ISHIDA Open Lab / ISHIDA Research Commons

Outline

The ISHIDA Open Lab and the ISHIDA Research Commons offer distinct environments and facilities compared to the laboratories. Their purpose is to stimulate interaction among researchers, foster intellectual activities among students, and encourage collaboration with researchers outside the university.　

In addition to group work and discussions, these spaces can serve as venues for academic conferences and poster exhibitions.
The wall separating the ISHIDA Open Lab and the ISHIDA Research Commons is movable (whiteboard), it can be used as a single area.

  • ISHIDA Open Lab
    The desks are arranged in a school style. For personal use only. Reservations are not required.
  • ISHIDA Research Commons
    It can be used in groups. Conversation is also possible. Reservations are not required.
    You can use it individually, but we give priority to group use.

In April 2026, we entered into a naming rights agreement with ISHIDA Co., Ltd.

■株式会社イシダと「桂図書館オープンラボ、リサーチコモンズ」のネーミングライツ契約を締結しました (in Japanese)
https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/news/2026-04-20
■ネーミングライツパートナーの紹介 (in Japanese)
https://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/ja/about/procurance/realestate/naming-rights

Area and Number of seats

  • ISHIDA Open Lab：133ｍ², 40 seats (Maximum)
  • ISHIDA Research Commons：231m², 70 seats (Maximum)

Equipment

ISHIDA Open Lab

Item Details Number of Units
Movable Table Trapezoidal table for 1-2 people, which can be combined into various shapes. 12 units
Chair Folding chair with casters, no armrests. 12 chairs
Wall Whiteboard Fixed to the north wall of the ISHIDA Open Lab. 1 unit

ISHIDA Research Commons

Item Details Number of Units
Movable Table Trapezoidal table for 1-2 people, which can be combined into various shapes. 29 units
Movable Table (Small) Trapezoidal table for one person. 3 units
Chair Folding chair with casters, no armrests. 32 chairs
Movable Whiteboard Vertical 2-sided Folding Type (Both Sides). 7 units
Large Format Display Screen size: 49 inches with a movable stand. 4 units
Projector (Ceiling Hanging Type) Used for projecting onto the south wall of the Research Commons (switcher required). The projection image can be set individually for two units. 2 units
Acoustic Mixer / Switcher Connects to the projector and the projector's audio system. 1 set
Hand Microphone Used as a set with an acoustic mixer. 10 pieces
Pin Microphone Used as a set with an acoustic mixer. 2 units
Microphone Stand (Long) 　 1 unit
Microphone Stand (Short) 　 1 unit
Podium 　 1 unit
Magnetic Pins for Whiteboard (120 pins) 　 1 set

Common Equipment

Item Details Number of Units
Movable Table Trapezoidal table for 1-2 people, which can be combined into various shapes. 4 units
Chair Folding chair with casters, no armrests. 64 chairs
Folding Tablet Chair Stored in front of 1F storage. 15 chairs
Vertical Digital Signage Screen size: 50 inches with a movable stand. Utilized on 1F, available for temporary use in holding an event in the ISHIDA Open Lab / ISHIDA Research Commons. 1 unit
Movable Wall between the ISHIDA Open Lab and the ISHIDA Research Commons (magnetic whiteboard) 　 　

You can also rent cables. Please consult with us as necessary.

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Network environment

The following wireless LAN can be used.

  • KUINS-Air
  • eduroam

Please refer to the following page for details.

Kyoto University IIMC > IT Services > Networks and Connectivity > Wi-Fi (KUINS-Air, etc.)

Users

  1. Kyoto University faculty members
  2. Kyoto University graduate students
  3. Kyoto University undergraduate students
  4. A person who participates in activities held at the ISHIDA Open Lab and the ISHIDA Research Commons hosted, cosponsored, or organized by a person falling under 1-3.

Service Hours

In principle, the opening hours of Katsura Library are the same.
However, please contact us if the date and time of the event is outside the service hours when you use it as a venue for an event.

Reservation

Terms of reservation

  • A group of five or more people.
  • The reservation time must be between 9:00 AM on the opening day and 30 minutes before closing time.
  • In principle, the duration of use shall be 3 hours or less per use. However, if there is no other reservation, you can make a reservation for more than 3 hours.

Cautionary Notes：
If the service does not start within 30 minutes after the reservation start time, it is considered that the service has been canceled.

Application for reservation

Please refer to the link below for details depending on the usage.

Please refer to the following for the reservation status.

Please comply with the following rules for exclusive reservation.

    Contact

    Kyoto University Katsura Library

    • E-mail：090stosho [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp