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Yoshida-South Library launch the "Thesis writing support campaign".
The campaign will include an exhibition featuring a list of books useful for writing theses and dissertations, as well as an exhibition of actual theses written by senior students.

【Exhibition】"Useful resource handouts"
【Exhibition】"Actual theses written by senior students"
【Exhibition】"List of books useful for writing theses and dissertations"

We are also streaming the video "How to Collect Materials for Writing Reports & Theses" in the library lobby.
Don't miss it!

Past Event: Tanabata Wishing Strips (July 1 - July 7).

[Contact]
Yoshida-South Library
TEL: 075-753-6525,6524
a30yslib(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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The issue was solved. Thank you for your cooperation.

Due to a new system migration, access to KURENAI may not be available during the following time period.

• Date: July 8, 2025 (Tue) 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 (Thu) 17:00 PM (tentative)
  
  

After the software update, security measures will be enhanced and some design changes will be made.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

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

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 (Wed.) - September 22 (Mon.), 2025
• Stack room books: July 6 (Sun.) - September 6 (Sat.), 2025

Yoshida-South Library

• Books: July 23 (Wed.) - September 6 (Sat.), 2025
  * Faculty and Staff: Open-shelf only

 Due date

October 7 (Tue.), 2025

 Note

You are able to renew books were borrowed by long term loan for summer holiday after the periods.

* There has been a change in the system downtime period.(2025.7.29)

Due to scheduled server maintenance, the Maruzen eBook Library system will be unavailable or have limited functionality during the following periods. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

System Downtime:

August 9th, 2025 (Sat) 0:00 – August 10th, 2025 (Sun) 12:00 (JST)

Functionality Restrictions:

August 10th, 2025 (Sun) 10:00 – August 17th, 2025 (Sun) 23:59 (JST)

The following functionality will be unavailable during the restriction period:

• Content Download Function

The issue was solved. Thank you for your cooperation.

Due to a new system migration test, access to KURENAI may not be available during the following time period.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

• Date: 2025/07/03 (Thu) 9:00 - 12:00 (tentative)

[Repository Section, Main Library]
Posted: 2025-07-02
Update: 2025-07-04

Announcing Summon Research Assistant (BETA)!

Summon Research Assistant (BETA), a new tool that uses generative AI to help with academic information, joins "Discovery", our convenient platform for searching a wide range of academic literature.

Simply enter your question, and it will provide you with five useful documents and their summaries. You can also expand your research further.

To get started, click on Summon Research Assistant BETA in the upper left corner of the Discovery search screen.　User Guide

Discovery:https://kyoto.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/

poster:PDF

AI Usage Tips
・It's Beta! Features might change.
・Don't put in private info or personal data. Watch out for copyright too.
・Don't copy outputs directly. Use them to help your work, and always cite your sources.
・AI can sometimes be wrong or biased. Always verify the info yourself.
・To use Summon Research Assistant from off-campus, please connect via VPN.

Contact: Kyoto University Library Network  https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/14378?lang=en

Main Library set July 9 (Wed.) to August 5 (Tue.), 2025 as the preparation period for the examination and will provide special services as follows.

1. 3F Library Hall is available as a study room

Hours are as follows:

• Weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00 a.m. - 30 minutes before the closing time

2. Extension of hours on weekends and holiday (July 19-21, 26-27)

The library will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the following days.

• 7/19 (Sat.)
• 7/20 (Sun.)
• 7/21 (Mon.)
• 7/26 (Sat.)
• 7/27 (Sun.)

For details, please check the Main Library's hours.

3. For non-KU users (including graduates)

Please refrain from entering the library because it is crowded with KU students for the period.
Thank you for your cooperation.

* For service during regular period, please refer to the "Guide for non-KU users" on the Kyoto University Library website.

Katsura Library will be temporarily open as follows (available only to KU users).

Temporary Opening Days & Hours

• July 19 (Sat): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• July 26 (Sat): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• August 2 (Sat): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Notes

• Only KU users are allowed to use Katsura Library on temporary opening days.
• The Group Study Rooms  and the Theater Room on the 1st floor will be available until 4:45 pm.
• The library will be closed on Sundays as usual. For more details, please refer to the library's opening calendar.

Contact

Katsura Library
E-Mail: 090stosho at mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
TEL: 075-383-2344

2025.07.17 update
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The recorded video of the lecture is now available.

*This workshop was held in Japanese only.

https://cls.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/x/U98KGZ
*ECS-ID/SPS-ID is required.
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2025.06.25

This seminar 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!

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Library Network Online Seminar " Web of Science & EndNote Online "
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*This seminar is held in Japanese only.

Date：5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Lecturer：Clarivate Plc (the provider of "Web of Science")

Route Map level:
[2]Obtain information accurately（Intermediate） [3]Evaluate, organize, and manage information（Advanced）
（ref. 京大図書館 最強ユーザ へのルートマップ）

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 date and time:
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Application and Participation Page (webex):
https://qr.paps.jp/Usyz8J
*Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event.
*Please apply using your Kyoto University e-mail address.（KUMOI：～@st.kyoto-u.ac.jp、KUMail：～@kyoto-u.ac.jp）

*We will share the recording later.

Kyoto University Library Network
Contact: KU Main Library
MAIL: ref660[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

20250715_WoS講習会ポスター_20250630

The Maruzen eBook Library (MeL) will undergo brief server maintenance.

You won’t lose access to MeL during this time, but you might briefly disconnect. If your connection drops, just log back in to continue using the service.

Date:

Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 Time: 18:00-18:30 (JST)