Kyoto University Library Network

For enhanced security, system maintenance will be conducted on Maruzen eBook Library (MeL) during the following period. Please understand that access to all or some of the content within MeL may be unavailable during this time.

[Maintenance Schedule and Services Not Available]

Sep. 14, 2025 (Sun), 00:00 AM – 05:00 AM

Complete suspension of service on MeL (all functions within MeL will not be available)

Sep. 21, 2025 (Sun), 11:00 PM – Sep. 22, 2025 (Mon), 8:00 AM

Suspension of access to certain content due to system maintenance:
*Content affected: ePUB text playback, videos, audiobooks, and audio files
(Only some content will not be available; you will still be able to view content that can be operated using the "閲覧" button.)

The service has been restored. Please update the bREADER Cloud app to the latest version, and you will be able to view it normally in your browser. If the issue persists, please update the app as well. (2025/09/09)

On iOS devices (iPhones, iPads, etc.) where the bREADER Cloud app is installed, attempts to view the e-book content directly from the browser instead of through the app result in failed playback.
Note: If the app is not installed, you can view the e-book content normally using the browser viewer.

The developer is currently identifying the cause of this issue and working on releasing a corrected version of the app. Unfortunately, until the problem is resolved, please use one of the following methods:

1. For users with the bREADER Cloud app installed on iOS/iPadOS devices:
   You can only view the e-book content using the app itself; browsing from the browser will not work.
2. For users without the bREADER Cloud app installed on iOS/iPadOS devices:
   You can view the e-book content directly via the browser.
3. For users on other PC or Android devices:
   You can use both the browser and the app as usual

The service has been restored. (2025/09/01)

The Kyoto University Library Network provides students with eBooks for lectures and their studies.

We would like to ask for your recommendations of eBooks that you think would be useful for students in second semester AY2025.

Persons eligible to make recommendations

All Kyoto University faculty members (Including part-time lecturers)

eBooks eligible for recommendation

・eBooks that will be used for liberal arts and sciences (ILAS) courses in AY 2025, or that will be useful for students taking those courses.

・eBooks that will be used in undergraduate courses in AY 2025, or that will be useful for students taking those courses.

・eBooks that would be useful for undergraduate students studying at home.

*We will purchase books listed in syllabus of ILAS course sequentially. If you need eBook version, please make recommendation from the recommendation form. Not limited to second semester lectures.

* We cannot purchase eBooks which are not sold to academic institutions. Please refer to the list of titles which are sold to academic institutions at the URL below:

https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1405318?lang=en#ref

eBooks ineligible for recommendation

・Complete works, journals (including back numbers), newspapers

・Study guide, workbooks, self-help books and books of hobbies and practical use

・eBooks that extra costs will be charged next year (ex: contract maintenance fee, platform usage fee) 

How to make a recommendation

Please use  the recommendation form.

*If you wish to recommend more than one, please enter the titles in order of priority.

 *eBooks purchased will generally only be accessible by one user at a time.

Deadline for recommendations

From September 1st, 2025 to September 30th, 2025.

*We will proceed with the purchase procedure in the order of recommendation acceptance in consideration of the budget situation.

Estimated date of availability

・eBooks will be available sequentially from mid-September. Please check KULINE of their availability.

*The recommender will be informed only in the case if the recommended eBooks will not be able to be purchased.

Contact

Acquisition and Cataloging Section, Kyoto University Library

Email: shiryoseibi660 [@] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

For reference

・Titles which are already owned by Kyoto University can be searched via KULINE.

・List of titles which are available to academic institutions

Titles are sorted by platform and classified by type. Please use the classifications to narrow down the lists. Some titles are provided in multiple platforms

*Please note that the files are large, so downloading them may require some time.

*Due to the large size of the files, they may not be viewable on some smartphones and tablets.

・ All lists are last updated on July 2025.

・ Although the number of eBooks available to academic institutions is smaller than the number available to individuals, it still comprises a very large number of titles. The lists include only a partial selection of the eBooks that are available, so please do not hesitate to recommend eBooks that are not included in the lists, and we will check their availability.  

Your help and cooperation is greatly appreciated. Your recommendations help us to enhance our eBook collection, and will also be used as reference when requesting publishers to provide digital versions of their books.

KinoDen(Kinokuniya Digital Library) service will be suspended due to its system maintenamce during the following period.
We appreciate your support and patience.

Schedule

• 00:00 - 02:00 on Thursday, 25 September 2025 (Japan Time)

Suspended service

• KinoDen Service
• bREADER Cloud app

The service has been restored. We sincerely apologize for the prolonged inconvenience you experienced.(2025/08/27)

Access to Taylor & Francis ebooks from the campus network is currently unavailable. (2025/05/01 PM~)

Attempting to access the full text of Taylor & Francis ebooks (titles purchased by Kyoto University and open-access titles) results in:

Error 404
Sorry, we can’t seem to find the page you're looking for.

As such, access is not available at this time. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to all users. Please check back later for updates.

Ebook Central will be suspended due to its system maintenamce during the following period.
We appreciate your support and patience.

Schedule

between 11:00 and 15:00 on Sunday, 10 August 2025

Suspended service

Ebook Central

Database List "E"
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/erdb?c=erdb_alpha_e&lang=en

Search results from KULINE (Kyoto University Library Catalog) with "Ebook Central" in the platform of the link to ebooks.

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:

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

Flyers

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

Related Pages

• E-Journals & E-Books List
• Flyer: E-Journals : Access and Use Restrictions (PDF) [English] [Chinese] [Korean] [Japanese]
• How to use e-resources
• Authentication System Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

[Kyoto University Library Network]
Posted: 2025/08/04

* 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

The Maruzen eBook Library (MeL) will undergo brief server maintenance.

You won’t lose access to MeL during this time, but you might briefly disconnect. If your connection drops, just log back in to continue using the service.

Date:

Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 Time: 18:00-18:30 (JST)