Kyoto University Library Network

Kyoto University Library Network, Main Library, Yoshida-South Library and Law Library web site etc.(on "kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp") will suspend its service due to the system maintenance for about 1 hour from 12:00 PM, July 16th, 2026.

The service will be restored as soon as the maintenance work has been completed.

Thank you for your understanding.

Main Library set July 9 (Thu.) to August 5 (Wed.), 2026 as the preparation period for the examination and will provide special services as follows.

1. 3F Library Hall is available as a study room

Hours are as follows:

• Weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00 a.m. - 30 minutes before the closing time

2. Extension of hours on weekends and holiday (July 18-20, 25-26)

The library will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the following days.

• 7/18 (Sat.)
• 7/19 (Sun.)
• 7/20 (Mon.)
• 7/25 (Sat.)
• 7/26 (Sun.)

For details, please check the Main Library's hours.

3. For non-KU users (including graduates)

Please refrain from entering the library because it is crowded with KU students for the period.
Thank you for your cooperation.

* For service during regular period, please refer to the "Guide for non-KU users" on the Kyoto University Library website.

Main Library and Yoshida-South Library will hold the long term loan for summer holiday.
* Journals are not included.

 Periods

Main Library

• Open-shelf books: July 23 (Thu.) - September 21 (Mon.), 2026
• Stack room books: July 6 (Mon.) - September 4 (Fri.), 2026
  

Yoshida-South Library

• Books: July 23 (Thu.) - September 5 (Sat.), 2026
  * Faculty and Staff: Open-shelf only

 Due date

October 6 (Tue.), 2026

 Note

You are able to renew books were borrowed by long term loan for summer holiday after the periods.

(updated June 27th at 9:30)

On June 27 (Sat), Main Library and Study Room 24 will open as usual at 10:00 am.
However, depending on future circumstances, opening hours may be reduced. Please continue to keep an eye on weather forecasts and public transport service updates.

References

• Kyoto University Library > Service > Weather Emergency Preparedness Policy
  https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/mainlib/en/service/cyclone
• Japan Meteorological Agency Home > Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information
  • Tropical Cyclone Information: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=typhoon&lang=en
  • Weather Warnings/Advisories: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en

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(updated June 26th at 10:40)

Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 7 and 8, Main Library and Study Room 24 may be temporarily closed.
Please check this news for the latest information.

References

• Kyoto University Library > Service > Weather Emergency Preparedness Policy
  https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/mainlib/en/service/cyclone
• Japan Meteorological Agency Home > Weather, Climate & Earthquake Information
  • Tropical Cyclone Information: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=typhoon&lang=en
  • Weather Warnings/Advisories: https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#contents=warning&lang=en

166 titles including Daiso-bon Collection and Kawai Collection in Main Library have been released.

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梅若丸一代記

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As of June 25, 2026, Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive provides 2,302,937 images of 27,621 titles.