Kyoto University Library Network

A free trial of the following databases is now available(Until August 31).

①Delineating British Burma, c. 1826–1949
https://www.degruyterbrill.com/database/burm/html
This online collection of official and confidential print reflects the long process of information gathering, codification, and dissemination that both accompanied and followed on from the three stages of the British annexation of Burma.

②Indian Political Intelligence Files, 1912–1950
https://www.degruyterbrill.com/database/ipi/html
This online includes the files of Indian Political Intelligence (IPI), an organization within the India Office in London, monitored activities aimed at undermining the British government of India. They contain a mass of previously unavailable material on the monitoring of organizations and individuals considered a threat to British India.

*IP Address Authentication

CSEAS Library

libinfo(at)cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Due to the server maintenance, Library Network Service will temporarily stop on August 14. Sorry for inconvenience.

■ Downtime : August 14, 2025, 9:00-13:00 (tentative)
■ Services not available : KULINE, MyKULINE, Online Services(Book Renewal, Reservations, Requests of Interlibrary Loans, automatic check-out machine, 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 will be available as usual.

The Kyoto University Library Network is hosting a Stamp Collecting during the Kyoto University Open Campus 2025 (August 7-8, 2025). 

Visit several libraries within Kyoto University, scan the posted QR codes with your smartphone, and collect stamps! 
Depending on the number of stamps you collect, you can receive original library wallpapers and goods.

If you're curious about where university students study or what a university library is like, please join us.
Anyone can participate. (Including KU members)

Event Website - Kyoto University Library Stamp Collecting -

https://stamprally.digital/kulib

Recommended Environment:
iPhone: iOS 13 or later + Safari (browser)
Android: Android 10 or later + Chrome (browser)

Period

August 7 (Thu.) - 8 (Fri.), 2025
* Redeem your reward at the desk at Main Library between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm.

Checkpoints

• Main Library (3 stamp points)
• Yoshida-South Library (2 stamp points)
• The Library of the Graduate School of Letters and Faculty of Letters
• Graduate School of Education and Faculty of Education Library
• The North Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
• The South Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
• Graduate School of Informatics Library
• Faculty of Science Common Library
• Mathematical Library, Graduate School / Faculty of Science
• Graduate School / Faculty of Agriculture Library
• Medical Library
• Library of Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

* You can start the Stamp Collecting from any point.

Notes

• For details on how to participate in the Stamp Collecting and the terms of use, please refer to the above website.
• We ask for your cooperation in answering a questionnaire regarding your age, gender, and place of residence when you participate.

Contact Us

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

The issue was solved. Thank you for your cooperation.

KURENAI will be temporarily unavailable for maintenance during the following time:

• Date: July 31, 2025 (Thu)
• Time: 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM (JST, estimated)

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

[Repository Section, Main Library]
Posted: 2025-07-30