Title 京都大学図書館機構概要 2019/2020( 英語版 English Version )
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京都大学図書館機構概要 2019/2020( 英語版_English Title version ) Author(s) Citation (2018): 1-18 Issue Date 2018-12 URL http://hdl.handle.net/2433/236033 Right Type Others Textversion publisher Kyoto University Outline of the Kyoto University Library Network published in 2019 Edited and published : by Kyoto University Library Network Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, JAPAN TEL.+81-75-753-2691 FAX.+81-75-753-2629 The latest information is available on the website 2019 2020 https://www.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/?lang=en Mission The mission of the Kyoto University Library Network is to provide a first-rate academic and information infrastructure that is consistent with Kyoto University's Mission Statement and worthy of an educational Statement and research center that ranks as one of the highest in the world. The Library Network will do its utmost to support the teaching and research objectives of the University, and to collect, classify and preserve Message from academic information resources and newly created intellectual knowledge, the intellectual property of mankind, to enable the University to contribute to the academic community both in Japan and internation- the Director-General ally. It will also endeavor constantly to offer the highest-quality and most advanced information service possible.Hence, the Kyoto University Library Network strives to achieve the following objectives. Meeting the needs of students, Director-General Kyoto University Library Network 1 faculty, and staff Takashi Hikihara, Ph.D. Coordinating with libraries 8 at home and abroad Since its foundation in 1897, Kyoto University has Kyoto University Library Network provides an envi- mandates the online publication of research Gathering academic 2 information been a leading university in promoting world-class ronment to read and make use of both printed and results (such as academic papers by Kyoto knowledge with the commitment to cultivate digital resources including online journals and University faculty members) via the Kyoto Univer- academic freedom. The Kyoto University Library databases, e-books, and other digital materials sity Research Information Repository (KURENAI) has supported the educational and research activi- essential for keeping abreast of real-time develop- operated by the Kyoto University Library Network ties of the University since it was established in ments for education and research in all academic as the responsibility of individual faculty members. 1899, two and a half years after the foundation of disciplines. Furthermore, we reassessed our func- Allowing open access to research findings will Strengthening the University. tional capabilities as a place to study and hence inspire researchers to collaborate with one anoth- 7 mutually cooperative The Kyoto University Library has played a central established the Learning Commons as an active er, greatly influencing possible breakthroughs for relationships role in the accumulation of intellectual property as learning area oriented to a more assertive educa- new discoveries that transcend research fields, well as the creation of academic and scientific tional approach, as university libraries around the and at the same time clarifies the social account- Eight Goals information in support of the University's basic world are constantly revolutionizing. The Kyoto ability of those engaged in academic research. In educational principle: the promotion of indepen- University Library Network will continue to exam- order to further publicize the university’ s Accumulating of the Kyoto University dent and interactive learning. Meanwhile, as new ine and enforce the task of assigning universi- academic accomplishments, the Open Access 3 and publicizing intellectual faculties, graduate schools, research institutes and ty-wide functional operations in the Area-Focus Promotion Project has been implemented since Library Network achievements departments were established, each of them inde- Hub Libraries as declared in our Future Vision academic year 2016 as one of the measures pendently created new libraries to collect and announced in 2009, operate in ways that support stated in the Kyoto University Priority Strategic provide materials essential for education and education and research from a more user-oriented Action Plan 2016-2021, and the enhancement of research in each disciplinary area of study. The perspective, and must strive to fulfill our responsi- research infrastructures for the humanities and Kyoto University Library has thus developed as a bility of facility management and upgrading study social sciences has been achieved by digitally Enhancing staff competency, 6 equipment, and facilities composite comprised of a main library as well as environments. Our budget request to build a new archiving primary sources. In September 2017, the several other libraries. At present, the total number library on the Katsura Campus has been approved Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive of books in our holdings amounts to 7.10 million, in December 2016, and we are in the process of was released to enable users to browse electronic Preserving which makes us—after the National Diet Library preparing for its inauguration scheduled in spring images that are compliant with the International 4 intellectual properties and the University of Tokyo Library— the third 2020. This new library will transcend the traditional Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF), and the largest library in Japan. Moreover, our rare books role of the library and is expected to serve as a Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive holdings include one designated National Treasure base for global innovation centered on Kyoto Fund was established in July 2018. 5 Building support systems and 40 Important Cultural Properties. University’ s achievements in the fields of engi- We will continue to make our best effort to After undergoing university organizational and neering and science and technology. enhance the library network that is best suitable to institutional reform under the National University On the other hand, academic libraries today are Kyoto University, while revising its functions in Corporation Act in 2004, our entire library system transforming into liaisons for universities to publicly accordance with the changing times. We would Meeting the needs of Gathering academic Accumulating and publicizing Preserving intellectual (including the Main Library) was reorganized as release their research achievements to the world. sincerely appreciate your kind understanding and 1 students, faculty, and staff 2 information 3 intellectual achievements 4 properties the Kyoto University Library Network in April 2005. In April 2015, Kyoto University approved the Kyoto cooperation. The academic infrastructure coordinated by the University Open Access Policy, which, in principle, To place maximum priority on support of To develop our library collections and To record and disseminate the outstand- To equip and maintain frameworks for teaching and research, grasping and information services as part of our ing, world-ranking intellectual achieve- the management and preservation of responding to the needs of students, academic information infrastructure, ments that take place regularly at Kyoto human intellectual property possessed faculty, and staff, and ensuring that all selecting appropriate materials and University. by Kyoto University to ensure its accessi- 01 Message from the Director-General libraries in the University Network resources, collecting and classifying bility for the future. perform in a thoroughly effective manner. them, and striving always, with appropri- CONTENTS 02 Mission Statement ate research and development, to make them readily accessible. 03 Organization 04 Future Vision Enhancing staff competency, Strengthening mutually Coordinating with libraries 5 Building support systems 6 equipment, and facilities 7 cooperative relationships 8 at home and abroad 05 Chronology of the Main Library and Library Network To build high-quality user-orientated To continue to improve our facilities and To strengthen the partnerships both To form networks with other libraries both 05 Former and current Directors-General systems that help users to access and equipment, and to enhance the skills and between the libraries in our Network and in Japan and internationally in order to 06 List of Kyoto University Libraries utilize academic information. commitment of our all staff members, so with related departments and organiza- collaborate with them, and to contribute that our users can access academic tions in the University. to our localities and society at large. 07 Activities information in a pleasant and inspiring study environment. 15 Major Collections 01 Outline of the Kyoto University Library Network 02 Mission The mission of the Kyoto University Library Network is to provide a first-rate academic and information infrastructure that is consistent with Kyoto University's Mission Statement and worthy of an educational Statement and research center that ranks as one of the highest in the world. The Library Network will do its utmost to support the teaching and research objectives of the University, and to collect, classify and preserve Message from academic information resources and newly created intellectual knowledge, the intellectual property of mankind, to enable the University to contribute to the academic community both in Japan and internation- the Director-General ally. It will also endeavor constantly to offer the