[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive : 436 titles including Seike Collection, Kikutei Collection and Konoe Collection have been released
436 titles including Seike Collection, Kikutei Collection and Konoe Collection of in Main Library have been released.
436 of 437 items released this time were digitized under the “Project to Build an International Collaborative Research Network for Pre-modern Japanese Texts” by the National Institute of Japanese Literature in which Kyoto University Library participates.
As of March 12, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 2,214,023 images of 26,788 titles.
[Library Network] System Issue with KULINE
Since around 21:30 on Friday, March 6th, KULINE has been intermittently inaccessible or unstable. If you cannot access the system, please try again later. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Alternative Search Methods
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/service/12758
During this system failure, loan renewals, reservations, and other requests will be handled individually at the library counters. Please contact the relevant library by email or other means via the list below:
List of Libraries
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/newdb
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
kuline [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive : 309 items from the Kyō-ō Gokokuji Documents held by the Kyoto University Museum have been newly released
The Kyō-ō Gokokuji Documents (monjo) were discovered by Toshihide Akamatsu in the treasure house of Toji Temple in 1937. After the war, Kyoto University borrowed, organized and transcribed them. In 1968, they were given to Kyoto University. In 1971, these documents designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The collection consists of 3043 documents that date from the Heian period (794-1185) through the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568-1600).
This time, images of 309 of these documents has been newly released.
▼The Kyoto University Museum - Kyō-Ō Gokokuji Documents
As of March 10, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 26,351 images of 2,184,377 titles.
[Uji Library] Change to Opening Hours (Service Desk Hours): 10:00 AM–3:00 PM starting April 1, 2026
Opening hours (service desk hours) at Uji Library will change effective Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
New Opening Hours (service desk hours) [From April 1, 2026]
Weekdays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The entrance remains locked during opening hours.
An IC card is required for entry (prior registration with the Uji Campus Main Building Access Control System is necessary).
If you are unable to enter with your IC card (e.g., members of other campuses or external visitors), please use the intercom.
For Registered Extended Access Users (Uji Campus Only)
IC card entry and self-checkout/return are available:
- Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM / 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM (midnight)
- Weekends & Holidays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM (midnight)
How to Apply
Please submit an application via the web form for “Kyoto University Uji Library Extended Access to Reading Room & Stack Room.”
Note: Prior registration with the “Uji Campus Main Building Access Control System” is required.
Available Services
Outside service desk hours, only "IC card entry" and "Self-checkout/return" are available.
For details, please refer to our website.
Contact
Kyoto University Uji Library
http://lib.kuicr.kyoto-u.ac.jp/
ujibunkan(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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[Database] Web of Science Research Assistant is Now Available
We are pleased to announce that Web of Science Research Assistant, an AI tool for literature searching, is now available.
Web of Science Research Assistant is a generative AI tool in Web of Science. It allows users to ask questions in natural language, including Japanese and English, and helps with finding relevant papers, reviewing literature, and exploring research trends and topics. Its answers are based on trusted data in Web of Science. Users can also check the source records and search criteria in the results.
We hope you will find this tool useful for literature surveys and topic exploration.
How to Use
Access Web of Science (via the authentication system).Then select the “Research Assistant” tab at the top of the screen.
Further Information
- Web of Science Help Center
https://webofscience.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/31437630410129-Web-of-Science-Research-Assistant - Web of Science LibGuides
https://clarivate.libguides.com/authors/research-assistant