Kyoto University Library Network

Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive will suspend its service due to the system maintenance for about about 30 minutes from 11:00 am, August 12, 2025.
The service will be restored as soon as the maintenance work has been completed. Thank you for your understanding.

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

• Date: August 8th, 2025 (Thu)
• Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (JST, estimated)

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

[Repository Section, Main Library]
Posted: 2025-08-06

Prohibited use of electronic 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:

Violation of the licence agreements may result in the suspension of access to e-resources for the whole University. Please be aware that access may also be blocked on a per-user basis due to the authentication system.

Note on text and data mining and generative AI

• In some cases, special permission from the publisher or a separate agreement may be required to use electronic resources for text and data mining or for training generative AI. If you plan to use resources for such purposes, please contact "Question about E-Journals/Databases" in advance.
• Please note that uploading electronic resource content to cloud-based services, such as generative AI, machine translation, etc., may constitute a breach of contract and copyright infringement.

Automatic Download Features of Reference Management Tools and Browser Preloading Functions

Recently, there have been cases of unintentional mass downloading/mass access caused by the automatic download function of literature management software/plug-ins or the link preview function of web browsers.

These functions repeatedly access links within a page in the background. As a result, the user may be unaware that he or she is causing a mass download/access. Please do not use these functions as they may induce a malfunction of the e-journal/database authentication system.

For information about settings in each literature management software and web browser,
[Attention!] Regarding Bulk Access to Electronic Resources Due to Automatic Download Features of Reference Management Tools and Browser Preloading Functions

Flyers

• Electronic Journal "Excessive Access" Recent Case: It happens without any intention!!（PDF）[Flier]

Related Pages

• E-Journals & E-Books List
• Flyer: E-Journals : Access and Use Restrictions (PDF) [English] [Chinese] [Korean] [Japanese]
• How to use e-resources
• Authentication System Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

[Kyoto University Library Network]
Posted: 2025/08/04

Due to the server maintenance, Library Network Service will temporarily stop on August 14. Sorry for inconvenience.

■ Downtime : August 14, 2025, 9:00-13:00 (tentative)
■ Services not available : KULINE, MyKULINE, Online Services(Book Renewal, Reservations, Requests of Interlibrary Loans, automatic check-out machine, etc.)

※Upon completion of the update, services will restart.
※E-journals, Databases, "Kyoto University Research Information Repository(KURENAI)", "Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive" and Library Homepage will be available as usual.

The Kyoto University Library Network is hosting a Stamp Collecting during the Kyoto University Open Campus 2025 (August 7-8, 2025). 

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 wallpapers and goods.

If you're curious about where university students study or what a university library is like, please join us.
Anyone can participate. (Including KU members)

Event Website - Kyoto University Library Stamp Collecting -

https://stamprally.digital/kulib

Recommended Environment:
iPhone: iOS 13 or later + Safari (browser)
Android: Android 10 or later + Chrome (browser)

Period

August 7 (Thu.) - 8 (Fri.), 2025
* Redeem your reward at the desk at Main Library between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm.

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
• The North Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
• The South Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
• Graduate School of Informatics Library
• Faculty of Science Common Library
• Mathematical Library, Graduate School / Faculty of Science
• Graduate School / Faculty of Agriculture Library
• Medical Library
• Library of Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

* You can start the Stamp Collecting from any point.

Notes

• For details on how to participate in the Stamp Collecting and the terms of use, please refer to the above website.
• We ask for your cooperation in answering a questionnaire regarding your age, gender, and place of residence when you participate.

Contact Us

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