Kyoto University Library Network

The Kyoto University Library Network is hosting a Stamp Collecting.

Visit several libraries within Kyoto University, scan the posted QR codes with your smartphone, and collect stamps!
Depending on the number of stamps you collect, you can receive original library goods.

If you're curious about what a university library is like, please join us.
All KU members can participate.

For details on how to participate in the Stamp Collecting and the terms of use, please refer to the following website.

Event Website - Kyoto University Library Stamp Collecting -

https://stamprally.digital/kulib?sr=1674

Recommended Environment:
iPhone: iOS 13 or later + Safari (browser)
Android: Android 10 or later + Chrome (browser)
* Accessible only via smartphone.

Period

April 2 (Thu.) - 30 (Thu.), 2026

• Opening days and hours vary depending on libraries.
  Details: https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/pical (select the library from the dropdown)
• Redeem your reward at the desk at Main Library during the following times:
  Date:  April 6 (Mon.) - 30 (Thu.)
  Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Checkpoints

• Main Library (3 stamp points)
• Yoshida-South Library (2 stamp points)
• The Library of the Graduate School of Letters and Faculty of Letters
• Graduate School of Education and Faculty of Education Library
• Faculty of Law Library
• Library of Graduate School of Economics and Faculty of Economics
• The North Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
• The North Library Learning Commons
• The South Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
• The South Library Learning Commons
• Graduate School of Informatics Library
• Faculty of Science Common Library
• Graduate School / Faculty of Agriculture Library
• Medical Library
• Library of Human Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
• Library of Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Katsura Library (*)  (2 stamp points)
• Uji Library (*)
• Seto Marine Biological Laboratory Field Science Education and Research Center (*)

1) You can start the Stamp Collecting from any point.
2) Libraries with (*) are located outside of Yoshida Campus.

Contact Us

Kyoto University Library, User Support Division
E-mail: user-support-full660 [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Talk Event "Susumu Kitagawa × Zhuangzi" (project "What's Your 'Core Book'?)

Main Library will host a talk event with Professor Kitagawa as our guest speaker.

The theme of the event is "Core Books", that signifies the following:
- The books that shaped who you are today.
- The books that shaped your research.
- The books you want to talk about their appeal.

This is a valuable opportunity to hear about Professor Kitagawa's core book, Zhuangzi. We warmly invite you to attend.
The event will also feature a session between Professor Kitagawa and participants.

Details

• Date & time: April 21st (Tue), 2026 12:20 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. (35 minutes) 
• Main venue: Learning Commons, 1st floor, Main Library
• Satellite venue (streaming only):
  - Library Hall, 3rd floor, Main Library
  - Open Lab/Research Commons, 2nd floor, Katsura Library
• Speaker:
  - Susumu Kitagawa, Distinguished Professor of Institute for Advanced Study (profile)
  - Bunri Usami, Program-Specific Professor of Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability (M.C.) (profile)
• Subject: Kyoto University students (Faculty and staff may also participate.) *KU members only
• Language: Japanese
• Organizer: Main Library, Kyoto University
• Cooperation: Katsura Library, Kyoto University

How to participate

<< Main venue: Learning Commons, Main Library >>

• Tickets will be distributed from 8:30 a.m. on the day at the south entrance of the Learning Commons. (Limited to the first 50 attendees)
  Please present your Kyoto University ID or library card when picking up the ticket.
• Doors open at 11:30. Please present your admission ticket at the north entrance of the Learning Commons.
• Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis upon entry.
• If you lose your admission ticket, it will not be reissued.

<< Satellite venue: Library Hall, Main Library >>

• Seating capacity: 100, standing room available.
• No registration is required. Doors open at 11:30, so please feel free to enter.
• Should the venue reach full capacity, we may be unable to admit further guests.

<< Satellite venue: Katsura Library >>

• Seating capacity: Maximum 100 seats
• No registration is required. Doors open at 11:30, so please feel free to enter.

Contact

User Support Division, Kyoto University Library
E-mail: user-support-full660 [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp 

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