Kyoto University Library Network Services to Undergo Temporary Suspension on August 14th
Kyoto University Library Network will be temporarily suspending its services on Thursday, August 14th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This planned interruption is necessary to implement essential system maintenance and upgrades, ensuring the continued reliability and enhanced performance of the library’s digital resources and services for its users.
The Kyoto University Library Network is committed to providing seamless and efficient access to its extensive collection of academic and research materials. This scheduled downtime is a crucial step in maintaining the integrity of the network infrastructure and incorporating improvements that will benefit all library patrons.
During the designated suspension period, users will be unable to access the following services:
- Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC): Searching for books, journals, and other library materials.
- E-resource Access: Accessing databases, e-journals, e-books, and other digital resources.
- Library System Functions: Including account management, renewal of borrowed items, and interlibrary loan requests.
We understand that this temporary suspension may cause inconvenience to our users, and we sincerely apologize for any disruption this may cause to your research or study activities. We encourage all users to plan their library activities accordingly, taking into consideration this scheduled downtime.
The Library Network services are expected to resume normal operation promptly at 1:00 PM on August 14th, 2025. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to improve our services.
For any urgent inquiries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Kyoto University Library directly through their usual contact channels once services have been restored. We look forward to serving you with improved and robust library network services.
図書館ネットワークサービスの一時休止について(8/14 9:00～13:00)
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