[Main Library] Study Room 24 is closed. (Sep. 21-) -> opened (Sep. 24)
▼renewed on September 24
Study Room 24 has opened!
But the air conditioning has been out of order and the room temperature is high.
We recommend to use the Library Reading Room during the day.
▼posted on September 20
Study Room 24 is closed due to air conditioning failure from September 21, 2024.
* The reopening date has not yet been determined. We will update this news as soon as it is decided.
* "なごみ (Nagomi)" is available.
Please use the reading room in Main library during the closing period.
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive: Participating in Kyoto University Academic Day 2024 (Sep. 21)
Kyoto University Academic Day is an open event for direct dialogue between the public and researchers.
Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive will be participating for the first time, so please come and join us!
■ Kyoto University Academic Day 2024
Date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Zest Oike
Participation fee: Free
Pre-registration: Not required
Website: https://research.kyoto-u.ac.jp/academic-day/a2024/
●[Event 1] Decoration of the underground passage
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Underground Zest Oike - Kyoto City Hall passage
Details: Floor decoration with old maps of Kyoto and panel display of “The Tale of Genji”
●[Event 2] Special space
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Kyoto City Hall B2F
Details: For two hours only, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive will open a special space. Original novelties will be distributed!
[Main Library] Notice of temporary closure due to Typhoon No. 10 (ver.2)
Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 10, Main Library and Study Room 24 will be temporarily closed as below:
- 2024/8/31 (Sat) all day
- 2024/9/1 (Sun) all day
We are open as as usual on August 30, 2024 (from 8:30 am until 9:30 pm). [Added 8/30]
This information is current as of 13:15 on August 30, 2024.
We may be closed temporarily or change the opening hours on other days depending on the path of the typhoon.
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
【Library Network】7/26：The recording of the lecture is now available. Online Workshop "Introduction of Article Search and Automatic Creation of Citation lists"（7/18）
2023.07.26 update
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The recording of the lecture is now available.
*This workshop was held in Japanese only.
https://cls.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/x/WQ7cHC
*ECS-ID/SPS-ID is required.
*See the fifth item in "自学自習コンテンツ一覧（学内限定）"(the list of self-study contents (on-campus only)).
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These workshops will tell you how to find academic articles with database "Web of Science", and how to make citation lists with "EndNote Online".
We look forward to having you join us!
Library Network Online Workshop
" Introduction of Article Search and Automatic Creation of Citation lists "
～Web of Science & EndNote Online～
*This workshop is held in Japanese only.
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Date：July 18, 2024(Thu.) 17：00-18：00
[2]Obtain information accurately（Intermediate）
[3]Evaluate, organize, and manage information（Advanced）
（ref. Route Map for Supporting Academic Information Literacy by Kyoto University Library Network）
Detailed Contents
We invite a lecturer from Clarivate Plc, the provider of academic article database "Web of Science." She will explain article search and management.
・How to find important articles with Web of Science.
・How to organize articles and make citation lists with citation management tool "EndNote Online."
Let's learn tips on article search and management!
Place: Online (WebEX)
Application form:
https://clarivatesupport.webex.com/weblink/register/re45f16db169c290481814516ca41266c
*Please apply using your Kyoto University e-mail address.（KUMOI：～@st.kyoto-u.ac.jp、KuMail：～@kyoto-u.ac.jp）
*You can apply and participate on the day of the event.
*We will share the recording later.
Kyoto University Library Network
Contact: KU Main Library
MAIL: ref660[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
*Related contents：Let's find Japanese articles (CiNii Research)
Now available on Kyoto University CyberLearningSpace
Route Map level: (2)Obtain information accurately（Beginner, Intermediate)
（ref. Route Map for Supporting Academic Information Literacy by Kyoto University Library Network）
Detailed Contents
Let's read Japanese articles for a deep understanding and your research! We explain how to find Japanese articles with CiNii Research, a major database for Japanese articles, on three videos below.
[1] Various sources of academic information (About 6 minutes)
[2] Searching for papers (About 8 minutes)
[3] Obtaining full texts of papers(About 6 minutes)
*These videos are held in English.
Recommended for anyone who would like to obtain and read Japanese articles .
Video Link: https://cls.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/x/rUqKyq (ECS-ID / SPS-ID is required）
No application required. KU members can watch anytime.
[Main Library/Yoshida-South Library] Long term loan for summer holiday in 2024
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 (Tue.) - September 23 (Mon.), 2024
- Stack room books: July 6 (Sat.) - September 7 (Sat.), 2024
Yoshida-South Library
- Books: July 23 (Tue.) - September 7 (Sat.), 2024
* Faculty and Staff: Open-shelf only
Due date
October 8 (Tue.), 2024
Note
You are able to renew books were borrowed by long term loan for summer holiday after the periods.