Kyoto University Library Network

From October 1 (Thu.), 2026, the Engineering North Library, Engineering South Library, and Learning Commons will restructure their services.
The key changes associated with this restructuring are as follows:

 

• Library services on Yoshida Campus will be consolidated into the Engineering South Library.
• Materials currently held in the North Library will be transferred to the South Library. The North Library will be permanently closed.
• Opening hours for both the Engineering North and South Learning Commons will be extended to provide improved study spaces for students (Weekdays 8:00 am-6:30 pm).
• The South Library will update opening hours (Weekdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm). 

We sincerely apologize for the short notice regarding these adjustments and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
We remain committed to continuously enhancing our services for all students and faculty members studying and conducting research at Yoshida Campus.

For more details, please see our website below.  

Katsura Library｜Engineering Libraries Website
[Engineering Library & Learning Commons] Our Services and Operations from October 2026 Onward
https://www.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp/lib/en/news-events/news/20260915

Play a game using the dictionary! "Fictionary" 

 Join us for a fun dictionary-based word game! We're hosting a "Fictionary -Tahoiya-" gathering at Yoshida-South Library. 

[Date & Time] Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 15:30–17:00

[Location] Yoshida-South Library, Library-Commons West (1st Floor)

[Application Form] https://forms.gle/LR3xvEVVjtHtNnnt7 (Application Deadline: Monday, September 28, 17:00) *Exclusive to Kyoto University members

Rules of "Fictionary-Tahoiya-"

1. The "Dealer" picks an obscure word from the dictionary that no one seems to know and writes it down.

2. The "Players" write down plausible-sounding fake definitions that look like they belong in a dictionary.

3. The "Dealer" reads all the gathered definitions aloud, and the "Players" try to guess which one is the real definition.

4. You score points and have fun by guessing correctly or tricking others with your fake definition!

[Contact]
Yoshida-South Library
TEL: 075-753-6525,6524
a30yslib(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
※Please convert (at) to @

The Graduate School of Letters of Kyoto University and the Kyoto University Museum have been carrying out the restoration and digitization of an important cultural property Dainihonshi hensan kiroku held by the Graduate School of Letters since academic year 2017. 276 images of the restored volumes 68-73 are now available in Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive.

 

▼Important Cultural Property - Dainihonshi hensan kiroku (G.S. Letters)

 

Dainihonshi hensan kiroku (大日本史編纂記録) is a collection of more than 6,000 letters (copies) exchanged between Shokokan (彰考館; Mito Domain’s office for history compilation) in Mito (currently in Ibaraki Prefecture) and Edo (currently Tokyo) and their Kyoto office regarding the compilation of Dainihonshi by Tokugawa Mitsukuni (徳川光圀; 1628-1701). A total of 42,810 people and organizations and 15,159 historical records and literature works are mentioned in the letters and the content covers a wide range of aspects of the time, such as history, literature, Confucianism and Japanese classical literature, as well as the publishing culture during the Genroku Period, which makes this rare material a first-class historical record.

 

Therefore, a restoration project was launched in academic year 2017 funded by the Sumitomo Foundation (2017-2025), and also by government (2021-2023). The Graduate School of Letters has also set up Kyoto University Fund for the restoration of its library collection and the Kyoto University Museum acquired the university's special budget for this project in 2018.

 

As of September 15, 2026, the Digital Archive provides 2,303,213 images of 27,621 titles.

The access issue has now been resolved.
We sincerely apologize for the prolonged inconvenience this has caused.

Please note that the exact root cause has not yet been fully identified, and access may become temporarily unstable in the future.
Should you experience any further issues, we kindly ask you to follow the steps provided below.

---

As of 1:00 PM on September 13, KULINE is currently inaccessible.
We are currently investigating the cause of the issue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience until service is restored.

As an alternative, You can use CiNii Books to search for books and journals.
For details, please refer to "How to search books and periodicals held in the KU Libraries when KULINE is out of service".

If you would like to renew your books loans or reserve facilities urgently, please contact the library by email.
The Kyoto University Library Network >List of KU libraries: https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/newdb?lang=en

We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience.

[Library System Section, Main Library] 

When Did AI Become an Environmental Issue?
　— Exploring 40 Years of Technological History through The New York Times × ProQuest

ProQuest is a comprehensive database that allows you to search for and view academic journal articles, newspaper articles, dissertations, and more from around the world.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to search news articles across a long time span by building search queries using various operators.
Using articles from The New York Times, we will trace the development of AI over approximately 40 years and examine
how it has evolved from a technology that imitates the human brain into a form of social infrastructure accompanied by environmental concerns.
Participants will also learn key approaches and basic operations for ongoing topic-based research using ProQuest search functions,
while paying attention to how terminology changes over time.

■ Date and Time
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 17:00–18:00 Japanese session
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 17:00–18:00 English session
*We will share the recording later.

■ Format
Online (Webex)

■ How to Participate
Advance registration required. (Until noon on the day)
Registration form for the English session
https://clarivatesupport.webex.com/weblink/register/r4acf4dc1ba6fd3da232645e3d7e970f0

■ Main Topics
・Various entry points to academic information and the features of ProQuest
・Basic search techniques using AND, OR, and NOT
・Hands-on search practice using The New York Times
・Understanding the evolution of AI from a long-term perspective
・How to select articles and use them in reports and academic papers

■ Instructor: Saori Tanaka, Customer Success Manager, Clarivate

■ Target Audience: Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff at Kyoto University

■Route Map level: [2]Obtain information accurately【Advanced】, [3]Evaluate, organize, and manage information【Advanced】
（ref. Route Map to Becoming KU Libraries' Ultimate Power User）

■Organizer: Kyoto University Library Network
■Contact: KU Main Library　MAIL: ref660[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

We look forward to your participation.