Solved! :[Trouble] eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) (Sep 7)

 On 2018-09-07 (2837 reads)

Solved! (September 12, 2018)

eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) is currently unavailable due to network trouble.
Thank you for your patient.

[Main Library Academic Support Section]

 

[Library Network] Warning: Large volume access using pre-read browser functions

 On 2018-06-21 (8160 reads)

Accessing large volumes of data over short periods of time during use of electronic journals, e-books, databases may be regarded as a breach of contract and thus result in suspension of access to such services for Kyoto University as a whole by their providers.
ref: Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for E-Resources

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. Be aware that there have been many reports of this happening with Microsoft Edge in particular.

  • Microsoft Edge
    • Open Settings > Advanced Settings
    • Set "Use page prediction to speed up browsing and improve reading view" to off.
  • Internet Explorer 11
    • Open Internet Options > Advanced tab
    • Under "Browsing" uncheck the box "Load sites and content in the background to optimize performance"
  • Google Chrome
    • Open Settings > Show Advanced settings
    • Set "Use a prediction service to load pages more quickly" to off.
  • FireFox
    • Type “about:config” in the URL bar and press Enter.
    • If the “This might void your warranty” warning is displayed, click "I’ll be careful I promise"
    • On the configuration screen double-click "network.prefetch-next" and set to "false."
  • Safari (Mac)
    • Open “Preferences” from the Safari menu bar
    • On the “Search” tab uncheck “Preload Top Hit in the Background”

Electronic Resources Team:
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/14106

[Library Network]

 

Trial Access to the "Maruzen eBook Library" (1 Apr - 31 May 2018) [Expired]

 On 2018-06-04 (7114 reads)

The trial access period expired at the end of last month.(2018/06/04)

Kyoto University Libraries have a trial access to the eBooks available on "Maruzen eBook Library".

Maruzen eBook Library contains more than 40,000 titles of Japanese eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter.

Period

  • The trial access will be available only "1 Apr. - 31 May 2018"

Contents

  • More than 40,000 titles of Japanese eBooks

URL

  • Maruzen eBook Library
    https://elib.maruzen.co.jp/

Access

  1. Only from university computers network
  2. Search by the specific title of a ebook or Browse.
  3. Click「試読」button.
  4. Click【閲覧終了】button.

Attention

  • On trial access, you cannot print, download eBooks.

[Electronic Resources Section, Main Library]

 

[Library Network] Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for E-Resources

 On 2018-06-01 (5127 reads)

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.

Ref.

[Kyoto University Library Network]

 

Platform change on ECCO, MOMW (Apr 2018)

 On 2018-05-17 (3085 reads)

The Making of the Modern World (MOMW Part: I, II, III) is now available on Gale's platform. (Update: 2020/03/12)
Also available in NII-REO (except Part III).

For more information see the following links:
Gale platform is available: MOMW (Jul. 2019)
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1382745?lang=en

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cf.2018/05/17 article

The platform of Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO) and the Making of the Modern World (MOMW I, II) have changed from Gale to NII-REO since April 2018.

Please access the following new URLs:

Access your saved items on ECCO/MoMW with Gale User Account (Update: 2018/05/17)

You can download and export your saved bibliography list until the end of May 2018. Saved contents will be unavailable from June 2018.

  1. Marked Items (ECCO/MoMW platform)
  2. My Folder (Gale Primary Sources platform)
 

[Maintenance]ProQuest Ebook Central (Apr. 22)

 On 2018-03-28 (2302 reads)

Due to its system maintenance, ProQuest Ebook Central will be unavailable on Sunday 22th April 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. (JST).

Ebook Central platform and LibCentral platform will be unavailable.

We thank you for your patience.

details (JPN only):

http://internationalnews.proquest.com/blog/allnews/ebook-central%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%8A%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B-6/

[Main Library Academic Support Section]

 

Solved!: [Trouble] ArticleLinker, E-Journal list

 On 2018-02-05 (2027 reads)

Solved! (2018/02/05 11:00)

ArticleLinker and E-Journal list is currently unavailable due to trouble. Following functions cannot be used.

  • - ArticleLinker
  • - E-Journal Link from KULINE
  • - E-Journal and E-book list

Sorry for inconvenience. Repair work is in progress.

[Main Library Academic Support Section]

 

Trial Access to the "ProQuest Ebook Central" (20 Oct - 16 Feb 2018)

 On 2018-01-12 (8276 reads)

Main Library has a trial access to the eBooks available on "ProQuest Ebook Central".

ProQuest Ebook Central contains more than 800,000 titles of eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter.

Trial access offer five (5) minutes of reading before you need to request longer use at no charge to you.

If you would like the library to purchase a book, simply click the "Request" button, fill out the quick form, and submit to the Library for approval. Library staff will notify you whether the request is approved or rejected by e-mail.

Period

  • The trial access will be available only "20 Oct - 16 Feb 2018"

Contents

  • More than 800,000 titles of eBooks

URL

User guide

Attention

Contact:
Kyoto University Library Electronic Resources Section.
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/14106

[Electronic Resources Section, Main Library]

 

[Maintenance]ProQuest Ebook Central (Jan. 21)

 On 2017-12-26 (2711 reads)

Due to its system maintenance, ProQuest Ebook Central will be unavailable on Sunday 21th January 2018, from 03:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m. (JST).

We thank you for your patience.

details (JPN only):

http://internationalnews.proquest.com/blog/allnews/ebook-central%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%86%E3%83%8A%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%81%AE%E3%81%8A%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B-5/

[Main Library Academic Support Section]

 

In order to raise awareness of appropriate use of electronic resources

 On 2017-12-25 (2797 reads)

In order to heighten the awareness of the appropriate use of electronic resources, please use the below flyers and websites.

Let's use the electronic journal system in the right way (PDF)

Kyoto University Libraries Electronic Resources

[Kyoto University Library Network]