(日本語) 【附属図書館・総合博物館】重要文化財指定記念展示「『建内記』―自筆本が伝える世界―」のご案内(9/2-10/4)

 On 2026-08-04 (1161 reads)

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[Main Library] To those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

 On 2026-07-31 (1014 reads)

For students, faculty, and staff from universities and colleges in the impacted regions who are staying or evacuating in Kyoto or adjacent areas:

The Kyoto University Library offers access to its facilities and collections on essentially the same terms as for KU members.
Please present your ID card when visiting. Exceptions will be made flexibly if you do not have your ID available. Please reach out to the contact below for further information.

Contact Us

User Support Division, Kyoto University Library
Email: unyou660 [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Address: Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Reception hours: Weekdays 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

 

[Maintenance] Kyoto University Library Network Web sites and related websites (Aug. 14, 2026)

 On 2026-07-30 (290 reads)

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, Aug. 14th, 2026.

The service will be restored as soon as the maintenance work has been completed.
Thank you for your understanding.

[Main Library, Library System Section]

 

Finished [Maintenance] Kyoto University Library Network Web sites and related websites (July 16, 2026)

 On 2026-07-15 (478 reads)

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] The library hours and services from July 9 to August 5, 2026

 On 2026-07-01 (1098 reads)

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/Yoshida-South Library] Long term loan for summer holiday in 2026

 On 2026-07-01 (829 reads)

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.

 

[Main Library] Latest information on opening hours due to Typhoon No. 7&8 (ver.2 ; updated June 27th at 9:30 am)

 On 2026-06-27 (805 reads)

(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.

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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.

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[Library Network] Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive : 166 titles including Daiso-bon Collection and Kawai Collection have been released

 On 2026-06-25 (514 reads)

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

近江國名所圖會
近江國名所圖會

 

梅若丸一代記

梅若丸一代記

 

朝野記聞

朝野記聞

 

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

 

[Main Library] The talk event "Wakatte-iitomo!" (わかっていいとも！) will be held. (June 22-26)

 On 2026-06-19 (1152 reads)

“Wakatte-iitomo! (わかっていいとも！)” is a talk event where students from humanities and sciences pair up to explain their research.

Participants will act as Speaker and Mentor:
- Speaker: explain their research
- Mentor: liven up the discussion with questions and reactions

The speaker and mentor will discuss in front of the audience, bridging the gap between humanities and sciences.
They are supposed to discuss without using a presentation slide or whiteboard.
The point is devising a plan to explain their research clearly.

This event will be held from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26!
No reservation is required to attend as an audience. We'll be waiting for you at Learning Commons, Main Library !

  • Date: June 22 (Mon) - 26 (Fri), 2026
  • Hour: 0:40 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Venue: Learning Commons (Southeast area), 1st floor, Main Library
  • Time Schedule:
    - presentation by the speaker: 1 minute
    - discussion with a mentor: 5 minutes
    - Q&A session from the audience: 10minutes
  • Language: Japanese

Program

  • June 22 (Mon) 12:40-13:00
    - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Letters 
    - Theme: Chinese Philosophy
    - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
  • June 23 (Tue) 12:40-13:00
    - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Economics
    - Theme: Economics
    - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Letters 
  • June 24 (Wed) 12:40-13:00
    - Speaker: Master Student, Graduate School of Informatics
    - Theme: Intelligence Science and Technology
    - Mentor: Master Student, Graduate School of Letters 
  • June 25 (Thu) 12:40-13:00
    - Speaker: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Science
    - Theme: Physical Chemistry
    - Mentor: Doctoral Student, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability
  • June 26 (Fri) 12:40-13:00
    - Speaker: Master Student, Graduate School of Letters 
    - Theme: Philosophy
    - Mentor: Master Student, Graduate School of Science

Organizer

  • Promoter: Bunri Usami (Program-Specific Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Integrated Studies in Human Survivability), Hideharu Numata (Professor Emeritus)
  • Organizer: Kyoto University Library
  • Co-host: Hyakumanben-Dangi (百万遍談議) staff, Office of Research Acceleration

Contact

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

 

[Main Library] Latest information on opening hours due to Typhoon No. 6 (ver.2 ; updated June 2nd at 14:50)

 On 2026-06-02 (1606 reads)

(updated June 2nd at 14:50)

On June 2, Study Room 24 will close early at 9:30 p.m.

On June 3, we will change opening hours if any of the following conditions apply at 6:30 a.m.

  1. An Emergency Warning or Storm Warning for Kyoto City or a region including Kyoto City is issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency (Kyoto Local Meteorological Office).
  2. Kyoto City Bus suspends its service entirely.
  3. Three or more public transportation systems below suspend their service entirely or partly.
    • JR-WEST (JR Kyoto Line, Biwako Line, Kosei Line, Nara Line and Sagano Line)
    • Hankyu Railway (Kyoto-Kawaramachi - Osaka-Umeda)
    • Keihan Railway (Demachiyanagi - Yodoyabashi/Nakanoshima)
    • Kintetsu Railway (Kyoto - Yamato-Saidaiji)
    • Kyoto City Subway

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(updated June 1st at 17:40)

Due to the approach of Typhoon No. 6, Main Library and Study Room 24 may be temporarily closed.
Please check this news for the latest information.

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