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1. Services on the Library Website

1. Services on theLibrary Website

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2. Searching for Materials
at Kobe University

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3. Using the Account Service
4. Purchasing Laboratory
Possession Books

Published byInformation Literacy Section
Kobe University Library
March 2024
Library Website⑦⑧

https://lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/① User Guides⑤ Library Account

You can check basic information about theKobe University Library.

It provides your own space on the web.
You can check due dates and apply forextensions and ILL services via this service.
An ID and password distributed by theInformation Science and Technology Centerare necessary to use this service.

② About the Library
Kobe University Library is composed of ninelibraries. From here you can see the detailed
information about each library.

③ Collections
You can see the information about collectionsof the Kobe University Library and accessdigitized materials via resources such as therepository.

④ Research Support
This menu item provides information usefulfor learning and about events like guidance.

⑥ Search & Find
You can search for available materials byusing OPAC and access available databases
from the “databases” link.

⑦ Official Twitter
Tweets about the latest or useful information
regarding the library.

⑧ Chat Reference2. Searching for Materials at Kobe University○ OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)
You can search materials (Books, E-Books, Journals and E-Journals) in the Kobe University
Library. When the book you search for is on loan or only located in a remote library, you
can apply for reservation or delivery services via OPAC.

Advanced Search

You can search for materials effectively
by using multiple search conditions.

Reservation / Campus
Delivery Service

You can apply from the icon.

Simple Search○ How to use e-Resources
You can access a website that provides full-text items by clicking the icons displayed in the“URL” section.

Available Range
Link to Full-text

Please be sure to confirm available range
because it is depending on provider site.

○ Using Databases
When you click the “Databases” link on the Library website, the databases and search toolsthat are available in Kobe University are listed in alphabetical order.
By clicking each database name, you can check their link, detailed information, and Users’guide.

The databases and e-journals that Kobe University subscribes to are available via the on-campus
network. If you want to use them from off-campus, please use the VPN Connection Service or
GakuNin Federation provided by the Information Science and Technology Center.

※ The right to use databases or e-journals may be suspended if you download a large amount of files in a short time.
Please do not take a large number of download at once.

3. Using the Account Service
By logging in to the library website with your own account, you can use each library service.

Login Button

Please log in with your account distributed by theInformation Science and Technology Center.

○ Request
Photocopy & Interlibrary Loan (Charged)
If you cannot obtain books and articles you want at the Kobe University Library or on the web,please use these services. You will receive books or copies of articles you want from other institutes.
You can also apply for photocopy requests from the remote libraries of Kobe University.
When you want to pay charges for this service using public funds, please contact the library sectionin advance in charge about the public fund you want to spend.

Renewing
You can renew items due date on the web.

○ Check Status
You can check the status of materials you borrow and your lending history. You can also see thestatus of reserved books, photocopies and interlibrary loans.

○ Others
In addition to the above, you can manage library materials by adding tabs or bookmarks, andreceive notifications about new arrival books by using the account service.
Regarding “Custom-made Guidance” and “KULiP: Learning Objects”○ Custom-made Guidance
The Kobe University Library receives application for Custom-made Guidance, a tailored guidance programthat we create based on your needs.

○ KULiP (Kobe University Library Pathfinder): Learning Resources“KULiP: Learning Resources” is content for supporting your class by introducing bibliographies which will
be useful for your lectures.

Please ask the Information Literacy Section about the detailed information and how to apply
for the Custom-made Guidance (please select “Library Guidance” from pull-down menu).
https://lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/userguides/contact/4. Purchasing Laboratory Possession Books
When you apply for purchase of laboratory possession books, please use 会計業務システム (System for theAccounting Process). Please ask the library section in charge if you have any questions about this system.
Regarding subscription to journals, please ask the library section in charge without using 会計業務システム.

会計業務システム (System for the Accounting Process)https://kaikei.ofc.kobe-u.ac.jp:20083/● Reception of the Laboratory Possession Books
We will contact you by e-mail after processing your laboratory possession books.
Please make inquiries to the library section in charge about where you can receive them.

● Fiscal Year End Accounting
The deadline is different depending on the budget you use. When you submit a purchase request,please consider the delivery date.
※ We will send e-mail to your official e-mail address distributed by the Information Science and Technology Center.
Please set up e-mail forwarding or similar in advance, if you will not use this e-mail address.

○ Inquiries
Belonging

Purchasing

Reception

Library Services

Graduate School of Intercultural
Studies / Institute for promoting ofHigher Education /School of Languages andCommunication
Graduate School of Low /Economics /Business Administration /International Cooperation Studies
Graduate School of Science /Engineering / Agricultural Science /System Informatics /Science, Technology andInnovation and other centersGraduate School of Humanities /Global Education Center
Graduate School of HumanDevelopment and Environment
Research Institute for Economics
and Business Administration
Graduate School of Medicine /Hospital
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of MaritimeSciences

Kernel (Kobe University Repository)
The Kernel is a database to store and provide productions created by researchers of Kobe University.
Please register your research achievements with the kernel!
Kernel: https://da.lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/da/kernel/?lang=1