Kyoto University Library Network

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

 Poster

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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Topographical Maps Support Weeks

 Poster

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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(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

The Library of the Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, had been closed since June 15 due to a reconfiguration of the room layout;

However, as the work has been completed, the library will reopen on Tuesday, June 30.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused during the closure.

166 titles including Daiso-bon Collection and Kawai Collection in Main Library have been released.

近江國名所圖會

梅若丸一代記

朝野記聞

As of June 25, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 2,302,937 images of 27,621 titles.

The issue has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience. (June 25, 2026)

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties accessing EBSCO services.
The provider is actively working on resolving the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.

Affected Services
・Databases on EBSCOhost(URL: https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/erdb?c=erdb_alpha_e)
　　Key examples: Academic Search Ultimate, American Antiquarian Society (AAS) Historical Periodicals Collection, Architectural Digest Archive, etc.

・EBSCO Open Dissertations

[NOTE]
You can also check the current system status on the following page:
https://about.ebsco.com/ja-jp/service-distruption-announcements

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]

Please be advised that WorldCat Discovery, provided by OCLC, will undergo scheduled service maintenance during the period listed below.

Scheduled Date & Time: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, around 10:00 AM - 13:25 PM (Approx. 3 hours and 25 minutes)
Affected Service: WorldCat Discovery

During this time, there may be connection problems with the above services.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during the maintenance window and greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Information regarding scheduled maintenance and system outages is also available on the OCLC System Status Dashboard, which is updated in real-time 24 hours a day.

https://oclc.service-now.com/status

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]

KURENAI will be temporarily unavailable for maintenance during the following time:

• Date: June 24th, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM (JST, estimated)

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

[Repository Section, Main Library]
Posted: 2026-06-22

“Wakatte-iitomo! (わかっていいとも！)” is a talk event where students from humanities and sciences pair up to explain their research.

Participants will act as Speaker and Mentor:
- Speaker: explain their research
- Mentor: liven up the discussion with questions and reactions

The speaker and mentor will discuss in front of the audience, bridging the gap between humanities and sciences.
They are supposed to discuss without using a presentation slide or whiteboard.
The point is devising a plan to explain their research clearly.

This event will be held from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26!
No reservation is required to attend as an audience. We'll be waiting for you at Learning Commons, Main Library !

• Date: June 22 (Mon) - 26 (Fri), 2026
• Hour: 0:40 pm - 1:00 pm
• Venue: Learning Commons (Southeast area), 1st floor, Main Library
• Time Schedule:
  - presentation by the speaker: 1 minute
  - discussion with a mentor: 5 minutes
  - Q&A session from the audience: 10minutes
• Language: Japanese

Program

• June 22 (Mon) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Letters 
  - Theme: Chinese Philosophy
  - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
• June 23 (Tue) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Economics
  - Theme: Economics
  - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Letters 
• June 24 (Wed) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Master Student, Graduate School of Informatics
  - Theme: Intelligence Science and Technology
  - Mentor: Master Student, Graduate School of Letters 
• June 25 (Thu) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Science
  - Theme: Physical Chemistry
  - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
• June 26 (Fri) 12:40-13:00
  - Speaker: Master Student, Graduate School of Letters 
  - Theme: Philosophy
  - Mentor: Master Student, Graduate School of Science

Organizer

• Promoter: Bunri Usami (Program-Specific Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability), Hideharu Numata (Professor Emeritus)
• Organizer: Kyoto University Library
• Co-host: Hyakumanben-Dangi (百万遍談議) staff, Office of Research Acceleration

Contact

User Support Division, Kyoto University Library
E-Mail: user-support-full660 [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp