[Library Network] New library map has been released

 On 2024-12-02 (2819 reads)

New library map "Shin Map" is now available.

[Kyoto University Library] Shin Map
https://platinumaps.jp/d/kulib

The map provides easy-to-understand information on the approximately 40 libraries.

You can display your current location on the map and easily reach libraries.*
You can also view photos of each library so you can learn about the atmosphere of libraries you have never visited.

Please get to know KU libraries and use them a lot!

 

*Please click on the arrow symbol in the lower left corner of the map.
If you allow location information to platinumaps.jp, you can display your current location.

 

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

 On 2024-12-02 (2360 reads)

Prohibited use of electronic resources

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. Please be aware that access may also be blocked on a per-user basis due to the authentication system.

Note on text and data mining and generative AI

  • In some cases, special permission from the publisher or a separate agreement may be required to use electronic resources for text and data mining or for training generative AI. If you plan to use resources for such purposes, please contact "Question about E-Journals/Databases" in advance.
  • Please note that uploading electronic resource content to cloud-based services, such as generative AI, machine translation, etc., may constitute a breach of contract and copyright infringement.

Automatic Download Features of Reference Management Tools and Browser Preloading Functions

Recently, there have been cases of unintentional mass downloading/mass access caused by the automatic download function of literature management software/plug-ins or the link preview function of web browsers.

These functions repeatedly access links within a page in the background. As a result, the user may be unaware that he or she is causing a mass download/access. Please do not use these functions as they may induce a malfunction of the e-journal/database authentication system.

For information about settings in each literature management software and web browser,
[Attention!] Regarding Bulk Access to Electronic Resources Due to Automatic Download Features of Reference Management Tools and Browser Preloading Functions

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  • Electronic Journal "Excessive Access" Recent Case: It happens without any intention!!(PDF)[Flier]

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Posted: 2024/12/02

 

[E-books] How to use EBSCO eBooks from off-campus

 On 2024-11-26 (3077 reads)

If you access EBSCO eBooks from off-campus, please use the following methods.
*The following operations are not required when accessing from the campus network environment.

  1. If you access EBSCO eBooks from a network environment outside Kyoto University, the EBSCO sign-in screen will appear.
  2. Enter "Kyoto University" in the search form for affiliated institutions and press the enter key or click the magnifying glass icon.
  3. If "京都大学" appears as an institution name candidate, click on it.
  4. The "E-Journal and Database Authentication System" user ID selection screen will appear, so please select the type of ID you are using and log in.

(Example) Results of KULINE (KU Libraries Online Catalog)

Notes on use

Select "PDF full text" from the access options or click the chapter name from the table of contents to display the viewing screen.

If you use the scroll bar on the viewing screen to browse one after another and display the entire text one after another, or if you reload the page many times because it is slow to load, you may be blocked by the authentication system.

Please start reading from the chapter you need and use it as much as you can read within the time.


Example of viewing screen

[2024-11-26]

 

Warning: Beware of impersonation by malicious publishing organizations

 On 2024-11-25 (3293 reads)

Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語.

 

[Maintenance] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive (Nov. 25)

 On 2024-11-25 (982 reads)

The Maintenance work was completed (2024/11/25 13:30) and the service has been restored.

Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive will suspend its service due to the system maintenance.
The service will be restored as soon as the maintenance work has been completed.
Thank you for your understanding.