[Library Network] [KURENAI Deposit System] New Function Release: researchmap Registration and FundInfo Autofilling
1. Overview
We updated the KURENAI Deposit System, adding the "researchmap Registration" and "Funding Information Autofilling" fundtions.
(You can log in to the KURENAI Deposit System using your SPS-ID.)
2. researchmap Registration
On the "Paper" registration screen, by selecting "Register also on Activity Database on Education and Research, Kyoto University ( = researchmap)", you can now register with researchmap at the same time as registering with KURENAI.
How to Use
*This option is displayed only if you have a researchmap ID (rm_id).
3. Funding Information Autofilling
On the registration screens for "Papers," "Research Data," and "Other Research Outputs," entering your Research project number of KAKEN and clicking the "Autofill Funding Info" button will now automatically populate fields such as "Funding organisation," "Research project URI," and "Title of research project".
How to Use
For detailed instructions, please refer to the "How to Use the KURENAI Deposit System".
[Contact]
Repository Section, Main Library
repository@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Maintenance] "SHIN MAP" Access Temporarily Suspended (April 13th, 1:00 AM–5:00 AM)
Due to maintenance, during the following time period,
the "SHIN MAP" may experience instability or be temporarily unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Date and Time: Monday, April 13th, 2026, 1:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.
During this period, please refer to the PDF version of the Kyoto University Libraries Map.
[Library Network]
Posted: 2026-04-08
[Library Network] Configuration Changes to Address Access Load on KULINE and Notes for Use
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by KULINE being unavailable or difficult to access due to concentrated traffic from Friday, March 6, to Tuesday, March 31.
To ensure stable service provision, we have implemented a configuration change to alleviate access load.
Details and Impact of the Configuration Change
This change now requires a referrer or a Cookie to access the following screens
- Item details
- Author's details
- V-Shelf
Consequently, if you directly input the URL for the screens listed above into your browser, an error may occur, and the page may not be displayed.
How to Address Errors
If an error occurs, please use one of the following methods to access the page.
- Access the target page by navigating from the KULINE top page.
- Access a KULINE page once beforehand using the same browser.
- (For the Item Details screen) Use the URL or QR code displayed under "Link on this page" in the left-hand menu.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding and cooperation.
[KULINE Service Section, Library Network]
kuline (at) mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Related News
[Library Network] System Issue with KULINE
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1407511
[Library Network] Kyoto University Library Stamp Collecting in welcome event 2026 (Apr. 2-30)
The Kyoto University Library Network is hosting a Stamp Collecting.
Visit several libraries within Kyoto University, scan the posted QR codes with your smartphone, and collect stamps!
Depending on the number of stamps you collect, you can receive original library goods.
If you're curious about what a university library is like, please join us.
All KU members can participate.
For details on how to participate in the Stamp Collecting and the terms of use, please refer to the following website.
Event Website - Kyoto University Library Stamp Collecting -
https://stamprally.digital/kulib?sr=1674
Recommended Environment:
iPhone: iOS 13 or later + Safari (browser)
Android: Android 10 or later + Chrome (browser)
* Accessible only via smartphone.
Period
April 2 (Thu.) - 30 (Thu.), 2026
- Opening days and hours vary depending on libraries.
Details: https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/pical (select the library from the dropdown) - Redeem your reward at the desk at Main Library during the following times:
Date: April 6 (Mon.) - 30 (Thu.)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Checkpoints
- Main Library (3 stamp points)
- Yoshida-South Library (2 stamp points)
- The Library of the Graduate School of Letters and Faculty of Letters
- Graduate School of Education and Faculty of Education Library
- Faculty of Law Library
- Library of Graduate School of Economics and Faculty of Economics
- The North Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
- The North Library Learning Commons
- The South Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
- The South Library Learning Commons
- Graduate School of Informatics Library
- Faculty of Science Common Library
- Graduate School / Faculty of Agriculture Library
- Medical Library
- Library of Human Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
- Library of Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Katsura Library (*) (2 stamp points)
- Uji Library (*)
- Seto Marine Biological Laboratory Field Science Education and Research Center (*)
1) You can start the Stamp Collecting from any point.
2) Libraries with (*) are located outside of Yoshida Campus.
Contact Us
Kyoto University Library, User Support Division
E-mail: user-support-full660 [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Solved] KinoDen Unavailable via Authentication System
The issue has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience. (April 1, 2026)
We are currently experiencing an issue that prevents access to KinoDen (Kinokuniya's e-book platform) via E-Journal and Database Authentication System.
If you need immediate access, please use the on-campus network or VPN to connect directly.
Our service provider is working to resolve the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.