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For External users

For Our Visitors(Visiting the Library)

Yoshida-South Library accommodates a vast collection of materials for the study and research of our students and faculty. These collections are also open to the public for browsing, searching, and copying. (Please note that we do not lend materials off-site.)

You can search for materials in the Kyoto University Online Catalog -KULINE to check for availability and location.
Please note that only materials located at "Yoshida- South Library"are available.

When visiting, please bring a valid photo ID (student ID, faculty ID, driver's license, health insurance card, passport, etc.) that clearly shows your name and address.

Faculty and students from other universities and educational institutions should contact their respective libraries for inquiries.

Please note that there is no parking available. We recommend using public transportation.

Notes for Your Visit

Even if a material is listed as being held at "Yoshida-South Library," it may not always be available for immediate use.

Materials located in the following areas require advance notice by e-mail.

2F Map Collection and South Bldg. 1/Stacks~6/Stacks
Advance notice is required to use materials. Please note depending on the time of your request, same-day use may not be possible.

2F Rare Books
Advance notice is required to view rare books. Please allow sufficient time for processing your application. For details, please see here.

Laboratory
These materials are accommodate in the laboratories of departments affiliated with the library. Advance notice is required to use them. Please note that it may take considerable time to prepare the materials, and you cannot specify the viewing date in advance. For details, please see here.

Copying in the Library

Self-service copy machines are available at the desk. Copy cards and cash (coins only) are accepted.
Copy cards are not sold in the library. Please purchase them at a university CO-OP store. For locations and hours of Kyoto University CO-OP stores, please see here
. (※The nearest store from this library is Yoshida Shop)

For Library Staff of Other Institutions (Requesting Materials)
１．For members of NACSIS-ILL System (participating in the fee offset service)
Please search KULINE for the desired materials and submit your request through the NACSIS-ILL system.


２．For public libraries and other institutions not participating in the fee offset service (other than 1)
■Copying
We accept requests if our library is the only one in Japan that holds the material.
【How to apply】
Please submit your request by email (or fax). Please specify the bibliographic information found on KULINE (bibliographic ID, material number, location, call number, etc.). Please clearly state the title of the material and the specific parts you wish to copy. If you have already conducted a preliminary search, please include your findings.
【Copying fees and shipping costs】
Payment will be made by bank transfer after the service is provided. For details, please contact us by email.

■Lending
【How to apply】
Please submit your request by email (or fax). Please specify the bibliographic information found on KULINE (bibliographic ID, material number, location, call number, etc.). Please clearly state the title of the material. If you have already conducted a preliminary search, please include your findings.
【Shipping method, fees, and terms of use】
Materials will be sent by Yu-Pack COD. Please return the materials using the original packaging and a traceable shipping method such as Yu-Pack. Return shipping costs will be borne by the borrower. The lending limit is 10 books per institution at a time. Some materials cannot be lent.

【Contact】
Kyoto University Yoshida South General Library, Academic Information Section
TEL: 075-753-6895 / FAX: 075-753-6896
Email: a30yslib[@]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp ※Please replace [@] with @