【Library Network : for faculty members】Request for recommendations of eBooks for student use in first semester AY2026
The Kyoto University Library Network provides students with eBooks for lectures and their studies.
We would like to ask for your recommendations of eBooks that you think would be useful for students in first semester AY2026.
Persons eligible to make recommendations
All Kyoto University faculty members (Including part-time lecturers)
eBooks eligible for recommendation
・eBooks that will be used for liberal arts and sciences (ILAS) courses in AY 2026, or that will be useful for students taking those courses.
・eBooks that will be used in undergraduate courses in AY 2026, or that will be useful for students taking those courses.
・eBooks that would be useful for undergraduate students studying at home.
* If you need electronic version of books listed in syllabus, please make recommendation from the recommendation form. Not limited to first semester lectures.
* We cannot purchase eBooks which are not sold to academic institutions. Please refer to the list of titles which are sold to academic institutions at the URL below:
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/bulletin/1406028?lang=en#ref
eBooks ineligible for recommendation
・Complete works, journals (including back numbers), newspapers
・Study guide, workbooks, self-help books and books of hobbies and practical use
・eBooks that extra costs will be charged next year (ex: contract maintenance fee, platform usage fee)
How to make a recommendation
Please use the recommendation form.
*If you wish to recommend more than one, please enter the titles in order of priority.
*eBooks purchased will generally only be accessible by one user at a time.
Deadline for recommendations
From January 20th, 2026 to February 20th, 2026.
*We will proceed with the purchase procedure in the order of recommendation acceptance in consideration of the budget situation.
Estimated date of availability
・eBooks will be available sequentially from late January. Please check KULINE of their availability.
*The recommender will be informed only in the case if the recommended eBooks will not be able to be purchased.
Contact
Acquisition and Cataloging Section, Kyoto University Library
Email: shiryoseibi660 [@] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
For reference
・Titles which are already owned by Kyoto University can be searched via KULINE.
・List of titles which are available to academic institutions
Titles are sorted by platform and classified by type. Please use the classifications to narrow down the lists. Some titles are provided in multiple platforms
*Please note that the files are large, so downloading them may require some time.
*Due to the large size of the files, they may not be viewable on some smartphones and tablets.
[Japanse books] (Excel, approx. 32MB） On-campus access only | ・List1 Provided by the Maruzen eBook Library ・List2 Provided by the KinoDen ・Includes some non-Japanese books |
(Excel, approx. 10MB） On-campus access only | ・List1 Provided by the Bloomsbury, the Brill, the Cambridge, the Oxford, the Taylor & Francis, the Wiley, the World Scientific（titles published after 2021 only） |
(Excel, approx. 13MB) On-campus access only | ・List1 Provided by the ProQuest eBook Central（titles published after 2021 only, carefully selected by Kinokuniya Bookstore） |
・ All lists are last updated on July 2025.
・ Although the number of eBooks available to academic institutions is smaller than the number available to individuals, it still comprises a very large number of titles. The lists include only a partial selection of the eBooks that are available, so please do not hesitate to recommend eBooks that are not included in the lists, and we will check their availability.
Your help and cooperation is greatly appreciated. Your recommendations help us to enhance our eBook collection, and will also be used as reference when requesting publishers to provide digital versions of their books.
[YITP Library] [eBooks] Trial reading of 1,300 foreign books [Springer (Physics and Astronomy) Access and Select] Contract renewal (Jan.1,2026-Dec.31,2026)
Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics has been offering a trial reading service of Springer eBook Collectoins "Physics and Astronomy" since September 2022.
We have renewed the contract until the end of December 2025, and hope you will continue to use the service.
During the trial period, you will be able to try out about 1,300 eBooks on physics and astronomy for the latest four years.
After the trial period, a certain number of titles will be purchased by Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Trial reading period and trial reading target
Sept.14,2022 - Aug.31,2023 / Publications from 2019 to 2022 (trial reading period ends)
Sept.1,2023-Dec.31,2023 / Publication from 2020 to 2023 (trial reading period ends)
Jan.1,2024-Dec.31,2024 / Publication from 2021 to 2024 (trial reading period ends)
Jan.1,2025-Dec.31,2025 / Publication from 2022 to 2025 (trial reading period ends)
Jan.1,2026-Dec.31,2026 / Publication from 2023 to 2026 [Current]
List of titles
Title List (updated on 1/5/2026)
Click to download the list as of the updated date as an Excel file.
New publications will be added from time to time.
Please check the following "Access URL" for the latest information.
Access URL
Search research articles and books | Springer Nature Link
Use is limited to Kyoto University affiliates.
Please set up the electronic journal and database authentication system before use.
How to use
Contact:YITP Library
E-mail : yitplib[at]yukawa.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Replace [at] with @)
[For Internal Use - Important] Introduction of Multi-Factor Authentication for E-Journal and Database Access
*Added a note that short-term IDs are not subject to multi-factor authentication (no one-time password required) (2025.12.25).
Starting Thursday, February 19, 2026 (tentative), as part of our security enhancement measures, we will introduce the university's multi-factor authentication (at our university, "two-factor authentication" combining two elements) operated by the Institute for Information Management and Communication for access to electronic journals and databases.
There will be no major changes to the procedure itself, but the login screen flow and input fields will change. This is the same as logging into student email (KUMOI) or faculty/staff email (KUMail).
With the introduction of multi-factor authentication, in addition to your ECS-ID/SPS-ID and password, you will need to enter a "one-time password" generated by your smartphone or an authentication app.
*Access with a short-term ID is not subject to multi-factor authentication (no one-time password is required).
1. Overview of Changes
In addition to conventional ID and password authentication, we will require a second factor (one-time password) for identity verification, thereby improving the security level.
This will reduce the risk of unauthorized use due to leakage of IDs and passwords.
| Before Change (Current) | ECS-ID or SPS-ID + Password |
|---|---|
| After Change (From February 19, 2026 (tentative)) |
1. ECS-ID or SPS-ID + Password 2. One-Time Password (6-digit or 8-digit number) *If you use a short-term ID, a one-time password is not required. |
2. How to Use After Multi-Factor Authentication Introduction
The basic flow of "clicking the bookmarklet to authenticate" remains unchanged.
Connection Procedure
*Please enter the code from an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator, a browser extension, or an email notification.
3. Advance Preparation Required
To use multi-factor authentication, you need to complete the university-wide multi-factor authentication setup in advance.
If you have not yet completed the setup, please refer to the following manual.
Multi-Factor Authentication Getting Started Manual (Institute for Information Management and Communication)
https://u.kyoto-u.jp/mfa-start-en
[Contact]
Main Library, Electronic Resources Team
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/form/14106?lang=en
[E-book] Notice of KinoDen Maintenance (2026/1/6)
KinoDen(Kinokuniya Digital Library) service will be suspended due to its system maintenamce during the following period.
We appreciate your support and patience.
Schedule
- 22:00 - 23:00 on Tuesday, 6 January 2026 (Japan Time)
Suspended service
- KinoDen Service
- bREADER Cloud app
[Library Network] Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for E-Resource
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:
- Systematic and programmatic download
- Usage beyond the private purpose
- Reproducing and distributing
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: 2025/12/01
[Solved] Taylor & Francis eBooks
The issue has been resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience. (11/12/2025)
The following issue has occurred on the Taylor & Francis eBooks website.
- Subscribed titles are unavailable
- The eBook list is not displaying
- Searching is not possible
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience while we work to restore service.
[eBook] Free Trial of IOP eBooks (~ Oct. 31)
We offer a free trial of IOP eBooks now.
Contents: IOP eBooks (Some titles are not eligible.)
Period: ~ October 31, 2025
<Access URL>
https://iopscience.iop.org/booklistinfo/home
*To access IOP eBooks, you must access them via the electronic Journal and
database authentication system. If not set, refer to the following page for setting.
<How to use e-resources>
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/erdb/13505?lang=en
Contact
The Faculty of Science Common Library
050tosho at mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
[Maintenance] Maruzen eBook Library (Sep. 14, 2025, Sep. 21-22, 2025)
For enhanced security, system maintenance will be conducted on Maruzen eBook Library (MeL) during the following period. Please understand that access to all or some of the content within MeL may be unavailable during this time.
[Maintenance Schedule and Services Not Available]
Sep. 14, 2025 (Sun), 00:00 AM – 05:00 AM
Complete suspension of service on MeL (all functions within MeL will not be available)
Sep. 21, 2025 (Sun), 11:00 PM – Sep. 22, 2025 (Mon), 8:00 AM
Suspension of access to certain content due to system maintenance:
*Content affected: ePUB text playback, videos, audiobooks, and audio files
(Only some content will not be available; you will still be able to view content that can be operated using the "閲覧" button.)
Solved: KinoDen: Reading Issues on iOS Devices with the App Installed
The service has been restored. Please update the bREADER Cloud app to the latest version, and you will be able to view it normally in your browser. If the issue persists, please update the app as well. (2025/09/09)
Currently, the following issue has occurred with KinoDen (Kinokuniya Digital Library):
On iOS devices (iPhones, iPads, etc.) where the bREADER Cloud app is installed, attempts to view the e-book content directly from the browser instead of through the app result in failed playback.
Note: If the app is not installed, you can view the e-book content normally using the browser viewer.
The developer is currently identifying the cause of this issue and working on releasing a corrected version of the app. Unfortunately, until the problem is resolved, please use one of the following methods:
- For users with the bREADER Cloud app installed on iOS/iPadOS devices:
You can only view the e-book content using the app itself; browsing from the browser will not work. - For users without the bREADER Cloud app installed on iOS/iPadOS devices:
You can view the e-book content directly via the browser. - For users on other PC or Android devices:
You can use both the browser and the app as usual
Solved: Maruzen eBook Library (MeL) ebooks are currently unavailable
The service has been restored. (2025/09/01)
We are currently experiencing an issue that prevents access to the Maruzen eBook Library (MeL).
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask that you please wait until the service is restored.