Service restored -[Maintenance] The New e-Resources Access Authentication System (Plug-in) (June 29, 2020)
A Plug-in for the e-Resources Access Authentication System will suspend its service due to the system maintenance for 15 minutes from 12:00pm, June 29, 2020.
The service will be restored as soon as the maintenance work has been completed.
Thank you for your understanding.
[Library Network] Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for E-Resources
Use of electronic resources including databases, e-journals and e-books subscribed by Kyoto University is subject to copyright laws and licence agreements.
The licences generally prohibit the following uses:
- Systematic and programmatic download
- Usage beyond the private purpose
- Reproducing and distributing
Violation of the licence agreements may result in the suspension of access to e-resources for the whole University.
There have been frequent recent occurrences of users unintentionally downloading or accessing large volumes of data using pre-read browser functions. Pre-read browser functions continually access links within pages in the background while pages are being viewed. As a result of this, large volume data downloads or large volume access of which the user is unaware may occur, even if the user intends to use electronic journals in the standard way. We request your cooperation in disabling these functions by making the below changes to your browser settings.
Flier
- Electronic Journal "Excessive Access" Recent Case: It happens without any intention!!(PDF)[Flier]
Ref.
- E-Journals & E-Books List
- Flier: E-Journals : Access and Use Restrictions (PDF) [English] [Chinese] [Korean] [Japanese]
- Guide to E-Journal and Database Authentication System (On campus only)
- Plug-in system FAQ(ECS-ID/SPS-ID required)
- Warning: Large volume access using pre-read browser functions
[Kyoto University Library Network]
Service restored - [Maintenance] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive (July 2, 2020)
The Maintenance work was completed (2020/07/02 13:00) and the service has been restored.
Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive will suspend its service due to the system maintenance for about 2 hours from 10:30 am, July 2, 2020. The service will be restored as soon as the maintenance work has been completed. Thank you for your understanding.
【Katsura Lib・Yoshida-South Lib】Research Support Campaign for students who write papers and to give presentations
We provide library services including useful information for learning and research at university, such as how to find books that are effective for learning, tools that are useful for documents management, and how to improve your writing skill.
These tools are all available online. Please check below;
■ Guide & Cource Support <Katsura Library>
We introduce library services that are useful for learning and research at university, such as how to find books that are effective for learning, tools that are useful for documents management, and how to improve your writing skill.
Guide to Writing Report
Guide to Presentation
■ KULINE <YSL・Katsura Library etc.>
Following tags are attached to books and e-books that are recommended to read before writing a report and giving presentations.
• Guide to Report
・Report(書く-Writing)
・Report(読む-Reading)
・Report(集める-Searching)
• Presentations for beginners
・プレゼン(話す-Presentation)
・プレゼン(聞く-Listening)
・プレゼン(英語でプレゼン-English Presentation)
■ Online Guidance Sessions <YSL>
Yoshida-South library will be offering 15 minutes sessions, for students seeking guidance on how to write their first paper. The aforementioned sessions will consist of two categories as follows;
[Primary level] consisting of students between 1st grade or 2nd grade.
[Intermediate level]comprising 3rd grade higher.
Note: This session is conducted in Japanese only.
■ Databases via KUINS-VPN remote access service
In order to get authenticated with the system, a designated plug-in has been released on KU Library Network’s website is required to be installed to your browser. The plug-in enables off-campus access to e-resources. Please refer to the web page; How to use e-journals
Note: The Plug-in authentication system is only for Chrome or Firefox were installed to Windows, MacOS or Linux.
Please feel free to contact us for any further enquiry.
Katsura Library:090stosho@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
YSL:a30yslib@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[E-Book] Iwanami Shoten’s 500 titles are now available as e-books
Iwanami Shoten has produced an extensive range of publications should be read by university students .
Kyoto University Library network provides Iwanami Shoten’s “Gendaijin-no-Kyoyo” package as e-books.
The package contains 500 titles which are selected from Iwanami-Bunko, Iwanami-Shinsho, Iwanami-Gendai-Bunko, Iwanami-Junior-Shinsho and Iwanami-Kagaku-Library.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by some of the library service restrictions to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
You can read the titles via Maruzen eBook Library platform. Let’s access and read some.
List of Titles
https://m.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/webopac/EB07516082
*Click a title to check the detail of the book. Click a link in “Bibliography Details” section to jump to the Maruzen eBook Library Platform.
List of titles (PDF file)
*Click a title to jump to the Maruzen eBook Library Platform.
How to use
1 Access via on-campus network.
2 Search by the specific title of an e-book or browse.
3 Click 読上 button to transit a screen, then, click 読む button to start reading.
4 Some e-books are available as e-audiobooks. If you want to listen, click “Speak” button.
5 When you finish reading, close the page.
*Users guide of Maruzen eBook Library viewer (Japanese only).
https://www.d-library.jp/mel/g0108/guide/#viewer_manual
Notice
・You cannot print and download the e-books.
・Access e-books from off campus via an IKEv2 connection or a designated "Plug-in".
*The "Plug-in" is not compatible with iOS and Android.
When you read the above-mentioned ebooks using iOS and Android devices, please set up the IKEv2 VPN connection.
*When you access via the "Plug-in" from off campus, please follow the 2 steps below. In reverse order, you may not be able to access.
(1) Turn on the "Plug-in"
(2) Access to Maruzen eBook Library
If you still cannot access, please clear your browser's cache and try again.
ref. How to clear the cache?: http://www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/faq/general/general/post_159.html
Contact
Kyoto University Library Electronic Resources Section.
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/14106
[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive: Map And Drawing Owned By The Kyoto University Museum Have Been Released
Digital images of a map and a drawing owned by the Kyoto University Museum have been released in Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive.
Tsubokiri no goken zu is a drawing of a sword for protection that had been handed down from generations of Emperors to their crown princes at the installation ceremonies.
Ezo ga shima chizu is an antique map of Hokkaido created by Hata Awagimaro (秦檍丸; 1760-1808) who dedicated himself to the investigation of the island.
As of June 17, 2020, the Digital Archive provides 1,365,123 images of 17,640 titles.


Solved: [Trouble] Library Network Service is stopping now
The trouble was soleved.
Due to the system trouble, Library Network Service is stopping now.
Sorry for inconvenience.
■Services not available : KULINE, MyKULINE
- While KULINE is out of service, you can search CiNii Books for books and periodicals held in the KU Libraries."How to search books and periodicals held in the KU Libraries when KULINE is out of service."
- The following services will not be affected.
- "Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive"(https://rmda.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en)
- E-journals and databases provided by Library Network and the library website
[Maintenance] Library Network Service temporarily stop on June.18
Due to the server maintenance, Library Network Service will temporarily stop on June. 18. Sorry for inconvenience
.■ Closed Date : June. 18 2020 8:30 - 21:00
■ Services not available : KULINE, MyKULINE, Online Services(Book Renewal, Reservations, Requests of Interlibrary Loans, etc.)
※Upon completion of the update, services will restart.
※E-journals, Databases, "Kyoto University Research Information Repository(KURENAI)", "Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive" and Library Homepage don't stop.
【Yoshida-South Library】 Guidance session on how to write papers [Primary/Intermediate level](6/24,26,29, 7/1,3,6)
This session is conducted in Japanese only.
We will be offering 15 minutes sessions, for students seeking guidance on how to write their first paper.
The aforementioned sessions will consist of two categories as follows;
[Primary level] consisting of students between 1st grade or 2nd grade.
[Intermediate level]comprising 3rd grade higher.
Date & Time
[Primary level]
16:30- Wednesday, 24th June. 2020
12:30- Friday, 26th June. 2020
16:30- Monday, 29th June. 2020
[Intermediate level]
12:30- Wednesday, 1st July. 2020
16:30- Friday, 3rd July. 2020
12:30- Monday, 6th July. 2020
Venue
Zoom (You have to install the application in advance)
Reserve
Please check the form
We will inform you of the gateway to your email.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
Please feel free to contact us for any further enquiry.
Email : a30yslib(at)mail.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
※Please replace (at) with @
Office hours: 9:00 - 17:00 on weekdays
[Main Library] Rare Materials exhibited outside Kyoto University during AY2019
| Material | Institution | Exhibition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
|
大府記 巻10(普通書)[BB08795357]
文徳天皇実録 [RB00006989] 類聚三代格 [RB00007017] 延喜式 50巻(巻16欠)・上表目録、暦運記、序 [RB00008782] |
石川県立歴史博物館 | 2019年度春季特別展「いしかわの神々ー信仰と美の世界ー」 | 2019年04月27日(土)-06月02日(日) |
| 山田伯、有吉熊次郎、所郁太郎三士寄書 [RB00014094] | 岐阜県博物館 | 特別展「剣精霊貫白虹 ―幕末美濃の剣豪と名刀―」 | 2019年07月12日(金)-09月08日(日) |
| 難太平記 [RB00011181] | 熊本県立美術館 | 特別展「日本遺産認定記念 菊池川二千年の歴史 菊池一族の戦いと信仰」 | 2019年07月19日(金)-09月01日(日) |
|
Design for a skew bridge-work for the Tsuge-Nara line, (208' 10" long truss girder)[BB01451089]
土木學會誌 7卷上(大10)[SB00085386] |
奥の細道結びの地記念館 | 第26回企画展「博士のまち・大垣(4) 鉄道敷設の大家で橋梁学の工学博士・那波光雄」 | 2019年07月20日(土)-09月01日(日) |
|
毛吹草(谷村文庫)[RB00010752]
小右記(平松文庫)[RB00006802] 類聚雑要抄 1巻(平松文庫)[RB00006567] |
福井県立若狭歴史博物館 | リニューアル5周年記念特別展「海と山の美(うま)しもの―食がつなぐ若狭と都―」 | 2019年10月05日(土)-11月04日(月・祝) |
|
年中行事秘抄(平松文庫)[RB00006922]
萬葉集 巻二(近衛文庫)[RB00008713] 歌經標式 [BB02711780] |
斎宮歴史博物館 | 斎宮歴史博物館開館30周年記念・史跡斎宮跡指定40周年記念特別展「東雲の斎王 大来皇女と壬申の乱」 | 2019年10月05日(土)-11月10日(日) |
| 松雲大師奮忠紓難録(谷村文庫)[RB00011614] | 大阪城天守閣 | 「特別展 豊臣外交」 | 2019年10月12日(土)-11月17日(日) |
|
伊勢物語 嵯峨本[RB00013161]
HET GEZANTSCHAP Der Neerlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, …[RB00007617] Historische kronyck[RB00007637] 伊曽保物語 3巻[RB00013177] |
中之島香雪美術館 | 特別展「交流の軌跡―初期洋風画から輸出漆器まで」 | 2019年10月12日(土)-12月08日(日) |
|
延喜式 巻二六 主税療 上 諸国運漕雑物功賃(近衛文庫)[RB00008782]
続日本紀(普通書、大正4年書写)(巻25)[BB08758880] |
長浜城歴史博物館 | 企画展「塩津―はこぶ・まつる・にぎわう古(いにしえ)のみなと―」 | 2019年10月26日(土)-12月15日(日) |
|
百人一首抄 中院通勝写(中院文庫)[RB00007135]
詠歌大概 藤原定家著, 中院通勝写(中院文庫)[RB00007081] 稲富流砲術秘伝授書[RB00013343] |
京都府立山城郷土資料館 | 特別展「光秀と幽斎~花開く武将文化~」 | 2019年10月26日(土)-12月15日(日) |



