Kyoto University Library Network

We are currently experiencing an issue where an error screen is displayed and access is unavailable when attempting to access journals on GeoScienceWorld via the E-Journal & Database Authentication System.
We apologize for the inconvenience. The provider is currently working to resolve the issue, so please wait until access is restored.

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]

KURENAI Deposit System will be temporarily unavailable for maintenance during the following time:

• Date: October 28th, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (JST, estimated)

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

If you wish to register for KURENAI during the suspension period, please contact us using the following procedure.

1. If there are co-authors, please obtain permission from all co-authors in advance to register with KURENAI.
   Reference: Email template for obtaining co-author consent (Word file) *Please edit as needed.
2. Please refer to the Copyright Transfer Agreement and check whether the publisher permits self-archiving in the author's institutional repository. If you are uncertain of the publisher policy, please contact us.
3. Please send us two documents listed below;
   [1] Kyoto University Research Information Repository Registration Form (Word file)
   [For current faculty members] [Japanese] [English]
   *Please fill in the information and send this form via intra-campus mail or the Kyoto University e-mail (kyoto-u.ac.jp).
   　　*Students are required to include their faculty research supervisor's e-mail addresses with the Kyoto University's domain name in CC.
   [To those who are not currently affiliated with Kyoto University] [Japanese] [English]
   *Please fill in the information, stamp it, and send it via e-mail (please attach scanned data of the registration form).
   [2] Data files of article (main text, figure, and tables) (Please attach the file to an e-mail)

[Repository Section, Main Library]
Posted: 2026-10-27

An exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kyoto University Research Information Repository "KURENAI" will be held at the Main Library, Library, Yoshida-South and Katsura  Library.

Coinciding with International Open Access Week (October 19–25, 2026), materials highlighting open access initiatives will be on display.
In addition, a "Keyword Quest" will be hosted at the Main Library venue and on the special website. We look forward to your visit!

[Yoshida-South  Library & Katsura Library Venues]
Dates:
Monday, October 19 – Friday, November 13, 2026 (during library opening hours)
Locations:
Yoshida-South Library: 1st Floor Entrance Hall (Closed on Oct 28)
Katsura Library: 1st Floor Lounge (Closed on Oct 30)

[caption id="attachment_1410201" align="alignnone" width="300"] Yoshida-South Library[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1410200" align="alignnone" width="300"] Katsura Library[/caption]

[Main Library Venue] ★Keyword Quest★
Dates:
Monday, October 26 – Monday, November 30, 2026 (during library opening hours)
Location:
Main Library, 1st Floor Learning Commons

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="300"] Main Library[/caption]

During the exhibition period, each library will also host seminars and individual consultation sessions on Open Access.
Click here for more information: Open Access Caravan

[Related Websites]
KURENAI 20th Anniversary Special Site
International Open Access Week (2026 Theme: "The Cost of Knowledge")

[Related News]
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1410079
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1410127

[Main Library]  repository [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Yoshida-South Library]　 a30yslib[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Katsura Library]　090stosho[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Posted: 2026-10-19
Updated 2026-10-26

The issue has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience.　（October 26, 2026）

Please be advised that emergency maintenance will be performed on "JapanKnowledge Lib" during the period below.
The service will be unavailable during the maintenance window.

■ Maintenance Schedule
Monday, October 26, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00 (JST)
*End time is tentative and subject to change depending on progress.

We will notify you as soon as the service has been restored.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]

We will be holding an online workshop on Web of Science and Journal Citation Reports.

Date and Time: Friday, December 1, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:55 PM
Venue: Online (Zoom)
Target Audience: Kyoto University members
Language: Japanese

For more details, please visit the Japanese-language page.

"Rika Nenhyo Premium" is currently unavailable due to security maintenance.

We will inform you as soon as the service resumes.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience until the service is restored.

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]

Due to security maintenance, certain features and content within Ichushi-Web are currently temporarily unavailable.

■ Unavailable Services
Direct Export feature on Ichushi-Web
Ichushi-Web DDS

We will provide a further update as soon as service is restored.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this.

The issue has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience.　（October 27, 2026）

Due to ongoing security maintenance, select features and content on Maruzen eBook Library are currently unavailable.

■ Unavailable Services
Reflowable EPUB content (mobile view and text-to-speech features)
Audio and video content
Audiobooks

■ Available Services
PDF content (available as usual)

We will issue another notice as soon as service is restored.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Electronic Resources Team, University Library

The issue has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience.　（October 22, 2026）

" Kanagawa Newspaper Web Microfilm" is currently unavailable due to security maintenance.

We will announce as soon as the service has been restored.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience until the service resumes.

[E-Resources team, Kyoto University Main Library]