Kyoto University: Libraries, The Institute for Research in Humanities (人文科学研究所 図書室)

About the Library:

As of 2008, The institute's library holds 556,014 information materials  (147,462 in Japanese, 326,818 in Chinese, and 81,734 in Western languages).  In addition, the library holds 6,212 periodical titles (2,509 in Japanese, 2,774 in Chinese, 122 in Korean and 807 in Western languages).

The Japanese collection includes books on the Meiji Restoration, and Japanese society and labor during World War II. The Chinese collection is mainly composed of monographs.  The Western books collection consists largely of French literature from the 18th-19th centuries.

Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects different romanization system used by an individual institution.

Using the Library

Library of the institute for Research in Humanities

Prior to the Visit:

• Please ask the library in advance if the visit is allowed.

京都大学人文科学研究所図書室
FAX: +81-75-753-6956

• Please ask about library materials request form (閲覧申込書 Etsuran mōshikomisho ).

• Please verify the desired material is available by using KULINE.

Upon Arrival:

• Please present some form personal ID

• Please fill out library materials request form 閲覧申込書.

Photocopy:

• Photocopy services are provided in accordance with Japanese copyright laws.

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