[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive : Important Cultural Property "Dainihonshi Hensan Kiroku" Vol.62-66 (G.S. Letters) Newly Released
The Graduate School of Letters of Kyoto University and the Kyoto University Museum have been carrying out the restoration and digitization of an important cultural property Dainihonshi hensan kiroku held by the Graduate School of Letters since academic year 2017. 202 images of the restored volumes 62-66 are now available in Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive.
▼Important Cultural Property - Dainihonshi hensan kiroku (G.S. Letters)
Dainihonshi hensan kiroku (大日本史編纂記録) is a collection of more than 6,000 letters (copies) exchanged between Shokokan (彰考館; Mito Domain’s office for history compilation) in Mito (currently in Ibaraki Prefecture) and Edo (currently Tokyo) and their Kyoto office regarding the compilation of Dainihonshi by Tokugawa Mitsukuni (徳川光圀; 1628-1701). A total of 42,810 people and organizations and 15,159 historical records and literature works are mentioned in the letters and the content covers a wide range of aspects of the time, such as history, literature, Confucianism and Japanese classical literature, as well as the publishing culture during the Genroku Period, which makes this rare material a first-class historical record.
Therefore, a restoration project was launched in academic year 2017 funded by the Sumitomo Foundation (2017-2022), and also by government (2021-2023). The Graduate School of Letters has also set up Kyoto University Fund for the restoration of its library collection and the Kyoto University Museum acquired the university's special budget for this project in 2018.
As of November 15, 2026, the Digital Archive provides 2,241,293 images of 27,190 titles.
[Database]British Library Newspapers VII: Southeast Asia
British Library Newspapers, Part VII: Southeast Asia, 1806–1977
Covering approximately 170 years of history,1806-1977, this module in the British Library Newspapers series consists of 36 newspapers and periodicals digitized from the British Library’s collections, including Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, and Thailand.
https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=BNCN&u=kyotodai
[CSEAS Library]
[Maintenance] "KURENAI" has been temporarily inaccessible（04/15 7:30-9:00）
KURENAI will be temporarily unavailable for maintenance during the following time:
- Date: April 15th, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (JST, estimated)
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.
[Repository Section, Main Library]
Posted: 2026-04-14
【薬学部図書室】CAS SciFinder 講習会を開催します（初級編5/21・中級編5/28）
Sorry, this entry is only available in 日本語.
【Yoshida-South Library】Video Tutorial “How to Write a Report” Has Launched（4/13-4/30）
[Library Network] [KURENAI Deposit System] New Function Release: researchmap Registration and FundInfo Autofilling
1. Overview
We updated the KURENAI Deposit System, adding the "researchmap Registration" and "Funding Information Autofilling" fundtions.
(You can log in to the KURENAI Deposit System using your SPS-ID.)
2. researchmap Registration
On the "Paper" registration screen, by selecting "Register also on Activity Database on Education and Research, Kyoto University ( = researchmap)", you can now register with researchmap at the same time as registering with KURENAI.
How to Use
*This option is displayed only if you have a researchmap ID (rm_id).
3. Funding Information Autofilling
On the registration screens for "Papers," "Research Data," and "Other Research Outputs," entering your Research project number of KAKEN and clicking the "Autofill Funding Info" button will now automatically populate fields such as "Funding organisation," "Research project URI," and "Title of research project".
How to Use
For detailed instructions, please refer to the "How to Use the KURENAI Deposit System".
[Contact]
Repository Section, Main Library
repository@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Maintenance] "SHIN MAP" Access Temporarily Suspended (April 13th, 1:00 AM–5:00 AM)
Due to maintenance, during the following time period,
the "SHIN MAP" may experience instability or be temporarily unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Date and Time: Monday, April 13th, 2026, 1:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.
During this period, please refer to the PDF version of the Kyoto University Libraries Map.
[Library Network]
Posted: 2026-04-08
【Yoshida-South Library】Portable Battery Rental Service
ポータブル・バッテリー館内貸出を開始します。
【利用方法】
カウンターに学生証または身分証を預けて利用。
利用が終わったらカウンターへ返却する。
館内利用のみ（館外貸出はできません）
予約不要（4台先着順）
How to Use
Leave your ID card at the circulation desk to borrow a battery.
Return the battery after use to collect your ID card.
For in-library use only (No off-campus rentals).
No reservation required. First-come, first-served (Four units available).
【利用時間】
平日:9時から19時 土曜:10時から14時
Available Hours
Weekdays 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturdays 10:00 AM – 14:00 PM
充電のためのケーブルは各自ご用意ください。ノートパソコンへ給電する場合USB Type-C™ PDに対応したケーブルとデバイスが必要です。
Please bring your own charging cable. Laptop charging requires a USB Type-C™ PD compatible device and cable.
【Yoshida-South Library】Welcome Exhibition for New Students（Apr. 4th～）
[Library Network] Configuration Changes to Address Access Load on KULINE and Notes for Use
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by KULINE being unavailable or difficult to access due to concentrated traffic from Friday, March 6, to Tuesday, March 31.
To ensure stable service provision, we have implemented a configuration change to alleviate access load.
Details and Impact of the Configuration Change
This change now requires a referrer or a Cookie to access the following screens
- Item details
- Author's details
- V-Shelf
Consequently, if you directly input the URL for the screens listed above into your browser, an error may occur, and the page may not be displayed.
How to Address Errors
If an error occurs, please use one of the following methods to access the page.
- Access the target page by navigating from the KULINE top page.
- Access a KULINE page once beforehand using the same browser.
- (For the Item Details screen) Use the URL or QR code displayed under "Link on this page" in the left-hand menu.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding and cooperation.
[KULINE Service Section, Library Network]
kuline (at) mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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