[Maintenance] Maruzen eBook Library (Aug. 9, 2025 - Aug. 17, 2025)
* 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
Solved [Maintenance] "KURENAI" has been temporarily inaccessible
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)!
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] The library hours and services from July 9 to August 5, 2025
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/KU users only] Temporary Opening in July and August: July 19(Sat), 26(Sat), Aug 2(Sat) 9:00AM-5:00PM
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