Finished [Maintenance] Kyoto University Library Network Web sites and related websites (July 16, 2026)
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/Yoshida-South Library] Long term loan for summer holiday in 2026
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.
【Yoshida-South Library】Thesis writing support campaign 2026 (June 30th - August 8th)
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Yoshida-South Library launch the "Thesis writing support campaign".
The campaign will include an exhibition featuring a list of books useful for writing theses and dissertations, as well as an exhibition of actual theses written by senior students.【Exhibition】"Useful resource handouts"
【Exhibition】"Actual theses written by senior students"
【Exhibition】"List of books useful for writing theses and dissertations"
We are also streaming the video "How to Collect Materials for Writing Reports & Theses" in the library lobby.
Don't miss it!
[Contact]
Yoshida-South Library
TEL: 075-753-6525,6524
a30yslib(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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【Yoshida-South Library】Topographical Maps Support Weeks : Returns (Jul. 3rd,6th,10th,13th,17th,24th,27th,31st, Aug. 3rd)
Topographical Maps Support Weeks
Get personalized help with your map-based assignments and research!
■Event Dates【University members only】RESERVATION PREFERRED
【July】3rd,6th,10th,13th,17th,24th,27th,31st
【August】3rd
■Service Hours: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
[Contact]
Yoshida-South Library
TEL: 075-753-6525,6524
a30yslib(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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【Yoshida-South Library: On Display】TEIYO(the CO‑OP’s book review publication)×YSL
Duration: Scheduled for June.
Location: In front of the 1st‑floor counter at the Yoshida South General Library.
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[Contact]
Yoshida-South Library
TEL: 075-753-6525,6524
a30yslib(at)mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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【Yoshida-South Library】Video Tutorial “How to Write a Report” Has Launched(4/13-4/30)
【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.
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【Yoshida-South Library】Welcome Exhibition for New Students(Apr. 4th~)
【Yoshida-South Library】Library Walking Rally[April 6th (Mon.) – April 30th (Thu.)] *Target: Internal Members Only
Dates: April 6th (Mon.) – April 30th (Thu.)
Explore YSL at your own pace!
This self-guided rally is perfect for you to become familiar with our space, services, and resources.
Discover the library that has a history of 130 years and is home to a diverse, fascinating collection.
Grab a "Hajimete BOOK -beginner's guide- " to start your adventure!
Special Prize: Participants who complete the rally and answer a short questionnaire will receive an original library goodie as a gift. (Prize pickup is available until 5:00 p.m. on the final day.)
【Yoshida-South Library】How to access Online Research Papers-A Video Tutorial
Event Period:Jan 15 (Thu) – Feb 6 (Fri)
Venue: Lobby, 1st Floor, Yoshida-South Library
Yoshida-South Library will screen a short video titled “How to Access Online Articles: A Quick Guide to Using E‑Resources.”
The video explains how to configure your device to view e‑journals.
Once set up, you can access far more academic resources.
Visitors who complete the survey at the end of the video will receive an original library gift.
Please come to the library desk and show your student ID and the survey completion screen to the staff.
How to use e-resources(Detailed Guide)
https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/erdb/13505?lang=en
[Yoshida-South Library] a30yslib[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp