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

 On 2023-08-04 (1826 reads)

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.

There have been frequent recent occurrences of users unintentionally downloading or accessing large volumes of data using pre-read browser functions. Pre-read browser functions continually access links within pages in the background while pages are being viewed. As a result of this, large volume data downloads or large volume access of which the user is unaware may occur, even if the user intends to use electronic journals in the standard way. We request your cooperation in disabling these functions by making the below changes to your browser settings.

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Posted: 2023/8/4

 

[Library Network] All 98 itmes from the Canh Phuoc Collection held by the CSEAS has been newly released.

 On 2023-07-31 (1842 reads)

All 98 itmes from the Canh Phuoc Collection held by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) has been newly released on the Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive.

 潙山大圓禪師警策文

潙山大圓禪師警策文

 

Canh Phuoc Collection

The Canh Phuoc Collection was found at Jing Fu si (Chùa Cảnh Phước in Vietnamese, Wat Samananam Borihan in Thai), which is one of Vietnamese Buddhist temples in Bangkok, Thailand.
The collection consists of 98 pieces of religious material written in Sino-Nom scripts from the late nineteenth to the twentieth century.
The collection is an important materials which tells us the spread of Chinese Mahayana and Vietnamese Buddhism to Southeast Asia.

 

(日本語) 【薬学部図書室】薬学部図書室に「DEI 関連図書」コーナーを設置しました

 On 2023-07-27 (1518 reads)

Sorry, this entry is only available in Japanese.

 

[Database] "MEMSO : Medieval and Early Modern Sources Online" is available

 On 2023-07-27 (1627 reads)

Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語.

 

[Library Network] Summer Library Hours 2023

 On 2023-07-24 (2429 reads)

KU libraries opening hours will change during Summer Vacation, 2023. For more information, please check the calendar of each library.

 

[Revamped] Oxford English Dictionary Online (OED Online)

 On 2023-07-20 (2814 reads)

Oxford English Dictionary Online (OED Online) has been revamped. (2023/07/19)

To access this database via the authentication system, click here.
If that doesn't work, please clear your browser's cache.

For more information: https://oed.com/information/

Database list: O | Kyoto University Library Network
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/erdb?c=erdb_alpha_o&lang=en

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]

 

Maintenance: IEEE Xplore (Jul. 22-23)

 On 2023-07-20 (952 reads)

Due to system maintenance, IEEE Xplore will be unavailable during the following period.
We appreciate your support and patience.

Date: Jul. 22 22:00 - Jul. 23 02:00, 2023 (JST)
Suspended service: IEEE Xplore

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]

 

【Library Network】7/20:The recording of the lecture is now available. Online Workshop "Introduction of Article Search and Automatic Creation of Citation lists"(7/13)

 On 2023-07-20 (3011 reads)

2023.07.20 update
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The recording of the lecture is now available.

(1)Web of Science and EndNote Online
(2)CiNii Research

Please see the link below.
https://cls.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/x/QZSMu9
※ECS-ID/SPS-ID is required.
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These workshops will tell you how to find academic articles with database "Web of Science" and "CiNii Articles", and how to make citation lists with "EndNote Online".
We look forward to having you join us!

poster=========================================================
Library Network Online Workshop
" Introduction of Article Search and Automatic Creation of Citation lists "(Series of Introduction of Article Search and Management)
*This workshop is held in Japanese only.
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(1)Let's find important articles and create citation lists automatically (Web of Science and EndNote Online)
Date:July 13, 2023(Thu.) 17:00-18:00
Lecturer:Miki Kumagai (Senior Manager of Academia Government Division of Clarivate Plc)
Route Map level:
[2]Obtain information accurately(Intermediate)
[3]Evaluate, organize, and manage information(Advanced)
(ref. Route Map for Supporting Academic Information Literacy by Kyoto University Library Network

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 form: https://forms.gle/9Q3oXYbts3xn58f86
*Please apply by 17:00 the day before.
*We will share the recording later.

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(2)Let's find Japanese articles (CiNii Research)
Release Date:July 13, 2023(Thu.)
Route Map level: (2)Obtain information accurately(Beginner, Intermediate)
(ref. Route Map for Supporting Academic Information Literacy by Kyoto University Library Network
Detailed Contents
Let's read Japanese articles for a deep understanding and your research! We explain how to find Japanese articles with CiNii Research, a major database for Japanese articles, on three videos below.
[1] Various Academic Resources (About 6 minutes)
[2] Article Search (About 8 minutes)
[3] How to Obtain Articles(About 7 minutes)
*These videos are held in Japanese only.

Recommended for anyone who would like to obtain and read Japanese articles .

Video Link: https://cls.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/x/QZSMu9 (ECS-ID / SPS-ID is required)
No application required. KU members can watch anytime.
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Kyoto University Library Network
Contact: KU Main Library
MAIL: ref660[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

 

[Database] JapanKnowledge Lib Notes and User's Guide

 On 2023-07-19 (1103 reads)

Please read the following before using the JapanKnowledge Lib.
*Violation of the terms of use may result in restrictions on the use of the entire Kyoto University.

The following actions are prohibited. 

  • Downloading large amount of data in a short period of time
  • Usage beyond the private purpose
  • Reproducing and distributing

For more information: https://japanknowledge.com/library/en/terms01.html

There have been frequent recent occurrences of users unintentionally downloading or accessing large volumes of data using pre-read browser functions.
Large volume data downloads or large volume access of which the user is unaware may occur, even if the user intends to use electronic journals in the standard way.
We request your cooperation in disabling these functions by making the below changes to your browser settings.

■Microsoft Edge
  Go to “Settings” – “Cookies and site permissions” and click “manage and delete cookies and site data.” 
  Turn off  “Preload pages for faster browsing and searching.”
■Google Chrome
  On the upper right of the screen, click the settings icon "︙" and “Settings.”
  In Privacy and Security, select “Cookies and other site data” and turn off “Preload pages for faster browsing and searching.”
■Safari (Mac)
  From “Safari” on the menu bar, click “Preferences.”
  Click “Search” tab and uncheck “Preload Top Hits in the Background.”

JapanKnowledge's concurrent user is 10.
Don't forget to logout by "Logout" button. (not [X] close button of your browser)

If you are having trouble connecting to JapanKnowledge, or are unable to connect, please give yourself some time to access them.
Also try clearing your cache.

ref. How to clear the cache?
https://www.iimc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/faq/general/general/post_159.html

Thank you for your patience and understanding.


ref: [Library Network] Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for E-Resources
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1397170?lang=en
ref: 【Database: JapanKnowledge Lib】Stop the browser's prefetch function
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1397833?lang=en

<E-resources Team, Main Library>  [posted: 2023-07-19]

 

[Revamped] Web OYA-bunko

 On 2023-07-18 (1126 reads)

Web OYA-bunko has been revamped.

For more information: https://www.oya-bunko.or.jp/tabid/990/Default.aspx (Japanese)

Web OYA-bunko's concurrent user is 1.
Don't forget to logout by [ログアウト] button. (not [X] close button of your browser)

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]