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

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