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Added to the valuable book full-text archive.(2024/Mar/27)

"Kosei Houyogei" is now available for digital archives.

A lecture and special exhibition about Ryunosuke Akutagawa will be held at library(2024/Mar/27)

A journal featuring Ryunosuke Akutagawa's works was discovered in the library.
"Unknown publications discoveries related to Runosuke Akutagawa's fairy tales" exhibition will be held from Mar11(Mon)~26(Tue).
A lecture will be held on Mar 22(Fry) inviting the curator who discovered the item and the president of the journal in which it was published.
Apply for the lecture click here. Deadline is Mar 14(Thu).
Flyer click here.

[Repository]Announcement of data release.(2024/Mar/27)

The following information has been released on the "Kissei" Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository.
Kyoto University of Medicine Hospital Nursing Research Collection 2022(2024).

[Repository]Announcement of data release.(2024/Mar/27)

The follwing information has been released on the "Kissei" Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository.
Studia humana et naturalia vol.57(2023).

Books accepted for students have been decides.(2024/Mar/27)

Book list click here.
Requet books are arriving.

Seminar room reservations(2024/Feb/07)

Seminar room reservations are accepted from one week at advance during library opening hours.
(Weekday 9:00~21:00,Sat 10:00~18:00)
Reservations can also be made by phone.(212-5403)
Click here.

Special exhibition is being held.(2024/Feb/07)

"Tweeted after reading-Books recommended by teachers and everyone" exhibition now being held.
Columns written by teachers past 10 years and book reviews collected from everyone and books are on display at the library.
Exhibition materials:click here.
Flyer:click here.

[Repository]Announcement of data release.(2024/Jan/11)

The following information has been released on the "Kissei" Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository.
Bulletin of Department of Nursing, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine vol.33(2023).

Set up a comics cornar.(2024/Jan/09)

Comics cornar has been set up in the 2 reading room.
Click here for title list.

Nurse & public health national exam questions web trial(2024/Jan/09)

Contains questions, answers, explantions, and reference materials for the past 15 years of the national nursing exam.
The library will give you the serial number needed for the procedure.
Usage guide Usage procedure ◆period 2024/Jan/25

[Repository] Announcement of data release.(2024/Jan/09)

The following information has been released on the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repositoryn "Kissei". 
Collection of research papers from the Department of Nursing,Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine.2018-2021(2023).

10 major news of Hirokoji Campus(2024/Jan/09)

Announcement of 10 major news items for Hirokoji Campus in 2023.
Click here.

Food trucks are coming(2023/Dec/15)

Food trucks are coming to Kawaramachi Campus and Hirokoji Campus.
Starts on Dec.5(Tue).
Click here for flyer. Click here for schedule.

Bookmark contest selected works announced.(2023/Dec/15)

The selected entries for the bookmark contest have been decided.
Click here.

Announcement of the bookbinding work.(2023/Dec/15)

We will bind journals published in 2021. 
Some journals will be suspended borrowing and viewing.

Thank you for posting your book review.(2023/Nov/24)

Click here for recommended books and book reviews.

Thank you for requesting library books.(2023/Nov/24)

Click here for the book to purchase at the library.

Student created a library poster at the Trias Festival(2023/Nov/15)

Nursing department  student created a library poster at the Trias Festival.
Click here.

Looking for book requests.(2023/Oct/30)

During Reading Week, we are looking for books that we would like to have in Hirokoji library and Shimogamokan collection.
Period Oct.27-Nov.9. Click here for details.

We will give you an electronic mobility coupon.(2023/Oct/30)

During Reading Week, those who borrow books, magazines or DVDs from library will receive an electronic mobility LUUP coupon.
Applicable to University members only.
Period Oct.27- Nov.9  Click here for details.

Special exhibition is being held.(2023/Oct/25)

"What day is it in medicine today?" exhibition now being held.
Exhibition materials: click here. Flyer: click here.

We are looking for works for the bookmark contest.(2023/Oct/25)

We will be holding a bookmark contest during Reading Week.
Three outstanding works will be selected.
How to apply: Email or post  Application form: (PDF) (word)
Application period 2023 Oct.27-Nov.9
Click here for details.

Outdoor tables and benches have been installed.(2023/Oct/24)

16 sets of tables, chairs, and 4 benches have been installed on the Hirokoji Campus.
Please use it.

Looking for book reviews.(2023/Oct/24)

We are looking for book reviews during Autumn Reading Week.
Application benefits.
①Gift cards will be given to 50 people by lottery.
②Posted on the library website.
Application method: Google form
Application period 2023 Oct.27-Nov.9
Click here for ditails.

"Digital Naikagaku" trial(2023/Sep/25)

Contains all contents of latest edition of "Asakura Naika" as "Naika Gaku".
◆Access:Click here ◆Up to 3users (please contact the library for ID and PW)
◆Users guide: Click here  ◆Trial period :2024/3/20

ShimogamoKan will be temporarily closed.(2023/Aug/31)

"ShimogamoKan" will be temporarily closed to organize the collection.
September 11th(Mom) to 15th(Fri).

[Repository] Announcement of data release.(2023/Aug/25)

The following information has been released on the "Kissei" Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository.
2022 Doctoral Dissertation Summary and Review.

"Isho.jp"trial.(2023/Aug/09)

111 titles of Japanese ejournals are being trialed for limited time.
Access:Click here.(on campus only)
Trial period:Oct.5

Books were donated to the library by the resider's association(2023/Aug/09)

Books were donated the library by the resider's association of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine.
Book list: Click here.

"JoVE" trial.(2023/Aug/09)

You can watch cutting edge experiments in text and video for a limited time (on campus only).
<Education contents>◇JoVE CoreJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab Manual
◆access:Click here  ◆information:Click here ◆trial period:Sep 30

Your library card will be displayed on your smartphone.(2023/Aug/02)

You can display your library card on your smartphone and use it to enter the library or borrow books.
Click here to view.
Click here if you have not registered in MyLibrary.

Distributing removed books from the library.(2023/Aug/01)

Distribute removed books because they overlap with library books.
Please feel free to bring it from the book truck at the entrance.

Special exhibition is being held.(2023/Jul/26)

”Every weed has a name!" exhibition now being held.
Exhibition materials:click here. Flyer: click here.

You can borrow books for a long time during summer vacation.(2023/Jul/13)

Details: here.

Added to valuable book full-text archive.(2023/Jul/13)

University authorization 100th of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Anniversary Commemorative book is now available for degital archives.

Added to the valuable book full-text archive.(2023/Jun/27)

"Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 150th Anniversary Commemorative book" is now available for degital archives.

[Repository]Announcement of data release.(2023/Jun/16)

The following information has been released on "Kissei" repository.
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 140th Anniversary introduction booklet.

[Repository]Announcement of data release.(2023/Jun/13)

The following information has been released on "Kissei" repository.
University authorization 100th of Anniversary Commemorative book and "The KPUM TIMES" vol.7,vol10.

Relaxation of infectious COVID-19 countermeasures.(2023/Jun/06)

After June 1st, the library will return to normal opening except for Sunday closing.

Donate used book with the "Because rainy season" donation campaign.(2023/Jun/06)

Charibon is running a campaign to add 500yen per case until June 30th.
Click here.

[Repository]Announcement of data release.(2023/Jun/06)

The following information has been released on ”Kissei” repository.
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 150th Anniversary Commemorative book.

[Repository] Temporarily suspend data provision(2023/May/31)

Access to the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei" will be suspended from August 3rd to 6th.

Response to COVID-19 transition to Category 5 infectious disease.(2023/May/09)

From May 8th, wearing a mask in the library will be an individual decision and remove the limit on the number of people. 

Suspension of use of some journals due to bookbinding work.(2023/May/02)

We will bind journals published in 2020.
Some journals will be suspended borrowing and viewing.

"ShimogamoKan" returns to nomal opening.(2023/May/01)

Relax COVID-19 restrictions.
"Shimogamo Kan" ’s limited business will lift from May 8th.
Click here.

UpToDate registration and briefing sessions will be held for KPUM.(2023/Apr/05)

Registration meeting : 13:00-16:00
                                 at Outpatient ward / Clinical education entrance
Briefing session : 17:00-17:30
                          at Conference room 8

Change special borrowing of books due to COVID-19 to regular borrowing.(2023/Apr/03)

The library has returned the borrowing conditions.
Five books in two weeks. Up to 5 DVD materials par week.

About taking online seminar at the library.(2023/Apr/03)

Clike here.

Access to "Medical Online" from off-campus has resumed.(2023/Mar/28)

"Medical Online" is now accessible from off-campus.
Please be careful about unauthorized access.

The e-journal "Resident Note" cannot be accessed from off-campus(2023/Mar/22)

We can't access "Medical Online" from off-campus.
Due to unauthorized access to the e-journal "Resident Note".

Donate used book with the "Start Giving" Campaign.(2023/Mar/03)

Charibon is running a campaigh to add 500yen per case until March 31st.
click here.

Special exhibition is being held.(2023/Feb/20)

" Learn by Pictures " exhibition now being.
Exhibition materials : click here. Flyer : click here.

Added to the valuable book full-text archive.(2023/Feb/08)

"Naika Hiroku" is now available for degital archives.

[Repository] Announcement of data release.(2023/Feb/06)

The following information has been released on the "Kissei" Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository.
Studia humana et naturalia Vol.56 (2022).

[Repository] Announcement of data release.(2023/Jan/13)

The following information has been released on the "Kissei" Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository.
Bulletin of Department of Nursing, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine vol.32 (2022).

Added to the valuable book full-text archive.(2022/Dec/21)

"Jutei Kaitai Shinsho” and "Kyukojigi" are now available for digital archives.

Two canpaign are underway for used book donations.(2022/Dec/12)

10% will be added to the assessed value for each book .
100 yen will be added for each post on Twitter. Please tweet your support to KPUM library support project.
Dec 1st (Thu) - 25th (Sun). click here.

Reopen the study room.(2022/Nov/25)

While paying attention to COVID-19, we will resume the night extension  of the library 3rd reding room (study room).
〔Reopening date]2022/11/28(Mon)
[Open hours]Weekday night extension 21:00~23:00  Saturday night extension 18:00~23:00

〔Repository〕Announcement of data release.(2022/Nov/25)

The following information has been released on the "Kissei" Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository.
2021 Doctoral Dissertation Summary and Review.

Special exhibition is being held.(2022/Nov/07)

"Take a look at the grate seniors lecture notes !" exhibition now being held.
Flyer:click here.

"Recycling Day"used book donation campaingn.(2022/Oct/20)

A campaingn is being held on October 20th to 31th, where a donation of 530yen will be added for each application.

The wall of the library is under renovation(2022/Oct/03)

There will be noise, vibration and shading due to the construction the walls of the library.
Schedule 2022/9~2023/2

"Shimogamokan "will be temporarily closed.(2022/Aug/31)

"Shimogamokan" will be temporarily closed to organize the collection.
September 12th (Mon) to 16th (Fri).

"Isho.jp"trial(2022/Aug/19)

96 titles of Japanese e-journals are being trialed for limited time.
Access: https://www.webview.ishojp/journal (on campus only)
Trial period:Oct.20

"Japanese e-book 7300title" trial(2022/Aug/08)

"Medical Online"e-book available for a limited time.
Access:https://www.medicalonline.jp/>イーブックス
         (on campus only)
User guide:click here
Book list:click here
Trial period:Nov.30

Added to the valuable book full-text archive.(2022/Aug/02)

"Jumon Jishin""Seiyakushiki""Kakke Ron" and "Rekidai Meii Denryaku" are now available for digital archives.

Special exhibition is being held.(2022/Jul/15)

"Started for the first time" exhibition now being held.
Exhibition material :click here.

"BMJ Best Practice" trial(2022/Jul/01)

Clinical decision support tool provided by BMJ.
Access: click here.
Trial period until Sep.4.
Manual: click here.

"APA PsychInfo" trial(2022/Jul/01)

Psychological literature database provided APA.
Access:click here.
Trial period: Jul.1~Sep.30

"NEJM Evidence" trial(2022/Jun/28)

A new journal "NEJM Evidence" has been launched by the Massachusetts Medical Sosiety.
Access click here.
Trial period:Sep.30 2022.

Resume use of the seminar room and AV room(2022/Jun/01)

Seminar rooms of seminar room and AV room can reserved and used.

About the problem of SFX holding information(2022/May/26)

There is a problem with the SFX holding information.
Please check OPAC with the GO button.

Moved old classification books(2022/May/26)

Old classification books will be moved to the storage for organizing.
If you wish to use it, please apply at the counter.

UpToDate Online Explanation Notice(2022/Mar/30)

UpToDate online information session will be held on the following dates.
4/19(Thu)17:00~ /4/20(Wed)18:00~ /5/23(Mon)18:00~ /Click here for details.
A password is required to open the pdf. Please contact the library(liblec@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp).

We instailled a non-contact thermometer.(2022/Mar/22)

A non-contact thermometer was installed at the entrance.
Please measure the temperature before entering the library.

Saturday,March 26 the opening hours of the library will be changed.(2022/Mar/22)

Due to power outage, the opening hours on Saturday, March 26.
The library closes at 18:00 as useal.

[Repository] Announcement of date release(2022/Mar/22)

The following information has been released on the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei".
Catalog of Old Medical Books of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine.

[ Repository ]Announcement of date release(2022/Feb/18)

The following information has been released on the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei".
Studia humana et naturalia No.55.

[Repository] Announcement of data release(2022/Feb/10)

The following information has been released on the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei".
Journal of North Medical Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Vol.7.

〔Repository〕Announcement of data release(2022/Jan/25)

The following information has been released on the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei".
Bulletin of the Depertment of Nursing, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine No.31(2021).

〔Repository〕The university history data release(2022/Jan/19)

The following information has been released on the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei".
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 80 Years History, 100 Years History, 125 Years History and 135 Years History.

Special exhibition is being held(2022/Jan/19)

"How to advance time" exhibition now being held. Exhibition materials:click here. Flyer:click here.

Notice of library system suspention.(2022/Jan/06)

Due to library system maintenance, the system will be stopped for January 12 9:00~17:30.
The survices to be stopped are OPAC and MyLibrary.

Suspension of use of some journals due to bookbinding work.(2021/Dec/10)

We will bind journals published in 2019. Some journals will be suspended borrowing and viewing. Schedule/Bookbinding list

Added to the valuable book full-text archive.(2021/Dec/08)

"Shougaku""Byori Kakuron" and "Ryumachisu Sinron" are now available for digital archives.

Donate used book for "December Campaign"(2021/Dec/03)

From December 6th to 12Th, the purchase price will increase 500yen per cace. Click here.

Notice of library system suspention(2021/Nov/08)

Due to library system maintenance, the system will be stopped for the following times. Wednesday, Nov 10 9:00~17:30. The survices to be stopped are OPAC,My Library, and system lending and returning.

[ Repository ]Announcement of date release(2021/Nov/02)

The following information has been released on the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei".
2020 Doctoral Dissertation Summary and Review.

Special exhibition is being held(2021/Oct/26)

"Visualised novel" exhibition now being held. Exhibition materials : click here Flyer : click here

Extend the opening hours of the library.(2021/Oct/01)

Weekday library will open from 9:00 to 21:00 due to the cancellation of the state of emergency.

Library system suspention(2021/Sep/29)

The library system will be stopped for the following times.
October 13 9:00~17:30. OPAC and Mylibrary are unavailable during the time.

Kenkyu-sha online dictionary(2021/Sep/28)

The service 25 dictionaries of Kenkyu-sha all at once on internet.
URL:http://kenkyusha.co.jp
ID/Password are listed here.
Password is required to open the list. Please contact the library.
Trial period until October 31st.

Measures to prevent COVID-19 infection to the issuance of a state of emergency(2021/Sep/13)

The library will be closed at 20:00 for August 23(Mon)~September10(Fri)30(Thu).

Donate used books for "the Summer Campaign"(2021/Sep/03)

Purchase price will increase  by 10% from September 1st to October 1st.

Measures to prevent COVIT-19 infection to the issuance of a state of emergency(2021/Aug/23)

The library will be closed at 20:00 for August 23(Mon)~September10(Fri).

Added to the valuable book full-text archive.(2021/Aug/18)

"Jutei Kaitai Sinsho Dohanzu""Chukei Zensho" and "Geka Shinron" are now available for digital archives.

Shimogamokan will be temporarily closed(2021/Aug/18)

Shimogamokan will be temporarily closed from Sep.6th (Mon.) to 10th (Fri.).

isho.jp trial access in progress(2021/Aug/06)

We are offering 94 electronic journals from 12 Japanese publishers on a trial basis.
Access click here. Trial period Sep.30.

Admission is arailable for medical professionals and graduates(2021/Jul/15)

Medical professionals should bring an ID that identifies your affiliation.

Library System suspention(2021/Jul/07)

The library system will stop during the following times due to maintenance.July14(Wed.)9:00-17:00
Survices to be stopped are OPAC,My library.

Japanese 6700 ebook trial(2021/Jul/05)

All books from "Medical Online ebooks library" will be available for 4 months.
Access: http://wwwmedicalonline.jp/>ebook  List of book: click here  Trial period:July1-Oct.31

Special exhibition is being held(2021/Jul/05)

"Have a enriching time with ebooks " exhibition now being held. Exhibition materials : click here  Poste: click here

Change of Library opening time(2021/Jun/21)

The Library open until 21:00 for the time being. Books and DVD materials can be borrowed for 4weeks/10 books.

How to enter and leave The Kyoto Institute,Library and Archives is closed.(2021/Jun/02)

The Kyoto Institute,Library and Archives will open from June 1st. After 17:00,the method of leaving the Shimogamokan will change.Please contact counter the Kyoto Prefectural University Library.

About measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection to the issuance of a state of emergency(2021/Jun/02)

The library will be closed at 20:00 for the following period. April 26th (Mon)-June 18th (Fry). The period may change depending on the situation.

"MedOne Plastic Surgery" trial.(2021/May/12)

"MedOne Plastic Surgery" an online learning tool specializing in the field on plastic surgery is being offerd as a trial.The trial period is until Jul.12.

"MedOne Neurosurgery" trial.(2021/May/12)

"MedOne Neurosurgery" an online learning tool specializing in the field on neurosurgery is being offered as a trial.The trial period is Jul.12.

About measures to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection to the issuance of a state of emergency(2021/May/11)

The library will be closed at 20:00 for the forrowing period. April 26th(Mon)ー May 31th (Mon) *The period may change depending on the situation.

UpToDate can be used from off-campus(2021/May/10)

UpToDate Anywhere  started on May 1st. If you register an account, you can access it from off-campus or use it offline. Click here for details.

Introduced "Current Decision Support"(2021/Apr/20)

We have introduced the next-generation medical care manual "Current Decision Support" by 2000 Japanese doctors. Seaching by keywords will provide prescription examples, evidence information, diagnostic algorithm diagrams, etc.

(Extension) Measures to prevent the COVID-19 due to the issuance of a prefecture of emergency(2021/Feb/03)

The library will be closed at 20:00 for the following period.
<Shortened period> Jan18 (Mon) -Mar5 (Fri) 
* The period may change depending on the situation.
 
Please check the page below.

[Repository] "Studia humana et naturalia"Data disclosure(2021/Jan/28)

The following full text has been released at the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository Kissei.
"Studia humana et naturalia" No. 54 (2020)

Fast Facts book series now available(2021/Jan/04)

From Jan 2021, the entire series of Calger's e-books "Fast Facts" has been available to institutions.After accessing each title, click [You already have online access to this title] to download. 

Suspension of use of some journals due to bookbinding work(2021/Jan/04)

We will bind journals published in 2018. Some journals will be suspended borrowing and viewing.  

<Digital Archive>Add to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2020/Dec/05)

We uploaded old book "Igaku Shouden""Meii Zaccho" newly. Please see from Digital Archive.

Library service to associated with COVID-19 (2020/Nov/18)

The correspondance regarding COVID-19 at KPUM Libarary and Shimogamokan is posted onthe following pages respectively.

Kenkyusha Online Dictionary Search Service(2020/Nov/16)

You can search 17 dictionaries of Kenkyusha + 5 optional dictionaries including "Medical English-Japanese Dictionary" on the Internet at once.
◆URL here
◆ID and Password are listed in the password list.(To open the list, password is required.Please contact the Library)
◆Trial period until 2021/1/31(Sun)

KPUM Library Support Project Secondhand book donation resumed(2020/Sep/17)

From Sep. 16th , we have resumed accepting applications for used book donations, which had been suspended, due to the COVID-19. Click here for details.

ProQuest 180,000 e-books are available for trial(2020/Sep/04)

We are offering a trial of Academic Complete, which has collected 180,000 electronic books.
It can be downloaded for each chapter and can be used offline.
Period: -2020/Nov/15 (Sun)

JoVE Science Education Video Free release until the end of December(2020/Sep/04)

Educational videos for online lessons are available for free.
 ◆ JoVE Science Education (series by field)
 ◆ JoVE Core (Video Textbook)
 ◆ JoVE Lab Manual (Experimental Protocol Collection)
     (On-campus only. Can be used by registering an individual account from off-campus)
     Period: -2020/Dec/31 (Sun)

<Digital Archive>Add to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2020/Aug/28)

We uploaded old book "Fushi Keiken Ikun" newly.Please see from Digital Archive.

Trial of 42 magazines such as "Endoscopy"(2020/Aug/03)

Trial provided of Thieme Medical Package.
You can access 42 medical journals such as "J Reconstructive Microsurg".
 
Access : https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/all/home.html
Title : here
Trial period : 2020/8/1 (Sat) - 2020/10/31 (Sat)

Asahi Shimbun "Kikuzo II Visual" trial(2020/Jul/30)

◎ Asahi Shimbun ◎ Weekly Asahi ◎ AERA ◎ Chiezo ◎ People database ◎ Historical photo archive ◎ Asahi graph ◎ English news etc. can be accessed.
 
Access : http://database.asahi.com/  *Up to 2 access only on campus
ID and password : Please see the password list
Trial period : 2020/8/1 (Sat) - 2020/9/30 (Wed)

[Repository] Announcement of data release(2020/Jul/28)

The following information has been released on the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Repository Kissei.
2019 Doctoral Dissertation Summary and Review Summary.

About the exhibition(2020/Jul/28)

The planned exhibition scheduled to be held from July 31 will be postponed due to the fact that the number of newly infected persons with COVID-19 in Kyoto Prefecture has reached the warning standard.
 
We will inform you of the future schedule on our website.

Correspondence of KPUM Library about COVID-19(2020/Jul/16)

eReview self-learning(2020/Jul/07)

The library holds accounts and passwords for 20 teachers and 300 students.
Please make a request to the library (libe@koto...).
 
Manual: Students  Teachers  Video
Period: 2020/8/2 (Sun)
 
■eReview Assesment
  Basic, CBT, national exam, USMLE, US Family Medicine with a wide range of specialist-level problems.
  (Over 30,000 questions)
■eReview Foundation
  Basic 7 subjects Japanese textbook
■Simultaneous test
  Application form: https://bit.ly/2BzZEMQ

2020 latest version of "Visual Biology" available for trial(2020/Jun/22)

The latest 2020 version of the 3D human anatomy model "Visual Biology" is available for trial.
PC (on campus): Here → Recommended browser Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox
PC (off-campus): Here *Password required.
Period: 2020/7/19(Sun)
mobile: Application download site
        *When launching from off-campus, a separate UserName/Password is required.
         The library holds passwords for 120 people.Please contact the library.
Mobile version trial period: 30 days from the date of activation.

Correspondence of KPUM Library about COVID-19(2020/Jun/19)

Nursing Reference Center Plus(2020/Jun/17)

You can see the latest information useful in clinical practice.
・Latest nursing information on diseases and symptoms.
・Demonstration video
・Image document
・Drug information
・E-books etc.
 

Grant's Atolas of Anatomy Video!(2020/Jun/09)

A high-resolution video explains the procedure for anatomy practice that using the Grant method.
 
 Piriod: 2020/8/8/(Sat)
 Access: http://thepoint.lww.com/Book/Show/742869
         [Student Resources]→[Watch & Learn videos]
 *Not available from outside the university.

Learn dissection practice at home!(2020/Jun/09)

Distance learning electronic resources .Currently in trial.
 
 Piriod: 2020/8/5/(Wed)
 Access: here
         *ID and password are required for use from outside the university.
         ( Password list *Contact the library for the password to open the list.)
 
 1.LWW Health Library Premium Basic Sclences Collection
   Electronic textbook platform.
   Access: here → Access to LWW Hearth Library. → Click[Texts]
 
 2.Acland's video Atlas of Human Anatomy.
   Human anatomy video all 5 volumes
 
 3.Bates Visual Guid
   Body observation video guide.
 
 4.5 Minute Consult
   Clinical reference textbook.
 
 5.GIDEON
   Infectious disease/epidemiological diagnosis database.
 

Watch video on Nursing Channel(2020/May/29)

Video materials that effectively carry out active learning such as meal assistance and disaster nursing.
 
Login: https://www.nur-chan.jp/login/
Member registration required: First, you need to register as a member from "New registration".
License key: Listed in the password list.
Reference: User's guide
Period: Until June 30, 2020 (Tue)

Correspondence of KPUM Library about COVID-19(2020/May/29)

Please check the page below.
 

About suspension of library system(2020/May/28)

Due to system maintenance work, the system will stop during the following times.
Suspension period : 2020/6/10 (Wed.) 10:00- *About 3 hours
We apologige for inconvenience.
 
The services to be stopped are OPAC, My Library, and system borrow/return.

Video materials until the end of June(2020/Apr/30)

You can view "Education Video Online", a teaching material distribution service for medical and nursing care issued by Maruzen Publishing Co., Ltd. for a limited time.
19 series including trainee consultation procedures (10 titles in total), latest basic nursing technology series (24 titles in total)
Access: https://www.educational-video-online.jp
Period: Until the end of June 2020
Login name / password: listed in the password list.

【Nurse National Examination Web by System】【e-nurse trainer】Free release.(2020/Apr/30)

A database for national trial measures that contains past 15 years of past questions, simulated questions, explanations of answers, and reference materials
[E-nurse trainer]
Includes nursing technology videos (491) and books (14)
Access: From here
Period: Until May 31, 2020 (Sun)

"Internal Medicine" "Surgery" "Orthopedics" "Separate Orthopedics" "Chest Surgery" "Cancer Nursing" Period limitation delivery.(2020/Apr/30)

You can browse online journals.
Access from off-campus is possible by the Chevrolet certification (GakuNin).
Access: https://www.nankodo.co.jp/r/r_online_journal/
How to use: here
Period: Until May 31, 2020 (Sun)

Access nursing papers with CINAHL Complete.(2020/Apr/30)

You can access the top-level version of CINAHL, a database of papers in the field of nursing, for a limited time. Nursing dissertations, healthcare books, and full dissertations from 1360 are available.
Access: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?profile=ehost&defaultdb=ccm
How to use: Click here
Period: Until June 30, 2020(Tue)

Notice of Library closure(2020/Apr/15)

[ Extension Period ]
 
The library is temporarily closed to prevent the expansion of COVID-19.
 
[Closed period]4/16(Thu) - 5/6(Wed)    5/30(Sat)
 
We apologige for inconvenience.

Opening hours are reduced(2020/Apr/08)

The library opening hours will be shortened to prevent the expansion of COVID-19.→ Library closed from April 16.
 [Open hours] Weekdays 9:00-17:00
  The library is closed on nights, Saturdays and Sundays.
 [Persons who can enter the library] campus + library card holder
 [Period] from Thursday, April 9, 2020

Request to students(2020/Apr/03)

We suspend use of Seminar Room and AV Room to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Library self-study room closed at night and closed on Sundays(2020/Mar/27)

Library 3 Reading Room (self-study room) will be closed to prevent COVID-19 infection.
 [Closed period] 2020/3/7 (Sat.)- for the time being
 [Closed hours]  Weekday night 17: 00-23: 00
                        Saturday night 10: 00-23: 00
                        Sunday 10: 00 ~ 18: 00
【Open hours】during weekday daytime 9: 00-17: 00

Requests for off-campus users(2020/Mar/27)

Outsiders cannot enter the library to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection.
 [Service suspension period] 2020/3/30 (Mon)-For the time being
 [Target person] Outsider (Person without library card)

<Digital Archive>Add to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2020/Mar/24)

We uploaded 5 old books "Gibusu Houtaisho""Goutou Shichisho""Seimikyoku Hikkei""Soui Shinsetsu" and "Shoukan Rikusho" newly.Please see from Digital Archive.

Request from the library about COVID-19(2020/Mar/04)

When entering the library, users should disinfect your hands with the alcohol at the entrance and thoroughly wash your hands, and take measures to prevent infection by yourself. In addition, please use at intervals such as sitting one library seat.
 * If you have symptoms such as fever or cough, please do not enter.

Website about COVID-19(2020/Feb/20)

To support rescue operations around COVID-19, publishers and academic societies have opened special websites for a limited time. These sites are summarized in COVID-19 related information. The latest evidence is constantly updated, so please check it.

Repository data disclosure(2020/Jan/08)

In the repository of KPUM"Kissei", the bulletin  was released.
 ◆Bulletin of School of Nursing Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 2019

<Digital Archive>Add to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2019/Dec/10)

We started offering books "Ransetsu benwaku""Ihanteikou""Ihanteikou naizoudouhanzu""Ihou meikan" and "Seii Konnichihou" newly.

Shimogamokan will be closed for system update and New Year's holiday(2019/Nov/01)

18 Dec 2019 -  4 Jan 2020
Details here

Temporary change of library service by system update(2019/Nov/01)

18 Dec 2019 -  4 Jan 2020
Details here (Service)
Details here (Schedule)

Repository data Uploaded(2019/Oct/16)

We uploaded the summaries and examination result of the 2018 PhD thesis to the KPUM repository "Kissei " .

Handling of temporary closing of the library at the time of weather warning announcement.(2019/Aug/14)

If a Hazardous Wind Warning or Emergency Warning is announced in area including Kyoto
City due to the approach of a tropical cyclone, the library will be temporarily closed.
 
1. When a warning is announced during the library opening.
The library will close immediately.
 
2. When the warning was released.
・Before 7:00・・・Opens as usual.
・From 7:01 to 14:00・・・Opens 2 hours after the warning is released.
・After 14:01・・・Closes all day

Repository data disclosure(2019/Jul/18)

In the repository of KPUM"Kissei", the bulletin  was released.
 ◆Journal of North Medical Center Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Vol.5(2019)

<Digital Archive>Add to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2019/Jul/08)

We started offering books "Kirigami""Shoukanron Syuugi""Baryou Hidenshou""Youjyuin Isoku" and "Igaku shinanhen" newly. Please check  "Rare Books Full Text Archive" out for details

Impact factors etc updated(2019/Jun/27)

★Journal Impact Factor(Clarivate Analytics)
The latest version of Journal Citation Reports (JCR) has been released, and the Journal Impact Factor values ​​have been updated. See here for the detail.
★CiteScore(Elsevier)
Scopus CiteScore
has been updated. See here for details such as calculation method.

Repository data disclosure(2019/Jun/11)

In the repository of KPUM"Kissei", the bulletin  was released.  
『Studia humana et naturalia』№.52(2018)

Repository data disclosure(2019/Apr/22)

In the repository of KPUM"Kissei", the bulletin  was released.
 ◆Research Papers Collection : Department of Nursing-University Hospital, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicinel 2017

Homepage renewed(2019/Mar/29)

Library HP renewed it and supported Mobile devices.

Repository data disclosure(2019/Mar/20)

In the repository of KPUM"Kissei", the bulletin  was released.
 ◆Bulletin of School of Nursing Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 2018

<Digital Archive>Add to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2018/Nov/12)

We started offering books "Shinmyaku Kuden-syuu""Onneki-ron" and "Gekahakki" newly.

3rd reading room night time extension opening (2018/Sep/26)

On weekdays and Saturdays the 3rd reading room is extended night.(Limited to members of KPUM)
Opening hours Weekday 9:00-21:00 →extension 21:00-23:00
       Satureday 10:00-18:00→extension 18:00-23:00
※Please enter within the opening hours because you can not enter during the extended time.
Details here.

【JoVE】【Science Education】Trial in(2018/Aug/10)

We are in the trial of a scientific video journal "JoVE" and "Science Education". You can learn the operation procedure to learn the experiment method with video.
◆Trial period:until 2018/10/2(Tue)

<Repository Kissei>H29 summaries of the doctorical dissertations and summary of examinations have been added.(2018/Aug/08)

We uploaded the summaries and examination result of the 2017 year PhD thesis to the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei ".

<Digital Archive>Add to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2018/Jul/26)

We started offering books "Honzou Keimou Meiso" and "Bokushi Yakuron" newly.

You can borrow books for a long time during summer vacation(2018/Jul/11)

Details here.

"Sleeping abc" exhibition in progress(2018/Jul/10)

Exhibit list: click here. Flyer: click here.

Update Impact Factor(2018/Jun/29)

The latest version of Journal Citation Reports (JCR) was released, and the impact factor value was updated. The interface has also been redesigned. The new interface displays noteworthy papers, countries, institutions, etc. that are increasing the impact factor. New features and usage (PDF)

[Taylor & Francis] back file offer(2018/Jun/21)

Taylor & Francis' science and engineering collection was provided by the National Institute of Informatics and linked from our university.
· Until 1996
· 3 fields (chemistry, physics, mathematics/statistics) 124 journals. title list

Repository data disclosure(2018/Jun/01)

In the repository of KPUM"Kissei", the bulletin of 2 titles was released.
◆Studia humana et naturalia No.51 (2017)
◆Research Papers Collection : Department of Nursing-University Hospital, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicinel 2016
 

2018 Library Purchased Magazine/Database(2018/May/24)

For details.(Campus only)

K-Libnet (Kyoto Library Integrated Catalog Network)(2018/Mar/26)

We will start inter library loan of the Kyoto Prefectural Library from April 1998.By using a cooperative car, you can order books such as the Kyoto Prefectural Public Library to the KPUM library for free.Clici here for details.

Please cooperate with Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Library for support donation(2018/Mar/16)

We will start donating money to support library and library materials in April 2018.The electronic journals which rises every year brings the crisis situation to continuing subscribe a materials.The donation system is aimed at overcoming this situation and providing journals in a stable manner.
For details, please see "Request for Donation"

"Deliciously eating"exhibition in progress(2018/Jan/17)

Flyer:click here  Exhibit:click here

Notice of suspension of e-book "Maruzen eBook Library" service(2017/Dec/09)

Because of system maintenance, the e-book "Maruzen eBook Library" will be temporarily unavaiable.
Stop data 2017/12/28(Wed)20:00-2018/1/3(Wed) 24:00

Recommendation for student books for 2017(2017/Nov/08)

Details and answer sheets are here.

"Reading medicine in Manga" exhibition in progress(2017/Oct/24)

Exhibit:click here, Flyer:click here

Announcement of the bookbinding work(2017/Oct/13)

You can not use a part of the magazine issued in 2016 for bookbinding.Some magazines will be the borrowing and stopped reading.
schedule
, titles(Japanese, English)

<Digital Archive> Added to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2017/Oct/12)

We started offering books "Hiiron" and "Chiseiron" newly.

【DynaMed Plus】trial(2017/Oct/01)

[DynaMed Plus] is a higher version of [DynaMed] that we offer.
The search function has been improved, articles on the recommendation degree, images have been added.
Access destination: DynaMed Plus
Usage guide: here
Trial period: until March 31, 2018 (6 months)
* Accessible from outside the campus by Shibboleth authentication

【Web of Science】 trial(2017/Oct/01)

We are now offering three files of "Web of Science Core Collection"(Science Citation Index Expanded + Social Sciences Citation Index + Arts & Humanities Citation Index) as a trial
Access : Web of Science
Quick referenve guide : click here
Trial period : Nov.30(2months)
Please also cooprate with the questionaire Questionaire form : click here (deadline : Dec 3)

<Digital Archive> Added to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2017/Sep/14)

We started offering books "Ensei Meii Fu-herando Zatsubyo Kikan""Johchi Hiroku" and "Geka Johchi Hiroku" newly.

We will open the 3rd reading room until 23:00(2017/Aug/31)

From September 1, we will open the 3rd reading room on the 2nd floor of the library as a study room until 23:00. (※ Only University faculty and staff, students)
· Other reading rooms are closed as usual at 21:00 on weekdays and at 18:00 on Saturdays.
· You can not enter the room from closed time. Leaving room is available.
Because of trial, it may stop depending on various problems such as rule violation and theft. Please understand and cooperate in compliance.

You can borrow a book for a long time in summer vacation(2017/Jul/14)

Details from here.

【Repository】 Bulletin of the Liberal Arts Education and School of Nursing Data public.(2017/Jul/12)

In the repository of KPUM"Kissei", the bulletin of 2 titles was released.
In the future, we plan to release the latest issue on both bulletins。
◆Studia humana et naturalia
   No.36 - No.41 (2002-2007)
   No.47-No.50 (2013-2016)
◆Bulletin of the School of Nursing, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
        Volume17 (2008)

"Annual Review of Biochemistry" Started to e-journal(2017/Jul/05)

The electronic version of 'Annual Review of Biochemistry' can be read from 2017.
Access from outside the campus is possible by Shibboleth authentication.

"Small creatures" exhibition in progress(2017/Jul/04)

Exhibit list: click here
Flyer: click here

【Medical Online ebooks library】trial(2017/Jul/01)

You can read over 3,000 Japanese books.
Title list: click here
Guide: click here
Accessed from: Medical Online book
Trial period: ~10/31/2017 (Tue)

<Digital Archive> Added to "Rare Books Full Text Archive"(2017/Jun/27)

We started offering a book "Yoka hiroku" newly.

Impact factor latest release(2017/Jun/20)

JCR (Journal Citation Reports) 2016 edition has been released. The latest impact factor will be  2016.Access here.

2017 Library Purchased Magazine/Database(2017/May/22)

For details (campus only)

【Ichushi Web】Use Shibboleth authentication for access from outside the university(2017/Apr/12)

① Click on "学認認証はこちら” below the login button of the Ichushi-Web.
② Select "京都府立医科大学" on selection screen of belonging institution.
③ Enter your universitie's e-mail account, password and login.

E-nurse trainer(2017/Apr/01)

We are now offering a database "e-nurse trainer" for training of new nurses who plus technical videos in 14 nursing books published by Igaku Shoin.
Access : here (login to "e-nurse trainer" from the Igaku Shoin platform)
Period: 1 month (until April 30)

<Digital Archive> New book was added to "Rare books full text archive"!(2017/Mar/31)

We started offering a book "Somon gengi genbyoshiki" newly.

【Maruzen eBook Library】 New ebooks update(2017/Mar/17)

Japanese 21 books was added to the Maruzen eBook Library.
Title list
* 1 concurrent access.

Added 10 "Science Direct eBooks"(2017/Mar/01)

10 titles have been added to "Science Direct eBooks".

<Repository Kissei> H27 summaries of doctoral dissertations and summary of examinations have been added!(2017/Feb/24)

We uploaded the summaries and examination result of the H27 year PhD thesis to the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine repository "Kissei ".

"People who supported the disaster site" Exhibition held in(2017/Feb/14)

<Digital archive> Two books were added to "Rare books full text archive"!(2017/Feb/07)

We started offering 2 books "Ganka Kinnou" and "Shichi-Shinyaku" newly.

Nursing e-book newly arrived(2017/Feb/03)

We added 4 e-books to "Maruzen eBook Library".
E-book> Maruzen eBook Library includes "Shinseiji / Shoni ME Kiki Support Book"2nd Edition, "Shusanki Seishin Hoken eno Izanai"etc. 
* 1 concurrent access.

24 titles added to eBook "ebrary"(2017/Jan/23)

We added 22 e-books such as Oxford and Elsevier's Handbook, Textbook etc. to "ebrary".
It can also be used from outside the campus with the Shibboleth certification.
"Ebrary" will be reborn as "Ebook Central" in the February, and two e-books will be added.

You can access the Shibboleth authentication "Medical Online".(2017/Jan/20)

"Medical Online" database is now available from outside the university.
Please see How to use access with Shibboleth authentication.

More smooth retrieval of papers from outside the university! Integrated search Mecke can be used for Shibboleth authentication(2016/Dec/28)

At Mecke, if you search after authenticationg login・・・
1."Ichushi Web""SCOPUS""JAIRO" search becomes effective in "Articles search"
2.Search results→Access the e-journal fulltext.
3.You can save your search fomula alert results.
Please refer to access by Shibboleth authentication for usage.

Notice of Medical Online Fax Service Stopped(2016/Dec/17)

Please note that the service will be temporarily suspended for both reception and transmission.
December 28 18:00 ~ January 5, 2017 9:00
Full-text download service of document PDF can be used as usual.

You can access the Shibboleth authentication ("JCR" and "ESI)(2016/Dec/16)

These databases are now available from outside the university.
・Journal Citation Reports (JCR)
・Essential Science Indicators (ESI)

12/16 (Fri) Presentation skill up lecture held(2016/Nov/28)

We will have a special lecturer and introduce presentation technique and training method.
Presentation skill up lecture
~ Train the "ability to tell" modeled by the best presentation in the world!
2016/12/16 (Fri) 18: 00-19: 00 <No application required>
at Library AV Room
Instructor Mr. Shun Kobayashi (ProQuest Japan Branch Office)

KPUM Library Support Project "FURUHON BOKIN"(2016/Nov/24)

"Secondhand book 20% UP purchase & postage postcard donation campaign"
We are recruiting donations using old books that have been read.
Written postcards are also eligible for purchase.
・During the two months from December to January.
・A government-made postcard which has been damaged is donated by 50 yen per piece.

【NII Database】Notice of Suspention(2016/Nov/24)

With the inspection of the National Institute of Informatics, services such as CiNii Articles, CiNii Books, KAKEN, JAIRO etc are temporarily suspended.
Stop period: 12/2 (Friday) 17: 00 ~ 12/5 (Mon) 9: 00

Update history of attached library(2016/Nov/22)

We added Recent events on Library General Information> History 
Please look at the history of the last few years, such as starting a new service.

"Old book" and "Digital archive" Exhibition, held in(2016/Oct/25)

Announcement of the bookbinding work.(2016/Oct/14)

You can not use the part of the 2015 issue magazine for binding work.For, some magazines will be the lending and viewing stop.

floor map update(2016/Oct/07)

It renewed the floor map.Learn from the library General Information> floor map.
Number of seats and reservation method of each room, we have provided a link to the application form.

You can access the Shibboleth authentication ( "Cochrane Library" and "J.Clin. Oncol.", etc.)(2016/Oct/04)

New DB and 5 journals is now available from off-campus.
・Cochrane Library
・"American Journal of Physiology"
・"Journal of Applied Physiology"
・"Physiological Reviews"
・"Journal of Clinical Oncology"
・"Applied Linguistics"
(how to use, refer to the access in the Shibboleth authentication)

2 new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2016/Oct/04)

We uploaded 2 new titles.Including 'Zouho jutei naika senyo' 'Byogaku Tsuron'. Do take a look. We will be increasing the titles in the future. 

You can see the vacancy information(2016/Aug/31)

You can check availability for library facilities on the web.
・Library hall
・Conference room
Please access from  Library General Information> vacancy information 
Tentative reservation does not reflect.
If you want to book, please subscribe to the library counter.

Exhibitions (theme: Restaurant original book) held in(2016/Jul/19)

Flyer from here. Exhibition book list from here.

Questionnaire in order to buy the journals in 2017 and books to be recommended to the student(2016/Jul/19)

Details and answer sheet is here.

You can use AV room(2016/Jul/13)

To resume the AV room from July 14.Book of AV room can be up to the next month.

You can not use AV Room(2016/Jun/22)

You can not use the room until early July for the librarie's renovation.Sorry over the inconvenience

Latest version of Impact Factor released(2016/Jun/17)

2015 version of JCR(Journal Citation Reports)has been released. With this, the latest Impact Factor represents 2015 data.
Access: here

Check-out period of books extended during summer vacation(2016/Jun/15)

Details from here.

List of magazines and databases that are subscribed at the library(2016/May/26)

Click here for details (Campus's only)

KPUM Library Support Project "FURUHON BOKIN"(2016/Apr/13)

We estabrished the collection box.Collection sites MAP

"assessment UP campaign of spring! (April-May)"
Two months(April-May) has been implementing the "assessment UP campaign of spring!"The donation amount is assessed at 20% up.Please provide your books on occasion.
 Click here for details.

You can use the ”Saishin Kango Sakuin Web" from off campus.(2016/Apr/01)

You can now log in with ID / PW authentication . (Campus's only) Please refer to the " password list " .
※ The password to open the password list , please contact the library.

"A workshop of the literature information management software EndNote Basic and EndNote product version" to be held(2016/Mar/18)

Welcomed professional instructors, a workshop will be held the literature information management software EndNote Basic and EndNote product version.
Date&Time: April 19, 2016(Tue) 18:00 - 20:00
Venue: Information Science Practice Room, Basement Floor of Nursing Department
No application required

3 new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2016/Mar/15)

We uploaded this time 3 new titles. including `ihoutaiseiron`Do take a look.We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

"KPUM Library Support Project FURUHON BOKIN" start(2016/Mar/02)

We started "KPUM Library Support Project FURUHON BOKIN".
This project is that the valuation of such as books and DVDs of personal belongings which you sell for a predetermined method are donated for the university as "library support donation".
click,here.

New arrival of nursing electronic books(2016/Feb/24)

Two books are added to Electronic books>Maruzen eBook Library.
The titles are "Midwifery skills learned by photos" and "Bioethics learned by cartoon".

3 new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2016/Jan/25)

We uploaded this time 3 new titles. including `chisokusaibaikamujinzou`Do take a look.We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

Temporary suspension of repository(2016/Jan/12)

Repository "Kissei" will temporarily stop the service due to the update work of the system.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] January 12, 2016 (Tue) all day

Progect Display (theme: Diet to feed the brain) now opens(2016/Jan/06)

See a flier from here.
See the list of displayed literature from here.

Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine institutional repository "Kissei" was launched(2016/Jan/04)

From January 2016, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine institutional repository "Kissei" has launched to the public. Access is here.

You can access Shibboleth authentication in the "BMJ", "Oxford University Press"(2015/Dec/11)

Electronic journals DB that can be connected from outside the university added two.
click, here

Temporary suspension of OPACsystem(2015/Dec/08)

OPACsystem will temporarily stop the service.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would appreciated.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] Dec 28(Mon),2015  09:00-17:00
 Please use the Mecke (integrated search).

About of the NDL Digital Collections service(2015/Nov/25)

We started the NDL Digital Collections service.
click,here.

Invitation to lecture meeting for Kyoto prefectural residents(2015/Nov/10)

"Diabetes and dementia seen from the living habits."
click, here

2 new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2015/Nov/05)

We uploaded this time 2 new titles. including `igakusitsukengoshusankahatsumou`Do take a look.
We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

About of Mecke service(2015/Nov/02)

We started pre-service of Mecke.
click,here.

Part of 2014 journals to be unavailable due to book binding operation(2015/Oct/09)

We will bind individual journals issued mainly in 2014 (including some journals issued in the other years, too) to books. Therefore a part of the journals will temporarily be unavailable for checking out or reading. Schedule / Japanese / English

【DynaMed Plus】 now on free trial(2015/Oct/08)

Upper level version of DynaMed has been released. With this, now on free trial.
Trial period ; Until December 31, 2015

Your unnecessary books most welcome! Reuse market to open!(2015/Sep/14)

Toward "Books Reuse Market" that will hold from October 27 (Mon), we would like to invite you to donate some of your unnecessary books to us. For details, click here. Access a flier from here.

【Pier Online]now on free trial(2015/Sep/11)

You can read 49 pharmaceutical nursing-related magazines such as "Latest medicine", "surgical", "internal medicine" that is issued in the country.
◆URL http://www.pieronline.jp/
◆ID・PW:Access the password list.
(please contact us to library for password to open the PDF.)
◆Trial period;Until Sep 30, 2015

Books recommended to be purchased for students in fiscal 2015(2015/Sep/02)

The details of request and answer sheet can be downloaded from here.

Temporary suspension of OPACsystem(2015/Aug/31)

OPACsystem will temporarily stop the service.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would appreciated.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] Aug 31(Mon),2015  09:00-10:00

Progect Display (theme: Medicine to support the sport) now opens(2015/Aug/01)

See a flier from here.
See the list of displayed literature from here.

Stop service temporarily due to maintenance(2015/Jul/30)

The following services will be temporarily stopped.
[Suspension Schedule]
・EndNote :  from Aug 1(Sat) 16:00 to Aug 2(Sun) 1:00
・Databases of Elsevier including "ScienceDirect", "Scopus": Aug 2(Sun) 7:00-11:30

One volume newly added to Old Medical Books Collection of Nisuke Matsumoto Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Science!(2015/Jul/28)

One volume added this time is『Midzuho-gusa』. Do take a look !

Shibboleth authentication start(2015/Jul/23)

With the "GakuNin" participation, it can now be accessed to E-Journal and databases of the contract at the university by Shibboleth authentication from outside the university!
Please refer to the "Electronic Data "> "For Those who access contracted DB-EJ from outside KPUM"> "Shibboleth Authentication" on the left for more information. 

【KENKYUSYA ONLINE DICTIONARY search service】now on free trial!(2015/Jul/22)

◆You can search Kenkyusya's 17 dictionary + Daijirin including "Medical English-Japanese Dictionary" in the Internet .
◆ID・PW:Access the password list.
  (please contact us to library  (libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jpfor password to open the PDF.)
◆Trial period;Until Sep  30, 2015

Questionnaire survey on journals to be purchased by this library in 2016 and survey on journals currently held by the classrooms in 2015(2015/Jul/17)

For details or answer sheets, download from here.

Check-out period of books extended during summer vacation(2015/Jul/15)

Details from here.

【Henry Stewart Talks-The Biomedical and Life Science Collection】now on free trial(2015/Jun/29)

Such as the Nobel Prize winner, the researchers lecture the world's leading online!
 
◆More than 1,500 video talk. English subtitles Allowed
 
 
◆ user's guide (PDF) is here
 
◆Trial period;Until December 31, 2015

【Japan Medical Abstracts Society】 to stop service temporarily due to maintenance(2015/Jun/22)

Japan Medical Abstracts Society will temporarily stop the service.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would appreciated.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] June 28(Sun) 00:00-3:00

Journals and databases purchased by KPUM Library in 2015(2015/Jun/03)

Click here for details.  (campus limited)

Progect Display (theme: The books of professors) now opens(2015/Jun/01)

See a flier from here.
See the list of displayed literature from here.

About of Primo service(2015/Apr/27)

We started pre-service of Primo.
click,here.

New arrival of LWW eBook Collection(2015/Mar/27)

click,here

About APC coupon-code(2015/Mar/10)

click,here.

Temporary suspension of Library services(2015/Mar/10)

We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated. 
Suspension period: from March 23(Mon) , until 29(Sun) ,2015
click.here

【JAMA Network】to stop service temporarily due to maintenance(2015/Mar/09)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by JAMA will be suspended for service.
Scheduled Suspension Period: from 12:00 to 16:00 on March 13, 2015

 

2 new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2015/Mar/03)

We uploaded this time 2 new titles. including `kenkadouzatsuroku`Do take a look.
We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

New arrival of nursing electronic books(2015/Feb/17)

8books are added to Electronic books>Maruzen eBook Library.
*One person can access at the same time.

【Lexicomp Online】 now on free trial(2015/Feb/13)

you can search 3types of chemical information and clinical tool.
please contact us to library  (libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jpfor password to open the PDF.
Trial period;Until March  31, 2015

Project Display(To increase a healthy life span.) now opens(2015/Feb/04)

See a flier from here. See the list of displayed literature from here.

【Medical Online Ebook Library】 now on free trial(2015/Feb/04)

You can access Japanese books  titles of more than 2000 
(Medicine, Nursing Science, Nutrition.)
Title list: here.
Access:  Medical Online. from tab of Ebooks.

Part of 2013 journals to be unavailable due to book binding operation(2015/Jan/20)

We will bind individual journals issued mainly in 2013 (including some journals issued in the other years, too) to books. Therefore a part of the journals will temporarily be unavailable for checking out or reading. Schedule Japanese / English

【Springer Protocols】 now on free trial(2014/Dec/13)

Protocol collection, to cover the experimental field of life science.
click, here

Invitation to lecture meeting for Kyoto prefectural residents(2014/Dec/03)

"To increase a healthy life span."
click, here

Temporary suspension of Library services(2014/Nov/26)

We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated. 
Suspension period: from November 27(Thu) ,2014 until January 4(Sun) ,2015
click.here

Temporary closing of KPUM library(2014/Nov/26)

We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.
Schedule of closing: from December 22(Mon.) to  24(Wed),2014

【Future Science Group】 now on free trial(2014/Nov/10)

you can access  35 magazines ,incloding 「Future」series.
           Future medicine collection.
Trial period;Until February  1, 2015

【BENTHAM Journals】 now on free trial(2014/Nov/10)

you can access  120 journals  (medicine, pharmacology, social science ), including 「Current Pharm Biotech」
access, title list : here
Trial period ; Until January 31, 2015

【Medical Online Ebook Library】 now on free trial(2014/Oct/29)

You can access Japanese books  titles of more than 1500 
(Medicine, Nursing Science, Nutrition.)
Title list: here.
Access:  Medical Online. from tab of Ebooks.

3 new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2014/Oct/18)

We uploaded this time 3 new titles including "idan" Do take a look.
We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

Your unnecessary books most welcome! Reuse market to open!(2014/Oct/18)

oward "Books Reuse Market" that this library will hold from October 27 (Mon), we would like to invite you to donate some of your unnecessary books to us. For details, click here. Access a flier from here.

Books recommended to be purchased for students in fiscal 2014(2014/Sep/10)

The details of request and answer sheet can be downloaded from here.

Latest version of Impact Factor released(2014/Aug/08)

2013 version of JCR(Journal Citation Reports)has been released. With this, the latest Impact Factor represents 2013 data.
Access: here

Progect Display (Goodbye Hanazono Campus) now opens(2014/Aug/01)

See a flier from here.
See the list of displayed literature from here.

Two volumes newly added to Old Medical Books Collection of Nisuke Matsumoto Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Science!(2014/Jul/29)

Journals and databases purchased by KPUM Library in 2014(2014/Jul/11)

Click here for details.

Questionnaire survey on journals to be purchased by this library in 2015 and survey on journals currently held by the classrooms in 2014(2014/Jul/11)

For details or answer sheets, download from here.

Check-out period of books extended during summer vacation(2014/Jul/11)

Details from here.

Progect Display (theme: the small books collection) now opens(2014/May/01)

See a flier from here.
See the list of displayed literature from here.

【Thieme Clinical Collection】 New arrival of electronic books(2014/Mar/14)

We purchased  30 titles e-books published by Thieme in 2012

【ebrary doody's Springer】New arrival of electronic books(2014/Mar/10)

We purchased 80 titles e-books published by Springer in 2011-2013
 

【Thieme eNeurosurgery】 Now on free trial (2014/Feb/19)

The trial of this time is going on with electronic resources that
cover neurosurgical areas comprehensively. Operational procedures,
electronic books, electronic journals, images and videos
are provided.
◆Access: http://eneurosurgery.thieme.com
◆Trial period: 2014/4/30

[WILEY Online Library] New arrival of electronic books(2014/Jan/20)

We newly purchased the Wiley's 100 bestseller electronic books for medicine and health sciences.
* Details of titles  www.wiley.co.jp/electronic/healthsci_top100_201306.xls
A search hits the target contents from the search window for electronic journals and electronic books.

25 new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2013/Dec/25)

We uploaded this time 25 new titles including "Shinkan Irinjogensaiseizensho volume 1-8". Do take a look.
We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

[Procedures CONSULT] now available for reading on line !(2013/Dec/05)

This is a database on clinical procedures with explanatory video clips. More than 150 procedures are accessible in both Japanese and English.
Access: http://www.proceduresconsult.jp/

Project Display (Theme: Attention! Preventive Medicine) now opens(2013/Dec/02)

See a flier from here. See the list of displayed literature from here.

New arrival of nursing electronic books(2013/Nov/25)

Two books are added to Electronic books>Maruzen eBook Library.
The titles are "Pediatric nursing skills learned by photos" and "Examination and nursing".

EndNote introductory seminar to be held (2013/Nov/21)

Date & time: December 12 (Thu)  18:00~19:00
Place: AV room of KPUM library
Intended participants: KPUM affiliates (EndNote beginners)
Instructor: Mr. Go Hashimoto, Usaco, Osaka
Application: No prior application required

Temporary suspension of NII database service(2013/Nov/13)

National Institute of Informatics (or NII) will stop its services including CiNii Articles、KAKEN、and JAIRO, due to the legal power failure.
Period: Between November 22 (Fri), 17:00 and November 25 (Mon) 9:00

【The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection】now on free trial(2013/Nov/01)

You can attend  online classes of researchers who are leading the world, including Nobel Prize winners.
◆URL : http://www.hstalks.com/access
◆ID・PW:Access the password list.
◆Trial period: until January 31, 2014

Invitation to lecture meeting for Kyoto prefectural residents "Aiming to prevent stomach and colon cancer - by both cancer screening and regular life style!"(2013/Oct/25)

Click here for details.

Two new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2013/Oct/24)

We uploaded this time two new titles, "Manbyokaisyun vol.1-8" and "Syokankeibi vol. 1,2 and 3(final)". Do take a look. We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

Invitation for general competitive bidding (digital archive construction and related works of literature held by Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Library)(2013/Oct/09)

We invite to the captioned general competitive bidding. See details from here.

Elsevier to suspend service temporarily(2013/Sep/30)

Your unnecessary books most welcome! Reuse market to open!(2013/Sep/25)

Toward "Books Reuse Market" that this library will hold from October 21 (Mon), we would like to invite you to donate some of your unnecessary books to us. For details, click here. Access a flier from here.

Books recommended to be purchased for students in fiscal 2013(2013/Aug/30)

The details of request and answer sheet can be downloaded from here.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2013/Aug/20)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] August 25(Sun), 2013, from 11:00 to 19:00 (8 hours/Japan time)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

[Maruzen eBook Library] to stop service temporarily due to maintenance(2013/Aug/14)

Maruzen eBook Library will temporarily stop the service of 2 e-books; "Lively practise of nursing study" and "Observation and judgement for nursing" as follows.
Scheduled Suspension Period: from 7:30 to 12:00 on August 27, 2013
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

[Thieme Clinical Collections] now on free trial(2013/Aug/08)

Included are illustrations, clinical photos, high-resolution radiological images and so on.
Access: http://lib.myilibrary.com
Pamphlet:Brochure
Included titels:Title list, 2013 Frontlist
Trial period:Until September 30, 2013

[Cell Press campaign] now on free trial(2013/Aug/02)

Cell Press provides, on a free trial basis, all the dissertations featured in their publications including the latest issues of "Cell Stem Cell","Immunity","Neuron" and "Cell Metabolism". 
Cell Press HP: http://www.cell.com/cellpress 
Journal list: Access from here.
(A search from the electronic journal search window of this library's website can hit the targeted contents)
Trial period: until September 30, 2013

Project Display(Theme: This book is hot!) now opens(2013/Aug/01)

See a flier from here. See the list of displayed literature from here.

Three volumes newly added to Old Medical Books Collection of Nisuke Matsumoto Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Science!(2013/Jul/24)

Three volumes added this time are "Ranryouhou", "Honzou Keimou Meiso", and "Chiseiron". Do take a look ! 

JCR to stop service temporarily(2013/Jul/23)

Due to maintenance, Journal Citation Reports will be suspended for service as follows.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] from July 28(Sun) 22:00 (Japan Time) to July 29(Mon) 10:00

Check-out period of books extended during summer vacation(2013/Jul/08)

Details from here.

Part of 2012 journals to be unavailable due to book binding operation(2013/Jul/04)

This library will bind individual journals issued mainly in 2012 (including some journals issued in the other years, too) to books. Therefore a part of the journals will temporarily be unavailable for checking out or reading. Details from here.

Questionnaire survey on journals to be purchased by this library in 2014 and survey on journals currently held by the classrooms in 2013(2013/Jul/04)

For details or answer sheets, download from here.

Latest version of Impact Factor released(2013/Jul/01)

2012 version of JCR(Journal Citation Reports)has been released. With this, the latest Impact Factor represents 2012 data.

[RSC eBook Collection] now on free trial(2013/Jun/04)

You can access electronic books issued by Royal Society of Chemistry, including "Air Quality in Urban Environments".
Access:http://pubs.rsc.org/en/ebooks?key=title&value=newtitle 
List of titles: http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/eBooks/licensinginfo.asp
Use conditions:50 downloads possible in a month
Trial period:Until July 31

"Konnichi no Rinsho Support" restarts free trial(2013/Jun/04)

"Konnichi no Rinsho Support (Today's Clinical Medicine Support)" is an on-line clinical support tool provided by Elsevier. It covers clinical information conforming to the Japanese practice guidelines.
* Trial Period : until June 22 (Sat), 2013
* URL: http://pre.clinicalsup.jp 
* Access: ID/PW and institution codes are shown on Password List. If you don't know the password to open the Password List, send an email to KPUM Library (libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp).

Project Display(Theme: Books showing with attractive illustrations) now opens(2013/Jun/03)

See a flier from here. See the list of displayed literature from here.

Journals and databases purchased by KPUM Library in 2013(2013/May/10)

Click here for details.

[RSC Journal] now available on free trial(2013/May/02)

You can access 43 journals issued by Royal Society of Chemistry, including "Chemical Communications".
Access: http://pubs.rsc.org/ 
Titles included: Click here 
Trial period: until July 31

Thieme Journal now available on free trial(2013/May/01)

You can access 33 medical journals including "Seminars in Plastic Surgery".
Title List & Access: Click here.
Trial Period: Until July 31

JCR to stop service temporarily(2013/Apr/23)

Due to maintenance, Journal Citation Reports will be suspended for service as follows.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] from April 28(Sun) 7:00 (Japan Time) to April 29(Mon) 10:00

[Maney Publishing] now on free trial(2013/Apr/18)

You can access all the journals (around 165 titles) of Maney Publishing. Apart from the medical field journals like "Redox Report", "Speech, Language and Hearing" and etc., publications on a variety of academic disciplines such as engineering, literature and so on are also included.
Access: www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney
Trial Period: Until July 10, 2013

MEDLINE Complete and CINAHL Complete now on free trial(2013/Apr/15)

They are medical and nursing databases for academic dissertations. Covered are 2100 and 1500 journals on each database including "Gerontologist" and "J.Midwifery & Women's Health" and so on. 
Access: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip
Covered Titles: http://www.ebscohost.com/title-lists
Trial Period: By the end of July, 2013

New title added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2013/Mar/26)

We uploaded this time a new title, "Koutei Daikei Somon vol.1-24". Do take a look. We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

Electronic Japanese journals "Medical on line" to be available from April 1(2013/Mar/26)

On top of PDFs of around 960 journals including "Japanese journal of cancer clinics", ”The journal of therapy" and "Neonatal Care", you can use the medical drug search and the medical equipment/related services search. 
URL: http://www.medicalonline.jp/
A search from the electronic journal search window of this library website and Ichushi-web can hit the contents.

Temporary suspension of Library services due to blackout(2013/Mar/15)

This library's On-Line Public Access Catalogue(OPAC) search and web services will be suspended due to electric power interruption.We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated. 
Suspension period: from March 16(Sat) around PM18:00 until March 18(Mon) around AM9:00

Temporary closing of KPUM library(2013/Mar/08)

This library will temporarily close to renovate the floor of its reading rooms and upgrade the audio visual equipment of its AV Room as follows. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated. Schedule of closing: from March 22(Fri) to March 25(Mon),2013

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2013/Mar/05)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] March 10(Sun), 2013, from 12:00 to 18:00 (6 hours/Japan time)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

"Konnichi no Rinsho Support" now on a free trial!(2013/Mar/05)

"Konnichi no Rinsho Support (Today's Clinical Medicine Support)" is an on-line clinical support tool provided by Elsevier. It covers clinical information conforming to the Japanese guidelines. While this trial does not necessarily presuppose our future purchase, do take advantage of this opportunity. 
* Trial Period : until March 31, 2013 (re-extended)
* URL: http://pre.clinicalsup.jp(changed as from March 1)
* Access: ID/PW and institution codes are shown on Password List. If you don't know the password to open the Password List, send an email to KPUM Library (libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp).

Maruzen eBook Library to stop service temporarily due to maintenance(2013/Mar/05)

Maruzen eBook Library will temporarily stop the service of 2 e-books; "Lively practise of nursing study" and "Observation and judgement for nursing" as follows. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] from March 10(Sun) 00:00-12:00

Temporary closing of KPUM library(2013/Feb/26)

This library will temporarily close to renovate the floor of its reading rooms and upgrade the audio visual equipment of its AV Room as follows. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.
Schedule of closing: 4 days within the period from March 22(Fri) through March 29(Fri),2013
* Final decision will be made early March.

JCR to stop service temporarily(2013/Feb/13)

Due to maintenance, Journal Citation Reports will be suspended for service as follows.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] from February 16(Sat) 23:00 (Japan Time) to February 17(Sun) 11:00AM

Maruzen eBook Library to stop service temporarily due to maintenance(2013/Feb/08)

Maruzen eBook Library will be suspended for service as follows. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] from February 10(Sun) 00:00-12:00 and February 14(Thu) 18:00-20:00

Bentham Science Publishers' electronic journals now on trial(2013/Feb/04)

Bentham Science Publishers is an international academic publisher that provides the latest information in the disciplines including biomedicine, medicine, engineering, science technology, computers, and social science. At the moment, 117 electronic journals are accessible. While this trial does not presuppose our future purchase, do take advantage of this opportunity. 
Trial Period: February 4 to May 4, 2013 (3 months)
URL: www.eurekaselect.com (Login by IP address) 
Titles: Current Pharmaceutical Design, Current Medicinal Chemistry, and etc. Click here to take a look.

"Konnichi no Rinsho Support" now on a free trial!(2013/Feb/01)

"Konnichi no Rinsho Support (Today's Clinical Medicine Support)" is an on-line clinical support tool that provides information, required at on-the-spot clinical practices, including the evidence-based overview on diseases and symptoms, diagnoses and treatment policies. It covers clinical information conforming to the Japanese guidelines. In this trial, around 230 contents are accessible (all in Japanese). While this trial does not necessarily presuppose our future purchase, do take advantage of this opportunity. 
* Trial Period : until February 28, 2013 (extended)
* URL: http://demo2.clinicalsup.jp/("Konnichi no Rinsho Support")
* Access: The ID/PW is shown on Password List. If you don't know the password to open the Password List, send an email to KPUM Library (libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp).

JCR to stop service temporarily(2013/Jan/18)

Due to maintenance, Journal Citation Reports will be suspended for service as follows.
[Scheduled Suspension Period] from January 20(Sun) 23:00PM (Japan Time) to January 21(Mon) 11:00AM

Project Display "Dedicating to 20th Anniversary Year, My lifetime companion - book to keep over a lifetime" to be held from January 22 through February 12(2013/Jan/10)

For details, click here.

Two new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2013/Jan/07)

We newly uploaded this time two titles. They are "Sachou Gyokukousho, Prefice/Index, Volumes 1/2/3, Final volume " and "Sinou Satan, Volumes 1/2". Do take a look. We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

Project Display (Theme: Encouragement of brain healthy life) now opens(2012/Dec/03)

See the flier and display scenes from here. See the list of displayed literature from here.

KPUM electronic guidebook commemorating 140th anniversary year uploaded(2012/Nov/28)

In commemoration of the 140th year since the foundation, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine produced a guidebook and posted its electronic version on the website. See details from here. You can also watch a KPUM guide movie that was made along with the book. 
 

Patients' Library Hohoemi opened on November 21!(2012/Nov/22)

On the 3rd floor of KPUM hospital, "Hohoemi", a library for patients, was newly opened and started its service on November 21(Wed). "Hohoemi" library is a part of the hospital's facilities and operated by volunteers. KPUM library cooperated to help open the new library. It aimes to become a library that is loved by all the users with its holdings of around 1500 books. See details from here.

[Temporary suspension of this library's network services](2012/Nov/13)

Due to the maintenance work of networking equipment, this library's "Online Public Access Catalogue"(OPAC) and Web Service will stop temporarily. The Internet connection from this library will simultaneously be suspended.
Scheduled suspension period: November 14(Wed) from 17:00 to 18:00 (around 1 hour)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Two new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2012/Nov/06)

We newly uploaded this time two titles. They are "Ika Senjimon Chuu", "Youan Sensei Himei Gyoujou; Furoku Youan Sensei Ikyou". Do take a look. We will be increasing the titles in the future, too.

Your unused books most welcome as Reuse Market growing popular(2012/Oct/25)

We are continually expecting the donation of unused books from KPUM staff and students, because "Books Reuse Market" has been popular since its opening on October 23 (Tue).
* Donation period: until October 31 (Wed), 2012
* Donation requirements: (1) unused books (2) all categories welcome (3) no handwritten insertions

Temporary suspension of NII database service(2012/Oct/25)

National Institute of Informatics (or NII) will stop its services including CiNii、NACSIS Webcat、KAKEN、GeNii, due to the legal power failure. 
Period: Between November 3 (Sat), 17:00 and November 5 (Mon) 9:00
For details, See the following web page.
*System maintenance information

Applications now taken for lecture meeting for Kyotoites "Aging and brain's health - to live a vivid and young life for long"(2012/Oct/19)

Click here for details

Events commemorating 20th anniversary year of KPUM Library and Joint Lecture Building(2012/Oct/19)

Access a related home page from here. Click here for a flier.

Your unnecessary books most welcome! Reuse market to open(2012/Sep/27)

Toward "Books Reuse Market" that this library will hold from October 23 (Tue), we would like to invite you to donate some of your unnecessary books to us. For details, click here. Access a flier from here.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2012/Sep/19)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] September 30(Sun), 2012, from 11:00 to 23:00 (12 hours/Japan time)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

Books recommended to be purchased for students in fiscal 2012(2012/Aug/30)

The details of request and answer sheet can be downloaded from here.

Lists of Research Labs' Holdings (Journals) updated to FY2012 version(2012/Aug/22)

Research Labs' journals:  Western Japanese

ScienceDirect and Scopus to be suspended for service temporarily(2012/Aug/17)

Due to product version upgrade, Elsevier will suspend service temporarily for ScienceDirect(electronic journal) and Scopus(literature search).
[Scheduled Suspension Period] from August 25 (Sat) 20:30 to 26 (Sun) 15:30, Japan Time (around 19 hours)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and ask you to kindly understand the situation.

Five new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2012/Aug/16)

We newly uploaded this time five titles. They are "Kyoto Ryoubyouin Nikkouroku", "Kirigami", "Sinmyaku Kudenshuu", "Ihou Meikan", "Youjuin Isoku". Do take a look.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2012/Aug/09)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] August 19(Sun), 2012, from 11:00 to 23:00 (12 hours)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

Digital Archive(2012/Jul/19)

At the moment, you cannot access the Digital Archive. Please understand.

Temporary closure and maintenance operation during summer vacation(2012/Jul/12)

*Temporary closing of this library: August 25(Sat)
*Renewal operation of Entrance/Departure system: August 25(Sat) to 27 (Mon)
This library will be closed temporarily on August 25(Sat) and regularly on August 26(Sun). On August 27(Mon), it will regularly be opened, but the renewal operation will still continue.
*Operation to replace electrically-driven stacks' base: August 6(Mon) to 8(Wed)
During the operation, you may not be able to access some literature, because a part of electrically-driven stacks(low layer) will stop. We regret any incovenience this may cause, and solicit your understanding and cooperation.

Latest version of Impact Factor released(2012/Jul/05)

2011 version of JCR(Journal Citation Reports)has been released. With this, the latest Impact Factor represents 2011 data.

Part of 2011 journals to be unavailable due to book binding operation(2012/Jul/04)

This library will bind individual journals issued mainly in 2011 (including some journals issued in the other years) to books. Therefore a part of the journals will temporarily be unavailable for checking out or reading. Details from here.

Check-out period of books extended during summer vacation(2012/Jul/04)

Details from here.

Questionnaire survey on journals to be purchased in 2013 and survey on journals currently held by the classrooms in 2012(2012/Jul/02)

For details or answer sheets, download from here.

KPUM LAN to stop temporarily due system maintenance(2012/Jun/27)

During the following period, the internet service on campus will not be available. Please be careful that you will not be able to access this library's website, databases, and electronic journals.
Maintenance schedule: July 1 (Sun), from AM1:00 (1 hour after midnight) to AM6:00 (early morning)
We regret any incovenience this may cause, and solicit your understanding and cooperation.

[ProQuest to stop service temporarily](2012/Jun/20)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] July 1(Sun), 2012, from 11:00 to 23:00 (12 hours)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

Medical literature search service "Medical Online" now on free trial!(until August 17)(2012/Jun/18)

You can search and read the latest issues and back numbers of Japanese medical electronic journals (more than 900 titles). Broad fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, nursing, nutriology, medical technologies are covered including "Gekkan Nursing"(Monthly Nursing), "Gan to Kagakuryouhou"(Cancer and Chemotherapy), "Shonika Shinryou"(Pediatric Practice). Database "Kusuri"(Drugs) and "Product"(Medical products) are also accessible. While this trial does not necessarily presuppose our future purchase, do take advantage of this opportunity. 
◆Trial Period: From June 18 to August 17, 2012 (2 months)
◆Access:http://www.medicalonline.jp

New Project Display (Theme:Take a look! Volumes of lectures by our great seniors) now opens(2012/Jun/01)

See the flier from here. See the list of displayed literature from here.

Medical and Nursing database "Medical Finder" now on free trial(Until June 30)(2012/May/31)

"Medical Finder" is a website of electronic journals published by Igaku Shoin. You can read full text articles of 34 Japanese journals including "Kokyu to Junkan (Aspiration and Circulation)", "Seishin Kango (Psychiatric Nursing)". It covers from the back numbers in the past 9 years (from 2003 onwards) to the latest literature.
*Trial period: June 1 to 30, 2012 (30 days)
*Access: https://top.islib.jp/bcs/li/kpu-m/

Clinical support database "UpToDate Online Version" purchased and accessible(2012/May/30)

Access:http://www.uptodate.com/online (unlimited simultaneous access)
Manuals:Frequently-asked Question  User Manual

Relocation of 2011 journals(May 8,2012)(2012/May/08)

Journals issued in 2011 and now stacked in the pigion boxes on the first floor will be moved to the fixed bookshelves.
* Work day & time: May 14, 2012, 10:00 - 17:00
It may be hard sometimes to find the location of materials during the period. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and solicit your understanding and cooperation.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2012/May/02)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] May 6(Sun), 2012, starting from 11:00 to 23:00 (12 hours/Japan time)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

44 RSC journals now on free trial(2012/May/01)

Forty-four chemistry journals published by RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry) can be accessed for 90 days. (Inauguration issues that have been released previously are also included)
Access: http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/ (A search is scheduled to hit the contents from E-Journal Search Window, too)
Period: 2012/5/1~7/31

URL of JCR Science Ed.to be changed(2012/Apr/24)

Effective April 29, the old address will be invalid to access Journal Citation Reports(JCR) Science Ed. Change your bookmarks to the new URL specified as follows.
http://webofknowledge.com/JCR

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2012/Mar/23)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] March 25(Sun), 2012, starting from 11:00 to 23:00 (12 hours/Japan time)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

<Digital Archive> A new title added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2012/Mar/22)

<Digital Archive> A new title added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!
We newly uploaded a title, "Bakudoku Zensho". Do take a look. We will be increasing the number of new titles in the future, too.

Selection of journals and databases to be purchased in 2012(2012/Mar/15)

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2012/Mar/08)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] March 18 (Sun), 2012, starting from 11:00 to 23:00 (12 hours/Japan time)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

New!! Project Display (Theme:Gazing at the human body) now opened(2012/Jan/27)

New!! Project Display (Theme:Gazing at the human body) now opened
View displayed books from here (Select by category)

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2012/Jan/26)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] February 5 (Sun), 2012, starting from 12:00 for around 12 hours
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

Distributed materials at EndNote Seminar uploaded(2012/Jan/25)

Electronic Resources Seminar(2012/Jan/25)

Explanation of electronic journals and databases available for use at KPUM will be given from basics.
Date&Time: February 24 (Fri), 2012, 18:00-19:00 
Venue: AV Room of this library
Content: Electronic Resources Seminar
Prior Application: not required 
* If you bring your notebook PC, you can search together with an instructor.( Number of wired connections is limited) You can understand the content by the explanation alone without your PC.

Ovid Nursing Full Text(2012/Jan/18)

We provide the 43 titles of collections of nursing electronic journals published by LWW. From January to March they will be on a free trial basis, and are highly likely to be continued from April and onwards. University-wide access is made possible, thanks to the Nursing Department's purchase. 
[Information about the Collections] http://demo.ovid.com/trial/onftp/onftp_trial.html
(A search will hit the contents from the Electronic Journal Search Window)
[Simultaneous access number] Unlimited

Notice on electronic version of Japanese Nursing Association's Collection of Papers(2012/Jan/18)

Starting from the fiscal year 2011 (The 42nd), the captioned Collection will be digitized and linked to the Latest NursingIndex.You can read and download all the 10 areas of "the Collection of Papers (electronic version)" based upon the search result obtained by the Latest Nursing Index on this library's home page.
*The member of Japanese Nursing Association can read and download from "Member Direct".
*With the digitization, the print version will be discontinued.

Renewal of Latest Nursing Index Web(2012/Jan/18)

IchushiLinkService will be introduced. This will make access to full-text data easier, including electronic version of Japanese Nursing Association's Collection of Papers (electronic version). The operation is scheduled to start in February 2012. For details, access the following URL.
http://www.nurse.or.jp/nursing/education/gakkai/pdf/kangosakuin-2.pdf

Domestic journals discontinued or suspended in 2012(2012/Jan/18)

Discontinued in 2012 - Geka Chiryou, Sougou Rinshou, EB Nursing
Sales Suspended - Nihon Kango Gakkai Ronbunshuu fiscal 2011(The 42nd)

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2012/Jan/13)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during the access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: January 14(Sat), 2012, maximum 2 hours starting from 19:00 (Japan Time)

EndNote Seminar to be held!(2012/Jan/05)

Date and Time: January 19 (Thu), 2012, 18:00 -19:00
Venue: AV Room of this library
Instructor: Mr. Go Hashimoto, Usaco 
No prior application required

Temporary suspension of Library services due to blackout(2011/Dec/19)

This library's On-Line Public Access Catalogue(OPAC) search and web services will be suspended due to electric power interruption.We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated. 
Suspension period: from December 22 (Thu) 17:00 until December 24 (Sat) 10:00

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/Dec/16)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during the access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: December 17(Sat), 2011, maximum 2 hours starting from 19:00 (Japan Time)

"UpToDate" online version now on a free trial(2011/Dec/14)

"UpToDate" is an evidence-based clinical support database. Specific answers to clinical queries can be obtained. This online trial is available for the KPUM affiliates until the end of this fiscal year. While it is not on condition of our purchase, give it a try taking this opportunity. So far "UpToDate" has been accessible by DVD version inside this library. However from March 2012 onwards, it will not be accessible in this library, because DVD version will be discontinued. Please understand the situation and make an effective use of this trial. 
[Access] http://www.uptodate.com/online
[Simultaneous access number] unlimited
[Manual] UpToDate Site Licence Online Manual (PDF)
[Trial period] Until the end of March, 2012

Order of literature photocopies placed to outside KPUM at the year-end and new-year period(2011/Dec/06)

If an order is placed for photocopies of literature to libraries outside KPUM on or after December 15 (Thu), cases may occur where ordered copies do not arrive by the year-end due to the situation at counterpart libraries, which please note in advance.

PubMed Seminar to be held!(2011/Dec/06)

Explanations will be given on how to use PubMed from basics to application.
Date and Time: December 16 (Fri), 2011, 18:00 -19:00
Venue: AV Room of this library
Content: How to use PubMed
No prior application required

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Nov/29)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] December 4 (Sun), 2011, from 12:00 for around 12 hours
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

[Scientific American1845-1909 archives now temporarily opened for free](2011/Nov/22)

"Scientific American" published by Nature Publishing Group is accessible for free from its 
first issue to 1909 issues.
Access: http://forcast.emailalert.jp/c/afwNaabr2rxbjRab
Free Access Period: until November 30 (Wed),2011

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/Nov/04)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during the access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: November 5(Sat), 2011, maximum 2 hours starting from 19:00 (Japan Time)

Database of The Yomiuri Shinbun articles called "Yomidasu History Museum" now available for a free trial !(2011/Nov/04)

You can search and view about 11 million articles ranging from the inaugural issue of the 7th year of the Meiji Period (1874) to the latest one. In addition to the search in the Daily Yomiuri published in English and in the Modern Who's Who, "Article clipping function", "Japanese to Japanese/English to Japanese/Japanese to English Dictionaries","Imidasu Terminology Function" and "Yomidasu Dictionary Function" are also available. 
Search Screen: https://database.yomiuri.co.jp/rekishikan/ (accessible only from PC terminals connected to KPUM LAN)
Trial Period: until December 31(Sat), 2011

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Nov/02)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] November 6 (Sun), 2011, from 11:00 AM for around 12 hours
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Oct/14)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] October 23 (Sun), 2011, from 11:00 AM for around 12 hours
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

JCR service to stop temporarily(2011/Oct/07)

Please take note that the access to JCR will be affected due to the server maintenance.
Scheduled suspension period: October 9 (Sun),2011, from 21:00 (Japan time) (for around 12 hours)

<Digital Archive> Two new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2011/Oct/04)

<Digital Archive> Two new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!
We newly uploaded two titles, "Nikkou Furoku Kaibou Shouran" and "Seii Zappou Dai1-11Gou". Do take a look. We will be increasing the number of new titles in the future, too.

CINAHL workshop to be held(2011/Sep/15)

Date&Time: September 28, 2011(Wed) 17:00 - 18:00
Venue: Information Science Practice Room, Basement Floor of Nursing Department
Instructor: Mr. Mitsuaki Ohno, EBSCO *No application required

Elsevier to suspend service temporarily(2011/Sep/09)

Due to product release, SciVerse ScienceDirect(electronic journal) will not be available for service. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and ask you to kindly understand the situation. 
Scheduled Suspension Period: from September 10 (Sat) 20:30 (for about 11 hours) Japan Time

[Adis International Collection now on a free trial](2011/Sep/05)

This is a package of 20 journals covering clinical pharmacology,drug research,and therapeutics in detail.
Trial Period: 2011/9/5-11/3
Access: http://ovidsp.ovid.com/autologin.html
Collection Catalogue:http://access.ovid.com/demo/asiapacific/japan/kfi999/adisictrial.htm

[Cambridge Books Online Excellence in E-Publishing now on a free trial](2011/Sep/01)

Online electronic books published by Cambridge University Press, covering subjects from all disciplines across science, technology and medicine, as well as humanities and social sciences.
◆Trial Period:2011/9/1-9/30
◆Access:http://ebooks.cambridge.org

【Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology Online now on a free trial】(2011/Sep/01)

"Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology" series is now available on line, inclulding essential information on the prescription of psychotherapeutic drugs, psychopharmacological research,and new drugs development. 
・Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology
・The Prescriber's Guide
・Stahl's Illustrated Series
◆Trial Period:2011/9/1-9/30
◆Access:http://stahlonline.cambridge.org/

[Cancer and Chemotherapy now on a free trial](2011/Sep/01)

Full text articles published in 2004 and onwards including latest issues are accessible 
◆Trial Period:9/1-9/30
◆Access:http://www.pieronline.jp/content/serial/0385-0684

New!! Project Display (Theme:Brain and Environment) now opened(2011/Sep/01)

New!! Project Display (Theme:Brain and Environment) now opened (September 1, 2011)
View displayed books from here (Select by category)

[You can access electronic contents this library purchases from your home (KPUM internal only!)](2011/Sep/01)

It is our principle that electronic contents this library purchases be accessed inside KPUM premises only. Take note they are accessible via VPN(Virtual Private Network) from outside KPUM premises. For details click here.
However some of the electronic contents do not allow VPN access by contractual restrictions. Use the suitable contents referring to the notes specified on the table showing the accessibility of each content. 
Contact on electronic contents: KPUM Library (libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp)
Contact on VPN connection: Computer Office (cmg@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp)

Lists of Research Labs' Holdings (Journals) are updated to FY2011 version(2011/Aug/31)

Research Labs' journals: Western Japanese

[Kyoto Prefectural Library and KPUM Library to hold Lecture Meeting for Kyotoites](2011/Aug/23)

As a joint initiative by this library and Kyoto Prefectural Library, a lecture meeting targeting Kyoto Prefecture residents will be held with KPUM Library Director Shinji Fushiki as a lecturer. 
Title: "To protect children's brains - what kind of impact do environmental chemicals have on them?" 
Date & Time: September 11(Sun), 2011, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: Kyoto Prefectural Library (Not KPUM Library. Be careful), Multimedia Room on the 3rd floor
Maximum attendance of 80 people: A prior application is required. This library accepts applications.
For details, access from the following link. 


Flier of the lecture meeting held on September 11

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Aug/17)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] August 21 (Sun), 2011, for some 12 hours starting from 11:00AM
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Jul/20)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] July 31 (Sun), 2011, for some 12 hours starting from 11:00 AM
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

Check-out period of books extended during summer vacation(2011/Jul/14)

Part of 2010 journals to be unavailable due to book binding operation(2011/Jul/13)

<Digital Archive>Three volumes newly added to Old Medical Books Collection of Nisuke Matsumoto Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Science!(2011/Jul/08)

<Digital Archive>Three volumes newly added to Old Medical Books Collection of Nisuke Matsumoto Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Science!
The three volumes added this time are "Igakushinanhen", "Rekidai Meii Denryaku", "Kyoto Iin Ichiranhyo". Do take a look !

Questionnaire survey on journals to be purchased in 2012 and survey on journals currently held by the classrooms(2011/Jul/07)

For details or answer sheets, download from here.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Jul/06)

Due to server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] July 7 (Thu), 2011, from 11:00 AM to 13:00PM
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/Jul/01)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during the access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: July 2(Sat), 2011, maximum 2 hours starting from 18:00 (Japan Time)

New!! Project Display (Theme:Emotional Healing) now opened(2011/Jul/01)

New!! Project Display (Theme:Emotional Healing) now opened
View displayed books from here (Select by category)

[Oxford Medical & Nursing Handbooks Online now on a free trial](2011/Jun/21)

Oxford's medical handbook series. Useful on-line reference books for medical school students.
Access:http://www.oxfordmedicine.com/
Trial period: until August 16, 2011 Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme
Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia
Oxford Handbook of Cancer Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Cardiac Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Cardiology
Oxford Handbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Diagnosis
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Haematology
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Immunology and Allergy
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pharmacy
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Rehabilitation
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Skills in Adult Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Surgery
Oxford Handbook of Complementary Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Critical Care
Oxford Handbook of Critical Care Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Diabetes Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Dialysis
Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Emergency Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Oxford Handbook of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing
Oxford Handbook of General Practice
Oxford Handbook of Genetics
Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV and AIDS
Oxford Handbook of Geriatric Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Oxford Handbook of Key Clinical Evidence
Oxford Handbook of Learning and Intellectual Disability Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Medical Sciences
Oxford Handbook of Mental Health Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Midwifery
Oxford Handbook of Musculoskeletal Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Neonatology
Oxford Handbook of Nephrology and Hypertension
Oxford Handbook of Neurology
Oxford Handbook of Neuroscience Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Nurse Prescribing
Oxford Handbook of Nursing Older People
Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Oxford Handbook of Oncology
Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology
Oxford Handbook of Paediatrics
Oxford Handbook of Palliative Care
Oxford Handbook of Perioperative Practice
Oxford Handbook of Practical Drug Therapy
Oxford Handbook of Primary Care and Community Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Psychiatry
Oxford Handbook of Public Health Practice
Oxford Handbook of Reproductive Medicine and Family Planning
Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Nursing
Oxford Handbook of Rheumatology
Oxford Handbook of Tropical Medicine
Oxford Handbook of Urology
Oxford Handbook of Women's Health Nursing

[Oxford Medical Textbooks Online now on a free trial](2011/Jun/21)

This trial includes the 5th edition of Oxford's clinical medicine textbooks. Comprehensively cover clinical management, prevention, basic science, clinical treatment, and infectious diseases.
Access: http://www.oxfordmedicine.com/ 
Trial period: until August 16, 2011 Oxford Textbook of Medicine
Oxford Textbook of Palliative Medicine
Oxford Textbook of Public Health
Oxford Textbook of Trauma and Orthopaedics

[Oxford Emergencies-in series now on a free trial](2011/Jun/21)

Access: http://www.oxfordmedicine.com/
Trial period: until August 16, 2011 

Emergencies in Adult Nursing
Emergencies in Anaesthesia
Emergencies in Cardiology
Emergencies in Clinical Medicine
Emergencies in Clinical Radiology
Emergencies in Clinical Surgery
Emergencies in Oncology
Emergencies in Palliative Care
Emergencies in Primary Care
Emergencies in Respiratory Medicine
Emergencies in Trauma
Head, Neck and Dental Emergencies

[AMA Manual of Style Online now on a free trial](2011/Jun/21)

Published by American Medical Association. It is the manual to write and contribute dissertations to medicine or science journals. The alterations of style policy are highlighted. 
Access:http://www.amamanualofstyle.com/
Trial period: until August 16, 2011

[Nature Climate Change now on a free trial](2011/Jun/17)

This journal, first published in April 2010, takes up climate changes, biogeochemistry,and ecology etc. The interaction between a climate and a society as well as environment management etc. are also discussed.
Access: http://www.nature.com/nclimate/index.html
Period: 6/16-8/16

[EBSCO's database on criminal justice and criminology](2011/Jun/10)

The full text version of Criminal Justice Abstracts. Free access is available for the whole text of around 240 journals published in countries of the world. This is the database that can be the information source to address the internationalization of forensic medicine search and drug poisoning, thanks to its multilateral research on criminal cases justice and criminology. 
URL:http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?group=main&profile=ehost
Period: 2 months

Reduction of printed and electronic journal titles (LWW) this library to purchase in 2012 and related questionnaire survey(2011/Jun/10)

Regarding the announcement dated June 10 that we distributed in the classrooms and the related questionnaire survey, answer sheets and relevant information can be downloaded from here. For the content, click here.

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/Jun/04)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during the access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: June 4(Sat), 2011, maximum 2 hours starting from 18:00 (Japan Time)

DynaMed Seminar to be held! (May 31, 2011)(2011/May/31)

Date and Time: June 22 (Wed), 2011, 18:00 -19:00
Venue: AV Room of this library
No prior application required

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/May/26)

Due to the server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] June 5 (Sun), 2011, from 11:00 AM to 23:00PM (Japan time for 12 hours)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

[Full collection of Oxford journals now available on a free trial access](2011/May/24)

You can access the full collection (228 titles in total) of Oxford electronic journals ranging from medicine and life science to mathematics, physics, cultural science, study of law, and social sciences.
Access:
Available publication years: from 1996 up to latest issues
Trial period: until August 22, 2011 (Mon)

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/May/20)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during the access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: May 21(Sat), 2011, maximum 2 hours starting from 18:00 (Japan Time)

[Nature Review Series etc now available for free access](2011/May/18)

In an effort to suport the restoration from Great Eastern Japan Earthquake, all the 8 titles of "Nature Reviews" and the 8 titles published by NPG are publicized on-line. Please use them in accordance with the purpose. 
1 Nature Reviews Cardiology (2007- 2011)
2 Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology (2007- 2011)
3 Nature Reviews Endocrinology (2007- 2011)
4 Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology (2007- 2011)
5 Nature Reviews Nephrology (2007- 2011)
6 Nature Reviews Neurology (2007- 2011)
7 Nature Reviews Rheumatology (2007- 2011)
8 Nature Reviews Urology (2007- 2011)
9 American Journal of Gastroenterology (1999- 2011)
10 Bone Marrow Transplantation (1997- 2011)
11 British Journal of Cancer (1947- 2011)
12 Journal of Investigative Dermatology (1938- 2011)
13 Kidney International (1972- 2011)
14 Lab Animal (2003- 2011)
15 Leukemia (1997- 2011)
16 Oncogene (1997- 2011)
Access:http://www.nature.com/
(They can be accessed from "Free and open information for medical support after Great Eastern Japan Earthquake" or the Electronic Journal Search Window.)
Free open period: September 30, 2011
Login is possible by IP address of PC's within KPUM premises, or by ID/PW from outside KPUM. (ID/Password for the access are posted in the list. For the password to open it, please contact <libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp>.)

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/May/13)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during the access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: May 14(Sat), 2011, maximum 2 hours starting from 18:00 (Japan Time) 
 

[Net Dictionary now available on a free trial access](2011/May/13)

This is provided by Igaku-Shoin. Across-the-board search is possible for their "Great Medical Dictionary","Great Nursing Dictionary", "Physical Therapy Dictionary"and "Pocket English-Japanese dictionary".
Access: https://top.islib.jp/bcs/li/kpu-m/

Trial Period: until June 15 (Wed), 2011

[Curative Drug Manual now available on a free trial access](2011/May/13)

This is the on-line version of Igaku-Shoin's "Curative Drug Manual" which is a data book of curaive drugs with related information and clinical comments.
Access: https://top.islib.jp/bcs/li/kpu-m/

Trial Period: until June 15 (Wed), 2011

【Ichushi Web Version Upgrade】(2011/Apr/27)

As from April 25, Ichushi Web's new version called "Ver.5" was released. The search window was renewed to improve its user-friendliness. Please see details from here . The old "Ver.4" will be provided in parallel for the time being but is scheduled to be closed at the end of August.
* Please take note of following points if you previously bookmarked ID/PW input window
If you bookmarked the ID/PW input window (URL; http://jk04.jamas.or.jp/JK/login.aspx)that appears after Ichushi Web login window, you cannot access "Ver.5" unless you change the URL. This ID/PW input window will be provided exclusively for "Ver.4" from April 25 onwards. Please bookmark instead either "http://login.jamas.or.jp" or "http://search.jamas.or.jp".

Temporary suspension of Library services due to system work(2011/Apr/19)

This library's On-Line Public Access Catalogue(OPAC) search and web services will be suspended due to system work.
Suspension period: from April 25 (Mon) 16:00 until April 26 (Tue) 12:00

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Apr/14)

Due to the server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will be suspended for service.
[Suspension Schedule] April 17 (Sun), 2011, from 11:00 AM to 23:00PM (Japan time for 12 hours)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

Alteration in checkout period and number for audio visual software(2011/Apr/12)

Effective from this fiscal year, video cassette and DVD etc. are defined as audio visual software and can be checked out for 1 week. Please use them.

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/Apr/01)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during the access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: April 2(Sat), 2011, maximum 2 hours starting from 18:00 (Japan Time)

【KARGER in focus Personalized Medicine】(2011/Mar/29)

KARGER in focus is the service that cross-sectionally collects distinguished dissertations from Karger's publications (books included) on a particular theme. The theme of this time is "personalized medicine".
Access: www.karger.com/in_focus
Usable period: until July 2011

【DynaMed】(2011/Mar/29)

DynaMed, a clinical support tool, becomes available for use effective April 1, 2011.The use is limited to KPUM staff and students. (Retroactively usable from today) It is an "Evidence-based medicine" giving solutions to clinical questions in a short period of time.
Access: http://www.ebsco.co.jp/medical/dynamed
*Login is possible by IP address of PC's within KPUM premises, or by ID/PW from outside KPUM. (ID/Password for the access are posted in the list. For the password to open it, please contact <libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp>.
* Regarding access using mobile equipment, you can download Dynamed on to your PDA,SmartPhone,and iPhone/iPod Touch. (The use is limited to KPUM staff and students)
Serial number issuing window: http://www.ebsco.co.jp/medical/dynamed/PDAinq.html
About PDA: http://www.ebsco.co.jp/medical/dynamed/mobile.html 

Free and open information for medical support after 2011 Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake(2011/Mar/23)

Free and open information for medical support after 2011 Tohoku-Pacific Ocean Earthquake(2011/Mar/19)

OUP's electronic journals suspended (March 19, 2011)(2011/Mar/19)

At the moment, the electronic journals of Oxford University Press are not accessible due to their server trouble. It has not been decided yet when they will be recovered. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding is much appreciated.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Mar/18)

Due to the server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will suspend service.
[Suspension Schedule] March 20 (Sun), 2011, from 11:00 AM to 23:00PM (Japan time for 12 hours)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind understanding would be much appreciated.

NII suspends services including databases(2011/Mar/16)

Affected by Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s scheduled power rationing as the result of 2011 Tohoku - Pacific Ocean Earthquake, services that National Institute of Informatics provides (Webcat、Webcat Plus、 GeNii、CiNii, and etc) are suspended. Please access for latest information from here.

NII suspends services including databases(2011/Mar/14)

NII suspends services including databases
Affected by Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s scheduled power rationing as the result of 2011 Tohoku - Pacific Ocean Earthquake, services that National Institute of Informatics provides (Webcat、Webcat Plus、 GeNii、CiNii, and etc) will be suspended on March 14. Plan on March 15 and onwards has not been decided yet.

Selection and order placement of journals to be purchased in 2011(2011/Mar/09)

Video Room to be upgraded(2011/Mar/08)

You cannot use the Video Room due to upgrading work for the following period. Some amount of noise is expected. We apologize for the inconvenience and solicit your cooperation.
Work Period: March 22 (Tue) to 23 (Wed), April 4 (Mon) to 5 (Tue)

Temporary suspension of Library services due to electric power interruption(2011/Mar/08)

This library's On-Line Public Access Catalogue(OPAC) search and web services will be suspended due to electric power interruption. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Your kind cooperation is much appreciated. 
Suspension period: from March 20(Sun) 10:00 until March 22(Tue) 9:00

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/Mar/04)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: March 5(Sat), 2011, 19:00 - 21:00

<Digital Archive> Two new titles added to "Full-text Digital Archive of Rare Books"!(2011/Mar/03)

We newly uploaded two titles, "Taisei Hanron: Souzu" and "Kyoto Furitu Igaku Senmon Gakkou Soritsu Sanjuunen Kinen Enkaku Ryakushi). Do take a look. We will be increasing the number of new titles in the future, too.

Backfiles added to "LWW Fixed 100"(2011/Mar/03)

"LWW Definitive Archive for Fixed 100" was added to "LWW Fixed 100". You can access most of the backfiles of the journals covered by the said collection. Please use it.

Elsevier to suspend service temporarily(2011/Feb/22)

Science Direct (electronic journal) and Scopus will not be available for service. We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and ask you to kindly understand the situation. 
Scheduled Suspension Period: from February 26 (Sat) 22:00 to February 27 (Sun) 10:00, Japan Time

Internet connection to be suspended due to network maintenance work(2011/Feb/16)

The Internet connection accessed from the three KPUM campuses (Kawaramachi,Hironokoji,Hanazono) will be suspended due to the maintenance work of Kyoto Digital Canal Network. Please be careful that the websites of KPUM and KPUM Library will not be available for service including the contracted databases and electronic journals. In case of an access from outside KPUM, this Library's "Online Public Access Catalogue"(OPAC) and Web Service will also stop temporarily. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Suspension Period: February 21 (Mon), 2011, from 13:00 to 16:00

PubMed Seminar to be held!(2011/Feb/04)

Date and Time: February 18 (Fri), 2011, 18:00 -19:00
Venue: AV Room of this library
No prior application required

Wiley's online library service to stop temporarily(2011/Feb/04)

Due to maintenance, the captioned service can be affected during access using SFX, of which please take note.
Suspension Period: February 5(Sat), maximum 2 hours starting from 19:00(Japan time)

Abstracts of American Journal of Psychiatry available in Japanese(2011/Jan/26)

Abstracts of 4 dissertations related to new research and selected from " American Journal of Psychiatry" are posted in Japanese for a limited period. Do make use of this free trial.
AJP Japanese version access: http://ajp.nankodo.co.jp/index.html
Available Period: until the end of July 2011 (re-extended)
Password and ID for Access are posted in the password list. Email to this library (libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp) for a password to open this list.

ProQuest to stop service temporarily(2011/Jan/25)

Due to the server maintenance, the electronic journals provided by ProQuest will suspend service.
[Suspension Schedule] January 30 (Sun), 2011, from 12:00 to 24:00 (Japan time for 12 hours)
We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Please understand that this is the indispensable procedure.

"Science Express" newly added to the contract of "Science Magazine!(2011/Jan/20)

Effective from 2011, "Science Express" was added to the contract of "Science Magazine". You can read preliminary articles prior to their being published in "Science Magazine". Do make use of it.

Information Search Room to be unavailable temporarily(2011/Jan/18)

Information Search Room will not be available during the period specified below, because of being occupied by the lessen entitled "How to use the library" for the second graders of School of Medicine. Please be careful.
◇January 19 (Wed), 2011, 11:20-12:00, 13:40-14:20

Part of contents in The New England Journal of Medicine available in Japanese(2011/Jan/06)

The New England Journal of Medicine selects 1 dissertation every week from its contents to issue a monthly called "Briefings" that covers 4 weeks' portion. The Japanese translations of "Briefings" are delivered for a limited period.
Access to "Briefings" in Japanese: http://briefings.jp/

Period: until end February 2011-> extended to end April ->re-extended to end July
Password and ID for Access are posted in the password list. Send email to this library (libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp)for a password to open this list.

Free trial of Procedures CONSULT extended(2011/Jan/06)

Elsevier provides a database that is based upon clinical procedures reference solutions and compiled in Japanese under the supervision of U.S.hospitals including Harvard University's. It presents preparations, practical procedures and post-procedure cares by videos, animations and texts. As of January 4, 2011, some 100 procedures are accessible with continually added new contents like Nasogastric Intubation, Central Venous Catheterization:Internal Jugular Approach, among others. 
Access:http://www.proceduresconsult.jp/

Trial period: until March 31, 2011 (re-extended)
*Smartphone versions (iPhone/Andoroid) are available, too. Email to libej@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp if interested.

KPUM joins libraries' common access system of The Consortium of Universities in Kyoto(2011/Jan/06)

The captioned system enables to use the materials owned by member universities and junior colleges with the presentation of ID card. Start Using them, referring to the list of member universities and confirming procedures and contents in advance.
Guidance on Libraries' Common Usage System
 List of member universities and junior colleges