[Main Library/Yoshida-South Library] Long term loan for summer holiday in 2026
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 (Thu.) - September 21 (Mon.), 2026
- Stack room books: July 6 (Mon.) - September 4 (Fri.), 2026
Yoshida-South Library
- Books: July 23 (Thu.) - September 5 (Sat.), 2026
* Faculty and Staff: Open-shelf only
Due date
October 6 (Tue.), 2026
Note
You are able to renew books were borrowed by long term loan for summer holiday after the periods.
[Katsura Library/KU-Users only] Temporary Opening in July and August: July 18(Sat), 25(Sat), Aug 1(Sat) 9:00AM-5:00PM
Katsura Library will be temporarily open as follows (available only to KU-Users).
Temporary Opening Days & Hours
- July 18 (Sat): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- July 25 (Sat): 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- August 1 (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
【Yoshida-South Library】Thesis writing support campaign 2026 (June 30th - August 8th)
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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!
[Contact]
Yoshida-South Library
TEL: 075-753-6525,6524
a30yslib(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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【Yoshida-South Library】Topographical Maps Support Weeks : Returns (Jul. 3rd,6th,10th,13th,17th,24th,27th,31st, Aug. 3rd)
Topographical Maps Support Weeks
Get personalized help with your map-based assignments and research!
■Event Dates【University members only】RESERVATION PREFERRED
【July】3rd,6th,10th,13th,17th,24th,27th,31st
【August】3rd
■Service Hours: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
[Contact]
Yoshida-South Library
TEL: 075-753-6525,6524
a30yslib(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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[Main Library] Latest information on opening hours due to Typhoon No. 7&8 (ver.2 ; updated June 27th at 9:30 am)
(updated June 27th at 9:30)
On June 27 (Sat), Main Library and Study Room 24 will open as usual at 10:00 am.
However, depending on future circumstances, opening hours may be reduced. Please continue to keep an eye on weather forecasts and public transport service updates.
References
- Kyoto University Library > Service > Weather Emergency Preparedness Policy
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/mainlib/en/service/cyclone - Japan Meteorological Agency Home > Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information
- Tropical Cyclone Information: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=typhoon&lang=en
- Weather Warnings/Advisories: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en
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(updated June 26th at 10:40)
Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7 and 8, Main Library and Study Room 24 may be temporarily closed.
Please check this news for the latest information.
References
- Kyoto University Library > Service > Weather Emergency Preparedness Policy
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/mainlib/en/service/cyclone - Japan Meteorological Agency Home > Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information
- Tropical Cyclone Information: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=typhoon&lang=en
- Weather Warnings/Advisories: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en