With the Library Website, you can・ Search for library resources (OPAC)
・ Check notifications or opening hours
・ Access databases by links
・ Check due date or apply for extension of due date......, etc.
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1. Information on the Top Page
Access②

You can access the librarywebsite by searching for thewords “Kobe univ. lib.” on a searchhttps://lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/engine.

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Information on the Top Page
① Search for Library Resources

You can find and access library resources.

② MenuYou can look up information about libraryservices.

③④③ Notifications / Tweets
Notifications from the library.

④ Each Library’s Information

Each library’s weblinks and open hours.

⑤ Digital Archives

The library’s digitized materials can besearched for and viewed.

⑤2. OPAC: Search Library Resources“OPAC” is the library catalog. You can search for library resources (e.g., books,journals, e-resources and audio-visual materials) by entering keywords into
the search box and clicking the “Search” button. You can also specify search
conditions by using “Advanced Search” .

OPAC provides information about
the locations and status of libraryresources.

3. Discovery Service: Find Articles / Books, etc.

“Discovery Service” allows you to search for articles, digitized materials anddocuments available at other institutes, as well as the Kobe University Librarycollections.
You can refine the search
results by availability,
resource types, subjects andso on.
When you want to visit thedigital contents provider
sites, please click on "Digitalcontents available“.
You can also search fordigitized materials provided
by Kobe University from the"Digital Archive".

4. Pathfinder KULiP

KULiP (Kobe University Library Pathfinder) gives you useful information foryour studies such as how to use databases and lists of study-aid resources.

e.g.) Self-Study Resources

Learning Resources

In this section, there are lists of study referencesthat are recommended and annotated byteachers in charge of each class.

Information Retrieval Methods

This section provides you with lists of useful
resources for your studies, research and so on.

Self-Study Resources

You should refer to this section when you do notknow how to use databases or write references.
This section has manuals for this purpose.

5. Databases

Databases and search tools for searching academic information are listed inalphabetical order.
Some tools can be accessed only through the on-campus network.
When you click a database
name, you can read detailed
information about it.

Access to DB

When you click “データベース
名 / Database”, you can accessthe top page of each tool.

You can refer to user’s guides
for each tool from “User’sGuides” links.

6. Library AccountWhen you login to the library website, the library account services areavailable. The library account services are as below.
・Confirming your borrowed books and their due date・Extending due date・Applying for InterLibrary Loan
・Checking your lending and return history
・Reserving a room (e.g., group study room).

When you login to thelibrary website, you
may notice any
overdue books youhave.

7. On-Campus Limited E-Resources

The databases and e-journals that Kobe University has subscribed to arelimited access. However, you can access them from off-campus networks byusing “VPN Connection Service” or “GakuNin”.

Please ask a member of Information Science andTechnology Center staff or Library staff when you want touse “VPN Connection Service” or “GakuNin”.
https://www.istc.kobe-u.ac.jp/services/StandardService/VPN/(Japanese text only)