Kyoto University Library Network - How to use e-journals / databases

Accessing E-Resources

Last updated: February 19, 2026

Getting Started

To access e-journals and databases, you must complete the initial agreement and authentication setup and use.

⚠ Important Notice

Without completing the initial agreement, most e-journals and databases will be inaccessible.

The authentication system enables access from both on-campus and off-campus locations.
For details about the system, please refer to Guide to e-Journal and Database Authentication System

Compatible with most JavaScript-enabled browsers. Tested on the following OS/browsers:

* Mac users: Chrome/Firefox users should refer to the Windows manual.

Setup Page

Please read carefully before proceeding with the setup.

Authentication System FAQ(ECS-ID/SPS-ID Required)
"This website is not configured for use" error (in Japanese)
Maruzen eBook Library off-campus access (in Japanese)
"Authentication system has changed" message: Delete the old plugin and clear your cache.

Authentication is required for each session.
Authentication is required for both on-campus and off-campus access. Some resources do not allow off-campus access. See Checking Remote Access Availability.
If the URL leaves the "kyoto-u.idm.oclc.org" domain, click the bookmarklet again.
Content not contracted by Kyoto University or incompatible with the authentication system cannot be accessed.
If the bookmarklet doesn't work, try searching again using the search services below.
Access databases from the Database List.
Mass downloading, non-personal use, copying, and redistribution are prohibited. Violations may result in university-wide access blocks.

After completing the initial agreement, you can also access resources through:

KULINE Discovery Kyoto University Libraries Article Linker E-Journal List Database List

For off-campus network access: VPN Service (IIMC)

Check the Terms of Use
You can check from any of the following:
1. E-Journal/E-Book List → Platform List
2. E-Journal/E-Book List (next to each title)
3. Next to the "Full Text" button in Kyodai ArticleLinker
  Note: If multiple platforms are available, click "Show more full text options" to display it.
Check the "Remote Access" field
- "Yes" -> Remote access available
- "No" or not displayed -> Remote access unavailable

The following actions are prohibited under publisher license agreements:

Mass downloading
- Automated access or bulk downloads using programs
- Downloading entire journal issues or titles
Non-personal use
Copying and redistribution

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Opening multiple PDFs in a short time may be detected as mass access. Please select only the materials you need.

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Violations may result in university-wide or individual access blocks.

Text/data mining or use for generative AI training may require publisher permission or separate contracts. Please contact us in advance.
Uploading content to cloud AI or machine translation services may violate contracts or copyright.

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Auto-download features in reference managers and browser link prefetch can cause unintentional mass access. Please disable these features.