• overview
• Confirmation procedures when using the common viewing system
• Regarding new participation in the system or correction of information
• Contact information

overview

The common viewing system is a system that allows you to primarily view materials held by the libraries of member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium Kyoto, simply by presenting your ID card (student ID card, faculty ID card, etc.).
*Please note that some university/junior college libraries are not participating.

The common reading system aims to revitalize education and research and improve user services by taking advantage of the number of books and characteristics of each participating university and junior college library. A number of consortium-type common viewing systems have already been implemented in other regions, and the mutual use of the systems through simple procedures has been highly praised by users.
Please note that the terms of use (start date of operation, method of use, hours, services provided, etc.) differ depending on each university library, so please refer to the “University Consortium Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Common Reading System List of Participating University/Junior College Libraries” in advance. Please be sure to check the “Usage Guide”. We look forward to your active use.

Confirmation procedures when using the common viewing system

Step 1: Please check participating university/junior college libraries and usage categories.

University Consortium Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Common Reading System List of Participating Universities and Junior College Libraries [PDF]

Step 2: Please check the precautions for use.

Consortium of Universities Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Common Viewing System Q&A [PDF]

Step 3: Please check the detailed information in the user guide of participating university/junior college libraries.

If you wish to view materials with certainty, we recommend that you use the “Collection Survey and Viewing Request Form.” Using a unified format simplifies procedures at the libraries of member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium Kyoto that are participating in the Common Reading System, allowing users to use the library more reliably and faster than before. Individuals cannot apply for this document, so please apply in advance at your university library.

Collection survey and viewing request form [Click here to download]

National university

Kyoto University Library User Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto University Library Uji Branch User Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto University of Education Library User Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Institute of Technology Library User Guide  [Click here for details] From here】

public university

Kyoto City University of Arts Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Prefectural University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Fukuchiyama Public University Media Center Usage Guide [Click here for details] From here】

private university

Ikenobo Junior College Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Otani University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Attached Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Kacho University/Kacho Junior College Library Usage Guide [ Click here for details]
Kyoto College of Nursing Library Usage Guide [In preparation]
Kyoto College of Economics Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto University of the Arts Arts and Culture Information Center Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Koka Women’s University Library Usage Guide Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Sangyo University Library User Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Seika University Information Center User Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Nishiyama Junior College Library User Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto University of Advanced Science Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Tachibana University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Notre Dame University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto University of Arts and Crafts Library Sonobe Campus Branch Usage Guide [Click here for details] ]
Kyoto University of Arts and Crafts Library Higashiyama Campus Main Building Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Bunkyo University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Bunkyo Junior College Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Kyoto Pharmaceutical University Library Usage Guide [ For details, click here]
Saga University of Art and Saga Art Junior College Attached Library Usage Guide [For details, click here]
Shuchiin University Library/Academic Information Center Usage Guide [For details, click here]
Seian University of Art and Design Attached Library Usage Guide [For details, click here] Click here]
Doshisha University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Hanazono University Information Center (Library) Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Bukkyo University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Heian Jogakuin University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details] Click here]
Ritsumeikan University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]
Ryukoku University Library Usage Guide [Click here for details]

Regarding new participation in the system or correction of information (for member school libraries)

If you are a member university/junior college library wishing to newly participate in the common viewing system, please check the “Agreement regarding the common viewing system” and submit the documents listed in 1. to 3. below to the address below.

Agreement regarding common viewing system [Click here for details]

If you are already a participating member university or junior college and need to make any corrections to your information, please submit the documents in 2. to 3.

1. About participation in the library common browsing system [Click here to download]
2. Library usage guide [Click here to download]　Library usage guide [Click here for example]
3. Survey form for participating in the library common reading system [Click here to download]

■ Submission address:
University Consortium Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation,
Education Division, Library Common Browsing System,
Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shionokoji, Shimoru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
600-8216 TEL: 075-353-9140 FAX: 075-353-9121
E-mail :tg@consortium.or.jp

Contact information

For individual library information, please contact each university.

Consortium of Universities Kyoto Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Library Common Browsing System
TEL: 075-353-9140 FAX: 075-353-9121
Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimoru, Nishinotoin Dorishiokoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Business hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)