[Katsura Library]The change of service measures to prevent spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The opening hours and services are as follows from June, 2022.
Please note the following precautions to prevent the spread of infection.

Current Library Hours

  • From June 1, 2022, we have extended the opening time to 9:00 - 21:00 on weekdays. 
  • The hours of services provided at the counter are as follows. (※ will also be accepted by e-mail or form).
    • 9:00 ‐ 16:45　Reference(Q&A)※
      　　　　　　　    Visiting Other Library※　Application Form
      　　　　　　　    Dissertation※
      　　　　　　　    Rare Books-Requires prior reservation※
    • 9:00 - 20:30　Reception for the Group Study Rooms※　Application Form
      　　　　　　　    Reception for the Theater Room※　Application Form
      　　　　　　　    Retrieval service (library staff pickup the materials from the Stack Rooms)※
    • 9:00 - 20:45　Use of the Group Study Rooms and the Theater Room  
  • If you apply for today's use of the Group Study Rooms and the Theater Room after 17:00, we accept it only at the Information desk.
  • You cannot enter from the first floor from 17:00 - 21:00. Please enter through the IC certification door on the second floor. Please don't forget to bring your IC card when you enter or leave.
  • Library card will be issued to those who have a status on campus and do not have an IC card. Go to "Applying for a Library Card" page for details.

  • Non-Kyoto University Members cannot use the library after 17:00. Go to "Service Guide for non-KU users" page for details.

  • Please read your student ID card or IC authentication card when entering or leaving the library.
  • We ask those with the following symptoms to refrain from visiting the library.
         The symptoms : Fever, Cough, Sneezing and Fatigue
  • Please keep a distance from other users in the reading rooms.

Check out, Return 

  • Kyoto University members can borrow books.
  • You can place a hold request on items held in Katsura Library.
    Please make a request by clicking the “Reserve” button on KULINE.
    Go to "Place a Hold Service" page for details.
  • Please use the return box next to the main gate on the 2nd floor. You can use return box even if the library is open.
  • Materials can be returned by postal mail or other delivery services if they are packed appropriately so that they are not damaged in transit.（Users are to pay the delivery fee.）
  • Please use MyKULINE to extend the borrowing period.

Copy of Library Materials

The borrowing prohibited materials(journals, reference books, etc.) will be provided in PDF file free of charge using EDDS（Up to 3 items per person per day）. If the materials is not prohibited from lending, please borrow them.。

Please refer to the following guide for how to apply.

Attention

  • The EDDS service is usually limited to public expense and charged.
  • The PDF file is only available on campus network for two weeks.
  • Only single copy is allowed.
  • We do not handle requests for copyright infringement.
  • If you do not know where you would like to make a copy, please contact us by email in advance.
    • E-mail：090stosho [at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

Contact

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