[Katsura Library & Libraries of Faculty of Engineering(Yoshida)]Library Service from April , 2021
In April 2021, the Katsura Library and Libraries of Faculty of Engineering(Yoshida) will expand their services as follows.
①Katsura Library
From Wednesday, April 7, 2021, we will extend the opening time to 19 o'clock.
The way of entering and leaving the library will be changed as follows.
■The way of entering and leaving the library after 17 o'clock
・Entering and leaving the library after 17 o'clock is possible only from the IC certification door
(next to the automatic door) on the second floor.
・Please do not forget to bring your "certified IC card (student card, staff card)" to enter and leave the library.
・【2nd floor automatic door】 and 【1st floor IC certification door】 are closed after 17 o'clock.
※If you have only the "Kyoto University Library Card (magnetic card)" or the "Facilities Use Card" issued on the Katsura Campus,
please visit the Katsura Library Web site.
https://www.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp/lib/en/katsura_library/yakan?set_language=en
②Libraries of Faculty of Engineering(Yoshida)
From Thursday, April 1, 2021, the service time for handing over materials via the Library of Architecture(Yoshida) will be extended to 【9 o'clock to 17 o'clock】.
For details, see the "Katsura Library and Libraries of Faculty of Engineering Website".
https://www.t.kyoto-u.ac.jp/lib/en/news/topics/20210331-en?set_language=en
Contact:
Katsura Library / Libraries of Faculty of Engineering
E-Mail: 090stosho[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
【Library Network】New post on our website: Open access / open science support : Open access to research results (papers and research data), bulletins, and rare materials
A new page to navigate to open access related pages on the Library Network site,
is now available.
This website, we provides information on support for open access, such as making the papers, works, and bulletins by researchers at Kyoto University open access, and sharing the research data as evidence of such research achievements by researchers at Kyoto University, and digitizing rare materials held by Kyoto University.
(日本語) 【図書館機構】2021年度図書館機構 新入生歓迎企画「京大図書館、はじめの一歩」
Maintenance: JDream III (Apr. 3)
Due to its system maintenance, JDream III will be out of service.
[Date]
■2021/04/03 Sat. 10:00-17:00
<Academic Support Division, Main Library>
[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive: New post on our website: How to make rare materials open access
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.
Following are the steps of digitizing rare materials for public use on the Internet.
・Preliminary checking
・Restoration of damage
・Digital photo-taking
・Compilation of metadata
・Release on the Internet (Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive)
・Free reuse of digital images
The new website page introduces the above-mentioned steps with photographs. We hope this will attract your interest.

[Law Library] Our Services of the Law Library after 5th, April 2021.
From April 5, 2021, the opening hours and services will be as follows.
Please note the following precautions when using the materials to prevent the spread of infection.
1. The opening hours of the library and study room (for undergraduate
students only) are as follows.
( For regular closed days, please check the opening schedule.)
Mon.-Fri.: 9: 00-20: 00
Saturday: 9: 00-17: 00
2. Limited reading seats are available.
Avoid long-term use, please be considerate of others when seated.
3. We accept reservations for outsiders from 9:00 to 16:00 on weekdays.
Not available to those without a reservation.
Maximum stay time is 2 hours.
①Those who have a book search permit in the library and those who are eligible for new issuance
Please let us know in advance the date and time of your visit
(Mon.-Fri. 10: 00-16: 00).
② Those who have a library card such as a graduate card
Please let us know in advance the date and time of your visit
(Mon.-Fri. 10: 00-16: 00).
③ Other general people
Please contact us in advance through the library of your university / institution or public library.
[Contact / Inquiries]
E-mail: lawlib_eturan@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Maintenance]Library Network Service (Online request and MyKULINE services on KULINE for mobilephone and KULINE Application) will be suspended between 8:00 and 13:00 on March 25th, 2021
Library Network Service (Online request and MyKULINE services on KULINE for mobilephone and KULINE Application) will suspend its service due to network maintenance between 8:00 and 13:00 on March 25th, 2021.
Thank you for your understanding.
[Kyoto University Library Network]
[Economics Library] Opening hours (after April 6)
From April 6th, 2021, Economics Library opens from 9:00 to 19:00 on weekdays and from 13:00 to 17:00 on Saturday.
— Opening Hours after April 6th, 2021 —
Monday to Friday: 9:00-19:00
Saturday: 13:00-17:00
*Sunday and Holiday: CLOSED
Please visit following website for details.
Preventive measures against COVID-19 (after June 1, 2020)
【Economics Library】 (2021.03.23)
[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]



