Applying for a Library Card
A Library card is required to use the library.
IC student ID and authentication IC card can be used as a library card.
Students, faculty and staff of the Graduate School of Engineering or Faculty of Engineering who do not have either an IC student ID or an authentication IC card will be issued a library card at the Katsura Library or the North/South Library.
It takes up to one week to receive your library card, so please apply well in advance.
Application acceptance hours
Weekdays 9:00am-4:45pm
Application acceptance libraries
Katsura Library, The North Library or The South Library
Required documents
| Do you have an IC card? | Status | Required documents |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | All |
None ※IC student ID and authentication IC card can be used as a library card. |
| No | Students |
Your student ID card with your 10-digit student number ※You do not need to submit a Library Card Registration Form. |
| Those who have employment relationship with Kyoto University |
Documents that confirm your department and enrollment period ※You do not need to submit a Library Card Registration Form. |
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Those who are not students and have no employment relationship with Kyoto University |
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The Kyoto University Library Network: "Types of Library Cards"
Contact
Katsura Library
E-mail: 090stosho [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
The North Library
E-mail: 090snorthlib [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
The South Library
E-mail: 090ssouthlib [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp