[Library Network] About user support during holidays 2022/04/29 - 2022/05/05
Library online services and E-journals, Databases is available during holidays: 2022/04/29 - 2022/05/05 except for maintenance.
We are sorry that it takes much longer than the normal term.
Please contact from here: Contact Form
Kyoto University E-journals/Databases Plug-in System FAQ (ECS-ID/SPS-ID required)
https://ninsho-log4.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/plugin/plugin_faq_en.pdf
[Kyoto University Library Electronic Resources Section.]
[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive: A reverse side of Chronicle of the Kamakura Period have been newly released
Additional images 46-56 are now available. (2022/4/25)
Kamakura Nendaiki (鎌倉年代記) is a chronicle of the Kamakura Period. It was formerly owned by the Mibu family and now in the possession of the Main Library.
The front side of the folded book is already available on Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive, and now the reverse side has been digitized and released.
On the front page, each vertical column corresponds to a year, with a summary of the major figures’ appointments and biographies.
The reverse side contains the events of the year corresponding to the front side, and also includes many records not founded in other historical documents.

LEFT Reverse side: Gentoku 2-3 (1330-1331)
RIGHT Front side: Around Gentoku 2 (1330)
As of April 25, 2022, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 1,872,223 images of 23,250 titles.
【New Database Available】Le Monde (1944-2000)・Newsweek Archive (1933-2012) ・"Diamond Weekly" (1913-2019)・"Economist" (1960s-2020)
The following Database are available.
- ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Le Monde
This database offers digital access the full run of "Le Monde", from its launch in 1944 to 2000.
Available: 1944 to 2000 - The Newsweek Archive
"The Newsweek Archive" offers digital access the full run of the US edition of "Newsweek", from its launch in 1933 to 2012.
Available: 1933 to 2012 - "Diamond Weekly" Digital Archives
This is a digital archive of the business magazine "Diamond Weekly" published by DIAMOND, Inc..
Available: 1913 to 2019 - "Economist" Digital Archives
This is a digital archive of the business magazine "Economist" published by Mainichi Newspapers Co..
Available: 1960s to 2020
For more information:
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/erdb/13501?lang=en
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[Database] "Dai Kanwa Jiten" on JapanKnowledge is available
"Dai Kanwa Jiten" on JapanKnowledge is available.
Details:
Dai Kanwa Jiten (Great Chinese-Japanese Character Dictionary)
https://japanknowledge.com/en/contents/daikanwa/
Access:
- JapanKnowledge - Basic Search
https://japanknowledge.com/lib/en/search/basic/ - Dai Kanwa Jiten - Advanced Search
https://japanknowledge.com/lib/en/search/daikanwa/
After the using:
- Concurrent Users :10
- After the using, please click the Logout button at the top right corner of the page.
[Library Network]
[Main Library][Yoshida South Library] 2022 April Event for Freshers in Main Library & Yoshida South Library

Kyoto University have 40 libraries. There are some events for freshers in Main Library & Yoshida South Library. We are waiting for your coming to the Kyoto University Library!
Event List
- Main Library
- Your First Book in Kyoto University Library
- Twitter: Short video for freshers
- Yoshida South Library
- Yoshida-South Library(YSL) Virtual Tour
- Interview with a senior students
Main Library

Let' join the event!
Your First Book in Kyoto University Library
APRIL 6th – JUNE 30th, 2022
FOR FRESHERS OF KU & ALL STUDENT / STAFF
Please submit the title of your first book in Kyoto University Library and your comment from the form. Let's get the present!
For detail: Seethe poster.
Twitter: Short video for freshers
Everyday in April, we will post the short video for library guidance. Follow our Twitter @kumainlib!
Contact
User Support Section, Main Library, Kyoto University
Email:ref660(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Yoshida-South Library offers the following two types of content.
[YouTube: Yoshida-South Library(YSL) Virtual Tour]
You can explore what YSL is online.
Watch a video of the tour and take a quiz!
Event dates: April 5th - May 31st
The tour can be accessed via our YouTube channel during the period.
You can access the quiz from the description of the video.
Those who answer all questions correctly will receive an original tote bag (first 50 people only).
Yoshida-South Library(YSL) Virtual Tour
[YouTube: 'Interview with a senior students']
They talk about the books recommended by the Yoshida-South Library and how they use the library in their research and studies.
The video is for new students and upper-class students about to start their research.
It is also recommended for all postgraduate students.
Interview with a senior students
Contact:
Yoshida-South Library
Tell: 075-753-6525 Email: a30yslib(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp