[Maintenance]Project Euclid (May. 13)
Due to system maintenance, the following services will be temporarily unavailable.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Period:from 8 to 10 am. on May 13, 2022 (JST)
Services to be affected: Project Euclid site https://projecteuclid.org
[Main Library Academic Support Section]
【eBook】Maruzen eBook Library User's Guide and Notes
Maruzen eBook Library download service has resumed.
Please read the following User's Guide and Notes before using the Maruzen eBook Library.
*Violation of the terms of use may result in restrictions on the use of the entire Kyoto University.
■User's Guide & Notes■
The following actions are prohibited.
- Downloading more than the maximum number of pages displayed on the "Print/Save" screen.
- Downloading more than the maximum number of pages in a single title by multiple persons jointly.
- Using downloaded files for purposes other than the downloader's own research or study.
- Sharing downloaded files within a laboratory, company, seminar, group, etc., or transferring, distributing, or redistributing them to a third party.
- Reproducing or modifying the file in other media without the permission of the copyright holder.
For more information: https://elib.maruzen.co.jp/app/eguide/mel_manual.pdf (Japanese)
For background information, please refer to the following news.
[Trouble] Maruzen eBook Library download services temporarily unavailable (4/5-4/27)
Posted: May 2, 2022
Updates: May 20, 2022
(日本語) 【図書館機構】オープンアクセス推進事業成果報告会(3/10)のスライド資料と録画を公開しました
[Library Network] Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for E-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:
- Systematic and programmatic download
- Usage beyond the private purpose
- Reproducing and distributing
Violation of the licence agreements may result in the suspension of access to e-resources for the whole University.
There have been frequent recent occurrences of users unintentionally downloading or accessing large volumes of data using pre-read browser functions. Pre-read browser functions continually access links within pages in the background while pages are being viewed. As a result of this, large volume data downloads or large volume access of which the user is unaware may occur, even if the user intends to use electronic journals in the standard way. We request your cooperation in disabling these functions by making the below changes to your browser settings.
Flier
- Electronic Journal "Excessive Access" Recent Case: It happens without any intention!!(PDF)[Flier]
Ref.
- E-Journals & E-Books List
- Flier: E-Journals : Access and Use Restrictions (PDF) [English] [Chinese] [Korean] [Japanese]
- How to use e-resources
- Plug-in system FAQ(ECS-ID/SPS-ID required)
- Warning: Large volume access using pre-read browser functions
[Kyoto University Library Network]
【Faculty of Engineering Libraries in Yoshida】The North/South Library Learning Commons are open!! (5/2-)
North/South Library Learning Commons are open from Monday, May 2, 2022. Learning Commons is a space for self-study, group study and discussion. KU users can use them freely.
- Name/Location
The North Library Learning Commons
4th floor, Faculty of Engineering Bldg. No 3 (Lecture Hall) [map]
The South Library Learning Commons
5th floor, Faculty of Engineering Integrated Research Bldg. [map]
- Available time
Weekdays (Mon.-Fri) 9:00 - 17:00. (When the North/South Library closed, Learning Commons not available)
Library Calendar: North Library | South Library
- Available to
Only Kyoto University members (Visitors not available)
- More information
https://www.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp/lib/en/yoshida_libraries/learning-commons
[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.]
[Main Library] Taking long time to get ILL materials (photocopy, book) during Apr. 29-May 5.
If you make ILL material request (photocopy, loan) between Apr.28 and May 5, we will process sequentially from May 6.
We are sorry that it takes much longer than the normal term.
[User Support Section, Kyoto University Library]
[Trouble] Maruzen eBook Library download services temporarily unavailable (4/5-4/27)
The Maruzen eBook Library download services are temporarily unavailable at all institutions, including Kyoto University.
We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Period : April 5, 2022 - May 9, 2022 (tentative) April 27, 19:00
Browsing services will remain available.
For more information:https://elib.maruzen.co.jp/app/eguide/announcement_220405.pdf (Japanese)
【eBook】Maruzen eBook Library User's Guide and Notes
Posted: April 5, 2022
Updates: April 21, 2022
Updates: May 2, 2022
[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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