[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive: Digital images of the Graduate School of Science freely reusable
Digital images of the materials held by the libraries of the Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, publicized on the Internet are now freely reusable without application or fee.
The Graduate School of Science has introduced a new rule on the reuse of the digital images of its library materials, in order to promote the use of the digital images created from its rare materials and publicized on the Internet as part of the Open Access Promotion Project. Under the new rule, the digital images of materials held by the Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, publicized on the Internet are reusable without application or fee.

Currently, the Main Library, Yoshida-South Library and the libraries of the Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, permit the free reuse of their digital images by indicating their attribution and any change made to them. Please refer to "Guide for Content Reuse" of Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive for detail.
Many of the rare materials held by Kyoto University are used in publications or broadcasting. For example, Newe Zeyttung auss der Insel Japonien and Kunijo Kabuki Ekotoba are cited in textbooks for students. Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive publicizes 1,071,087 digital images of 12,793 titles as of January 29, 2019.
[Library Network] "The World of Old Korean Books" -Rare Books Exhibition (Feb. 19 - Mar. 3) & Symposium (Feb. 21) -
The World of Old Korean Books
This event will be held on the occasion that the catalogue of Kawai Collection has been published both in Japan and in South Korea under the collaborative project between the Institute for Research in Humanities, Kyoto University, Kyoto University Library and the Research Institute of Korean Studies, Korea University.
-Exhibition-
Please note that the language is in Japanese and Korean only. There is no English translation.
Date and Time: February 19 (Monday) - March 3 (Sunday) - 9:30 - 17:00
Venue: Exhibition Room (Kyoto University Clock Tower)
Fee: Free
Organized by Kyoto University Library Network
-Symposium-
Please note that the language is in Japanese and Korean (to be interpreted to Japanese) only. There will be no English interpretation.
Date and Time: February 21 (Thursday) - 10:00 - 17:00 (Doors open at 9:30)
Venue: Library Hall (Kyoto University Library)
Map: http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/access/yoshida/main.html (Building No. 18)
Fee: Free
Registration: Web form (Open to the public; Up to 80 people on a first-come first-served basis)
Organized by the Institute for Research in Humanities, Kyoto University and the Research Institute of Korean Studies, Korea University and co-organized by the Main Library, Kyoto University
(日本語) 附属図書館OSL設置の教育用コンピュータシステムPC端末の不具合について(お詫び)
[Letters Library] Temporary Closed (2019/03/22-25)
[Economics Lib] Library hours will be expanded (1/26)
経済学部図書室では試験期間中の開室時間を以下のとおり拡大します。
対象日:1月26日(土)
開室時間:13:00-20:00
他館の開館時間拡大については、図書館機構または各図書館・室のHPでご確認ください。
【経済学研究科・経済学部図書室 図書掛】
[Trouble]RefWorks (Jan 21)
Solved! (Jan 22 9:39)
RefWorks is not available Now.
Sorry for inconvenience.
[Main Library Academic Support Section]
【Kyoto University Library Network】Academic Writing Skills Seminar in English (6th Feb.)

Kyoto University Library Workshop
For young Researchers
Academic Writing Skills Seminar
We have stopped accepting any more applications because there is no more place available.
[Program]
1. Grammar & Usage + Tables and Figures 14:00 – 15:40
Break 15:40 – 15:50
2. Ethical Principles in Research 15:50 – 16:30
Date & Time: Wed. February 6th, 2019 14:00 - 16:30
Place: Kyoto University Main Library : Library Hall (3rd floor)
Speaker: Mr. David Kipler (Editage :English Editing Service Company)
Target Audience: Graduate Students & Young Researchers in Kyoto University
Organizer: Kyoto University Library Network
Contact Information: Main Library User Support Section
TEL:075-753-2636 / e-mail: ref660[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Maintenance] KU ArticleLinker, E-journals/E-books List(Feb 9-10)
Due to network system maintenance,
KU ArticleLinker and E-journals/E-books List will be unavailable during the following period.
We appreciate your support and patience.
Date: 10 am on Saturday, February 9, 2019 - 10 am on Sunday, February 10, 2019 (JST)
Suspended service: KU ArticleLinker, E-journals/E-books List
*OpenURL-based linking from KU Article Linker within "Discovery" will be unavailable.
[Main Library Academic Support Section]
[Library Network] Please pay attention to Predatory Journals!
In recent years, open access journals have become prevalent. These journals charge publishing fees from the authors and provide peer review process. However, among these open access journals exist some so-called predatory journals. Please pay attention to predatory journals.
- What are Predatory Publishers?
- What kinds of problems are caused by predatory journals?
- How can I recognize predatory journals?
- How to prevent predatory publishing?
2022.05.13 upload
Contact:
Main Library
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/1380548
[Maintenance]ProQuest Databases and RefWorks (Jan 20)
Due to network system maintenance, ProQuest services will be unavailable during the following period.
We appreciate your support and patience.
Date: Sunday, January 20, 2019 Time: 12:00-20:00 (JST)
Users will not be able to:
- RefWorks
- Academic Research Library [ProQuest]
- British Periodicals [ProQuest]
- Digital National Security Archive [ProQuest]
- Early English Books Online (EEBO) [ProQuest]
- Early European Books [ProQuest]
- Ebook Central [ProQuest]
- ERIC [ProQuest]
- Health & Medical Collection [ProQuest]
- History Vault [ProQuest]
- House of Commons Parliamentary Papers [ProQuest]
- Japan and the United States: Diplomatic, Security, and Economic Relations [ProQuest]
- Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts [ProQuest]
- LISA : Library and Information Science Abstracts [ProQuest]
- Materials Science & Engineering Database [ProQuest]
- MEDLINE [ProQuest]
- New York Times [ProQuest]
- Periodicals Archive Online Foundation Collection [ProQuest]
- PILOTS [ProQuest]
- ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) A&I
- ProQuest History Vault: Vietnam War and American Foreign Policy, 1960–1975
- ProQuest Research Library
- ProQuest U.K. Parliamentary Papers
- Social Services Abstracts [ProQuest]
- Sociological Abstracts [ProQuest]
[Main Library Academic Support Section]