venue: Learning Commons (Southeast area), 1st floor, Main Library 

Event Details:

• Date: June 22 (Mon) - 26 (Fri), 2026
• Hour: 0:40 pm - 1:00 pm
• Venue: Learning Commons (Southeast area), 1st floor, Main Library 
• Time Schedule:
  - presentation by the speaker: 1 minute
  - discussion with a mentor: 5 minutes
  - Q&A session from the audience: 10minutes
• Promoter: Bunri Usami (Program-Specific Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability), Hideharu Numata (Professor Emeritus)
• Organizer: Kyoto University Library
• Co-host: Hyakumanben-Dangi (百万遍談議) staff, Office of Research Acceleration

Contact:

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

265 titles including Seike Collection, Konoe Collection and Daiso-bon Collection in Main Library have been released.

生花早満奈飛

 

伊勢物語

 

265 items released this time were digitized under the project "Model Building in the Humanities through Data-Driven Problem Solving: Cultivating Next-Generation Humanities Research through Creation and Deployment of New Data Infrastructure (NIJL-DDH Project)," by the National Institute of Japanese Literature in which Kyoto University Library participates.

As of May 1st, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 2,262,281 images of 27,455 titles.

This is an announcement regarding the rescheduled date for the event that had been postponed.

Talk Event "Susumu Kitagawa × Zhuangzi" (project "What's Your 'Core Book'?)

Main Library will host a talk event with Professor Kitagawa as our guest speaker.
* This event is open to KU members only.

The theme of the event is "Core Books", that signifies the following:
- The books that shaped who you are today.
- The books that shaped your research.
- The books you want to talk about their appeal.

This is a valuable opportunity to hear about Professor Kitagawa's core book, Zhuangzi. We warmly invite you to attend.
The event will also feature a session between Professor Kitagawa and participants.

Details

• Date & time: May 27th (Wed), 2026 12:20 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. (35 minutes) 
• Main venue: Learning Commons, 1st floor, Main Library
• Satellite venue (streaming only):
  - Library Hall, 3rd floor, Main Library
  - ISHIDA Open Lab/ISHIDA Research Commons, 2nd floor, Katsura Library
• Speaker:
  - Susumu Kitagawa, Distinguished Professor of Institute for Advanced Study (profile)
  - Bunri Usami, Program-Specific Professor of Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (M.C.) (profile)
• Subject: Kyoto University students (Faculty and staff may also participate.) *KU members only
• Language: Japanese
• Organizer: Main Library, Kyoto University
• Cooperation: Katsura Library, Kyoto University

How to participate

<< Main venue: Learning Commons, Main Library >>

• Tickets will be distributed from 8:30 a.m. on the day at the south entrance of the Learning Commons. (Limited to the first 50 attendees)
  Please present your Kyoto University ID or library card when picking up the ticket.
• Doors open at 11:30. Please present your admission ticket at the north entrance of the Learning Commons.
• Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry.
• If you lose your admission ticket, it will not be reissued.

<< Satellite venue: Library Hall, Main Library >>

• Seating capacity: 100, standing room available.
• No registration is required. Doors open at 11:30, so please feel free to enter.
• Should the venue reach full capacity, we may be unable to admit further guests.
• At this venue, you can only watch the live stream. Please note that you will not be able to ask questions of the speakers.

<< Satellite venue: Katsura Library >>

• Seating capacity: Maximum 100 seats
• No registration is required. Doors open at 11:30, so please feel free to enter.
• At this venue, you can only watch the live stream. Please note that you will not be able to ask questions of the speakers.

Contact

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

(2026.4.20 12:12 renewed)

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have decided to postpone this event.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

The rescheduled date will be announced in a separate news update at a later date.

Talk Event "Susumu Kitagawa × Zhuangzi" (project "What's Your 'Core Book'?)

Main Library will host a talk event with Professor Kitagawa as our guest speaker.

The theme of the event is "Core Books", that signifies the following:
- The books that shaped who you are today.
- The books that shaped your research.
- The books you want to talk about their appeal.

This is a valuable opportunity to hear about Professor Kitagawa's core book, Zhuangzi. We warmly invite you to attend.
The event will also feature a session between Professor Kitagawa and participants.

Details

• Date & time: April 21st (Tue), 2026 12:20 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. (35 minutes) 
• Main venue: Learning Commons, 1st floor, Main Library
• Satellite venue (streaming only):
  - Library Hall, 3rd floor, Main Library
  - Open Lab/Research Commons, 2nd floor, Katsura Library
• Speaker:
  - Susumu Kitagawa, Distinguished Professor of Institute for Advanced Study (profile)
  - Bunri Usami, Program-Specific Professor of Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (M.C.) (profile)
• Subject: Kyoto University students (Faculty and staff may also participate.) *KU members only
• Language: Japanese
• Organizer: Main Library, Kyoto University
• Cooperation: Katsura Library, Kyoto University

How to participate

<< Main venue: Learning Commons, Main Library >>

• Tickets will be distributed from 8:30 a.m. on the day at the south entrance of the Learning Commons. (Limited to the first 50 attendees)
  Please present your Kyoto University ID or library card when picking up the ticket.
• Doors open at 11:30. Please present your admission ticket at the north entrance of the Learning Commons.
• Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry.
• If you lose your admission ticket, it will not be reissued.

<< Satellite venue: Library Hall, Main Library >>

• Seating capacity: 100, standing room available.
• No registration is required. Doors open at 11:30, so please feel free to enter.
• Should the venue reach full capacity, we may be unable to admit further guests.

<< Satellite venue: Katsura Library >>

• Seating capacity: Maximum 100 seats
• No registration is required. Doors open at 11:30, so please feel free to enter.

Contact

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

　京都大学附属図書館および総合博物館が所蔵する古記録「建内記（けんないき）」（自筆本）が、2026年3月26日の文化審議会の答申に基づき、新たに国の重要文化財（国宝・重要文化財（美術工芸品））に指定されることになりました。今後、官報での告示を経て正式に指定される見込みです。
　「建内記」は室町時代の政治・社会の情勢を伝える極めて貴重な史料です。研究者による「菊亭文庫」の調査成果が、このたびの重要文化財指定へと結実しました。

 

　「建内記」は、室町時代の貴族・内大臣の万里小路時房（までのこうじ ときふさ）の日記です。「建内記」は「けんだいき」とも読み、時房の法号「建聖院」と彼の極官「内大臣」に由来します。現存するのは1414（応永21）年から1455（康正元）年のうちの17年分です。

　「建内記」は、当時の朝廷・幕府政治の実像や土一揆の発生などを記録した重要史料として知られています。今回重要文化財指定の対象となったのは、附属図書館が所蔵する自筆本17点（菊亭文庫）と総合博物館が所蔵する2点（元文学部国史研究室蔵）および関連史料である附（つけたり）1点（菊亭文庫）です。

　「建内記」が含まれる「菊亭文庫」とは、西園寺家の一門である菊亭家（今出川家）に伝来した史料群で、大正時代に京都大学へ永久寄託されました。2020年度に新たな関係資料とともに改めて菊亭家から京都大学に寄贈されたことを契機に、翌年から上島享教授、大槻信教授（文学研究科）を中心に、学内外の研究者や大学院生、図書館職員等が協働して「菊亭文庫」の網羅的な調査を行っています。「菊亭文庫」の全体像を明らかにすることを目的とした調査の成果が、このたびの重要文化財指定へとつながりました。

 

　京都大学図書館機構では、所蔵する貴重な古典籍資料をデジタル化し、研究者のみならず市民の皆さんや世界中の方にも見ていただけるよう、オンラインで公開する取り組みを進めています。今回重要文化財に指定される「建内記」も、新たに「京都大学貴重資料デジタルアーカイブ」から公開を始めました。

 

• 「建内記」：https://rmda.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/item/rb00031827/explanation/kennaiki
• 京都大学貴重資料デジタルアーカイブ：https://rmda.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/

[caption id="attachment_1407458" align="alignnone" width="300"] 透漆塗桐倹鈍箱（すきうるしぬりきりけんどんばこ）に入った「建内記」[/caption]

 

[caption id="attachment_1407457" align="alignnone" width="300"] 「建内記」の巻頭部分[/caption]

　また、このたびの重要文化財指定を記念し、2026年9月に、京都大学総合博物館を会場に「建内記」のお披露目展示および講演会を開催する予定です。およそ600年の歴史を受け継いだ実際の自筆本を間近で閲覧できる貴重な機会となります。開催についての詳細は当サイトにてお知らせします。

 

• 附属図書館長のコメント

　本学で長年にわたり大切に保管してきた「建内記」が、その学術的価値を認められて重要文化財に指定されることを大変嬉しく思います。貴重な文書・典籍を寄贈してくださった菊亭家の方々、また「菊亭文庫」を調査してきた学内外の研究者・大学院生の皆さんに篤く御礼申し上げます。京都大学は今後もこの貴重な文化遺産を後世に伝え、その価値を発信してまいります。

京都大学附属図書館長　永盛克也　

 

• 文化審議会の答申（国宝・重要文化財（美術工芸品）の指定等）
• 報道発表資料（PDF）

400 titles including Hiramatsu Collection, Kikutei Collection and Nakanoin Collection in Main Library have been released.

太平記

 

定家屏風和歌

 

400 items released this time were digitized under the “Project to Build an International Collaborative Research Network for Pre-modern Japanese Texts” by the National Institute of Japanese Literature in which Kyoto University Library participates.

As of March 25, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 2,241,092 images of 27,190 titles.

436 titles including Seike Collection, Kikutei Collection and Konoe Collection in Main Library have been released.

伊勢物語

建内記 建内日記 應永丗五年 月不知□欠/永享二年四月

436 of 437 items released this time were digitized under the “Project to Build an International Collaborative Research Network for Pre-modern Japanese Texts” by the National Institute of Japanese Literature in which Kyoto University Library participates.

As of March 12, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 2,214,023 images of 26,788 titles.

Zokyo Shoin Collection held by the Main Library consists of Buddhist sutras and books collected from the archives of temples by a publisher in Kyoto. Among these, 135 items from Zokyo Shoin-bon have been newly digitized and released.

伽藍記 五巻

As of March 5, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 2,183,023 images of 26,042 titles.
The digitization of part of Zokyo Shoin Collection is supported by Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (JP25HP8001).

・Those who would like to order documents from other universities (photocopy, loan), please apply by Thursday, 5 March.
・Those who have borrowed books from other universities, the deadline for returning them is Wednesday, 18 March.
・Those who haven't received or paid yet, you should do so as soon as you can.
・If you will be enrolled after April, please indicate that in the comments on your application.

*This news is for users of Kyoto University Main Library.
*The deadline differs for libraries other than the main library. Please check with each library for details.

[Infomation Service Section, Kyoto University Library]

<Period: Monday, February 16 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026>
<Subject: Current Kyoto University students or those graduating this spring>

As the academic year draws to a close, why not take a moment to reflect on your studies and research at Kyoto University? We imagine books have always been a constant presence. For you,

• The books that shaped who you are today
• The books that shaped your research
• The books you want to talk about their appeal

...what are they?
We have collectively named them “Core Books.”

Please introduce one of your cherished Core Books.

Fill out and submit the following questionnaires (https://forms.gle/hcwrfREWr36eQCLW6) to display the "keyword." At the Library Counter 2, show the “Keyword” screen (displayed on your smartphone) and your student ID to the staff. 

Participants who respond will receive original library goods (not for sale). 

The redemption period is February 16 to March 31. 

[Kyoto University User Support Division]

The Education Center for Japanese Language and Culture of the ILAS operates a Japanese Language Resource Room to support the learning of our international students.

Main Library has established a new "Books on Japan" section to enable more individuals to access books for Japanese language learning and understanding Japanese culture.
We have carefully selected materials recommended by Centre faculty members. 
Alongside Japanese Language Resource Room, we hope you will find this section useful for your daily studies and research.

Reference

• ILAS > Education Center for Japanese Language and Culture > Other Opportunities to Study Japanese
• Japanese Language Study Room [flyer ; PDF]
• Floor map, Main Library [PDF]

この度、附属図書研究開発室主催によりセミナー「大学におけるAIと倫理」を開催します。

　AI（人工知能）技術の活用は急速に私たちの日常生活の一部になりつつありますが、AI技術の進歩がもたらす私たちの社会生活や思考パターンの変化は、まだ十分に明らかになっていません。一方で、プライバシーや著作権の侵害、差別やバイアスの助長をはじめ、AIを活用することによる新たな倫理的な課題については、すでに多く指摘されています。
　本セミナーでは、3人の先生方のご講演を通して、特に大学というアカデミックな環境において、私たちがどのようにこれらの倫理問題に向き合いつつ、新しい教育環境を創出していくべきか、その道筋を探ります。

【開催概要】
日時：2026年2月16日(月)　10:00-12:00
形式：Zoomと対面のハイブリッド形式 事後配信なし

場所：国際高等教育院棟の講義室31　
　　　https://www.z.k.kyoto-u.ac.jp/facility-guide/ilas-bldg
対象：京都大学教職員

事前申し込み：要・2/13(金)正午〆切　
（添付チラシにあるQRコードから申込フォームへアクセスしてください）


＜プログラム＞
司会：岡本 雅子（データ科学イノベーション教育研究センター 特定講師）

10:00 - 10:05 　開会・趣旨説明
　北村 由美（附属図書館研究開発室 准教授）

10:05 - 10:35 　第一講演
　AIと法：AIは我々の社会をどう変化させうるのか
　稲谷 龍彦（法学研究科 教授）

10:35 - 11:10 第二講演
　生成AIで変わる高等教育：インドネシアTelkom大学の経験から
　石田 亨（京都大学 名誉教授／Telkom大学客員教授）

11:10 - 11:45 第三講演
　AIリテラシーと倫理に関する全学教育の取組
　河原 達也（情報学研究科 教授 /
   情報学研究科次世代情報AI教育研究センター長/ 図書館機構副機構長）

11:45 - 12:00  質疑応答


【問合せ先】
附属図書館研究開発室