[Kyoto University Library Network] Would you become a contributor to our digitization projects? - "Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive Fund" set up

 On 2018-07-02 (4911 reads)

In order to accelerate the digitization of our rare collections, Kyoto University Library Network has set up "Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive Fund".

Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive Fund

It is one of Kyoto University Library Network's missions to securely preserve the rare book and manuscript collections Kyoto University holds and provide them for the use of researchers, in order to support academic research and contribute to society. As a means to share the information described in these rare materials more widely, Library Network has been digitizing them and making the data available on the internet. You may have seen some of the images, for example, on a history textbook at school or on a tourist brochure when sightseeing.

Many rare materials have become fragile through a long period of time and not everybody can take them in their hand as they want. However, if these rare materials are digitized and open to the public on the internet, we can learn the wisdom of our ancestors described there even at home. Still, many rare materials are waiting to be digitized, because the digitization process requires so much care and cost to restore the damaged part of the rare materials and to take digital photos of them with the utmost care for their physical conditions.

This fund will support the digitization of the rare materials Kyoto University holds and open access to the digitized data in "Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive". The digitized data, as a common property of society, is freely reusable for your creative activities. We hope to contribute to the promotion of academic research and the development of education and culture by digitizing the rare materials handed down to our generation and making them available to the world, while preserving the original materials for future generations.

Your kind understanding and support would be greatly appreciated.

Please refer to this site for detail.
 

 

[Maintenance]RefWorks (July 1)

 On 2018-06-28 (2988 reads)

Due to network system maintenance, RefWorks will be unavailable during the following period. 
We appreciate your support and patience.

Date: Sunday, July 1, 2018 Time: 08:00-10:00 (JST)

Users will not be able to: 
 - RefWorks
 - Write-N-Cite
 - Write-N-Cite for Google Docs (RefWorks Google Docs)
 - RefWorks Citation Manager

[Main Library Academic Support Section]

 

[Library Network] Warning: Large volume access using pre-read browser functions

 On 2018-06-21 (10674 reads)

*For the latest information, see
[Attention!] Regarding Bulk Access to Electronic Resources Due to Automatic Download Features of Reference Management Tools and Browser Preloading Functions
(2024/07/26)


Accessing large volumes of data over short periods of time during use of electronic journals, e-books, databases may be regarded as a breach of contract and thus result in suspension of access to such services for Kyoto University as a whole by their providers.
ref: Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for E-Resources

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. Be aware that there have been many reports of this happening with Microsoft Edge in particular.

  • Microsoft Edge
    • Open Settings > Advanced Settings
    • Set "Use page prediction to speed up browsing and improve reading view" to off.
  • Internet Explorer 11
    • Open Internet Options > Advanced tab
    • Under "Browsing" uncheck the box "Load sites and content in the background to optimize performance"
  • Google Chrome
    • Open Settings > Show Advanced settings
    • Set "Use a prediction service to load pages more quickly" to off.
  • FireFox
    • Type “about:config” in the URL bar and press Enter.
    • If the “This might void your warranty” warning is displayed, click "I’ll be careful I promise"
    • On the configuration screen double-click "network.prefetch-next" and set to "false."
  • Safari (Mac)
    • Open “Preferences” from the Safari menu bar
    • On the “Search” tab uncheck “Preload Top Hit in the Background”

Electronic Resources Team:
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/14106

[Library Network]

 

[Institute for Research in Humanities] Taiwan Lectures on Chinese Studies: 6/26 (TUE)

 On 2018-06-11 (3480 reads)

The Digital Humanities in Taiwan: Past, Present and Future

Speaker : Prof. Ping-tsu Chu
(Department of Chinese Language and Literature, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan ROC)

Time : June 26 (TUE), 10:00-12:00

Venue : Conference Hall, Branch Building, Institute for Reseach in Humanities, Kyoto University

Cosponsors :

  • Taiwan (ROC) : National Central Library Center for Chinese Studies
  • Japan : Kyoto University

http://www.zinbun.kyoto-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Tawian_Lectures_on_Chinese_Studies-2018_Japan.pdf

 

[Postponement][Maintenance]Library Network Service (KULINE etc.) will be suspended from 9:00 a.m. June 18 to 9:00 a.m. June 19

 On 2018-06-07 (4083 reads)

2018/06/18 Maintenance was postponed. You can use KULINE as usual.

Due to system maintenance, Library Network Service will be suspended as follows.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Period : from 9:00 a.m. June 18 to 9:00 a.m. June 19, 2018
(until the completion of the maintenance work)

Services to be affected :

"KULINE"
KUSearch(*1)
Discovery
RareBooks
OtherUniv
CrossSearch for Kyoto University holdings only
Online request
MyKULINE
 

[Main Library] Available: Reference Book for Kyoto University ELP

 On 2018-06-07 (3559 reads)

Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語.

 

(日本語) 【図書館機構講習会】研究成果発信のためのWeb of Science 活⽤セミナー

 On 2018-06-04 (5368 reads)

Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語.

 

Trial Access to the "Maruzen eBook Library" (1 Apr - 31 May 2018) [Expired]

 On 2018-06-04 (8351 reads)

The trial access period expired at the end of last month.(2018/06/04)

Kyoto University Libraries have a trial access to the eBooks available on "Maruzen eBook Library".

Maruzen eBook Library contains more than 40,000 titles of Japanese eBook titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter.

Period

  • The trial access will be available only "1 Apr. - 31 May 2018"

Contents

  • More than 40,000 titles of Japanese eBooks

URL

  • Maruzen eBook Library
    https://elib.maruzen.co.jp/

Access

  1. Only from university computers network
  2. Search by the specific title of a ebook or Browse.
  3. Click「試読」button.
  4. Click【閲覧終了】button.

Attention

  • On trial access, you cannot print, download eBooks.

[Electronic Resources Section, Main Library]

 

[Library Network] Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for E-Resources

 On 2018-06-01 (6209 reads)

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.

Ref.

[Kyoto University Library Network]

 

Solved:[Trouble]KULINE

 On 2018-05-31 (3436 reads)

2018/05/31 14:50 Solved.

2018/05/31 8:30　KULINE is not available now for trouble. Sorry for inconvenience.

See also "How to search books and periodicals held in the KU Libraries when KULINE is not available".

[Academic Support Section]