[The North/South Libraries] Welcome to North/South Libraries of Yoshida Campus!

To all of you who will start a new life on Yoshida Campus this spring: welcome to the North and South Libraries!

Kyoto University has about 40 libraries, of which about 30 libraries are located on Yoshida Campus, including the Main Library and Yoshida-South Library. The two libraries on Yoshida Campus, the Engineering North Library and the Engineering South Library, support your study and research in cooperation with Katsura Library.

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The North/South Libraries

Opening Hours

9:00am - 5:00pm on weekdays｜Library calendar（North Library/South Library）

Access

The North Library (west side of 3rd floor, Faculty of Engineering Bldg. No 3 (Lecture Hall) Map [PDF]

The South Library（south side of 1st floor, Faculty of Engineering Engineering Science Depts. Bldg.) Map [PDF]

The North/South Learning Commons

The Learning Commons is a space for various learning activities such as self-study, group study and presentation practice, etc. No reservation is required, so please feel free to use them.

Opening Hours

9:00am - 5:00pm on weekdays (opening hours are the same as North/South Library)

Access/Number of Seats

The North Library Learning Commons

• 4th floor, Faculty of Engineering Bldg. No 3 (Lecture Hall)　[Map]　
• 48 desks, 55 chairs

The South Library Learning Commons

• 5th floor, Faculty of Engineering Integrated Research Bldg.　[Map]　
• 45 desks, 53 chairs

Details: Katsura Library | Engineering Libraries "Learning Commons (The North/South Libraries)"

Search for Books and Journals

KULINE is a search system for books, journals, e-journals, and e-books held by Kyoto University. When you search for a book, check the "Location" and "Call No.".

If the book you are looking for is located in Katsura, Uji, or other campuses, you can request it and pick it up at The North or South Library. Please apply through the ”Reserve” button on KULINE.(ECS-ID is required)

Details: Katsura Library | Engineering Libraries "Reserve/Request/Place Holds">"2. Request Books from Other Campus"

Placing Holds on Books Not on Loan

Books held by The North Library, The South Library, and Katsura Library can be placed on hold even if they are not currently on loan. Please apply through the ”Reserve” button on KULINE. (ECS-ID is required)

Details: Katsura Library | Engineering Libraries "Reserve/Request/Place Holds">"3. Place Holds on Books Not on Loan"

Online Services (MyKULINE) (Book Renewal, Book Reservation, etc.)

Online services (MyKULINE) enable you to renew or reserve books, and request Interlibrary Loans through the website. (ECS-ID is required)

Details: Kyoto University Library Network "Guide to Kyoto University Library Network Online Services"

How to Use E-Resources

To access e-journals, e-books, and databases subscribed to by Kyoto University, you need to set up an authentication system (bookmarklet) on your PC, smartphone, or tablet.  (You need to agree to the agreement of the authentication system at the first time. ECS-ID is required.)

With the authentication system, you can use e-resources not only on campus, but also from off-campus environments such as home.

Details: Kyoto University Library Network "How to use e-resources"

Kyoto University provides various library services in addition to those listed above. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us.

Contact

North Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
E-mail：090snorthlib[at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp

South Library, Graduate School of Engineering and Faculty of Engineering
E-mail：090ssouthlib[at] mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp