News
The KIER Library website has been renewed.
On February 2023, The KIER Library website has been renewed and has become mobile-friendly.
E-resources access
The E-Journal and Database Authentication System will be changed from the "dedicated plug-in" method to a new system.
"How to use e-resources"(Kyoto University Library Network)
News (COVID-19)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from March 13 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from March 13 until further to curb COVID-19 spread. Please wear a mask in the library.
- Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
- The reading seats are available for up to 2 people, 2 hours.
- Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library.
- KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
- We accept reservations for outsiders.
- Not available to those without a reservation.
- Please contact us in advance through the library of your university / institution or public library, you can use materials from this library. (visit,or interlibrary loan)
※Please refer to the previous announcements as well.
Renew and return
from April 3 until further
- The time to extend the borrowing period
- You can extend the borrowing period five times, unless they are researved by other users.
- How to return books
- (A) Using the book drop in front of the building
- (B) By postal mail
- Sending Address
- Library of Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto UniversityYoshida Honmachi, Sakyko-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, JapanTEL 075-753-7109
- Pack the library materials appropriately so that they are not damaged in transit.
- Specify on the package that library materials are inside.
- Users are to pay necessary expense.
- Keep the copy of the delivery invoice in case of accidents.
Notes for visiting the library
from March 12 until further
- Those suspected to be infected are not admitted to the library.
The symptoms include fever, cough, sneezing and fatigue. - Please note the following:
- Wash your hands before coming the library.
- Have coughing manners including wearing a mask.
- (This page is currently not in use.)[Library Network] The change of service measures to prevent spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (updating)(Kyoto University Library Network)
- [Library Services During the COVID-19 Outbreak] Access to e-Resources for your study at home(Kyoto University Library Network)
- COVID-19 Information"Research Navi" (JPN only)(National Diet Library)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from October 4 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from October 4 until further in order to prevent Library users from the spread and contamination of COVID-19.
Please wear a mask. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
- The reading seats are available for up to 2 people, 2 hours.
- Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library.
- KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
- We accept reservations for outsiders.
- Not available to those without a reservation.
- Please contact us in advance through the library of your university / institution or public library, you can use materials from this library. (visit,or interlibrary loan)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from August 23 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from August 23 until further in order to prevent Library users from the spread and contamination of COVID-19.
Please wear a mask. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Admission to the library is limited to Kyoto University members only.
For non-KU users, if you make a request through your university library, you can use materials from this library. (photocopies and interlibrary loan) - Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library. - KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from June 24 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from June 24 until further in order to prevent Library users from the spread and contamination of COVID-19.
Please wear a mask. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
- The reading seats are available for up to 2 people, 2 hours.
- Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library.
- KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
- We accept reservations for outsiders.
- Not available to those without a reservation.
- Please contact us in advance through the library of your university / institution or public library, you can use materials from this library.(visit,or interlibrary loan)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from April 22 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from April 22 until further in order to prevent Library users from the spread and contamination of COVID-19.
Please wear a mask. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Admission to the library is limited to Kyoto University members only.
For non-KU users, if you make a request through your university library, you can use materials from this library. (photocopies and interlibrary loan) - Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library. - KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from March 2 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from March 2 until further in order to prevent Library users from the spread and contamination of COVID-19.
Please wear a mask. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
- The reading seats are available for up to 2 people, 2 hours.
- Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library.
- KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
- We accept reservations for outsiders.
- Not available to those without a reservation.
- Please contact us in advance through the library of your university / institution or public library, you can use materials from this library.(visit,or interlibrary loan)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from January 14 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from January 14 until further in order to prevent Library users from the spread and contamination of COVID-19.
Please wear a mask. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Admission to the library is limited to Kyoto University members only.
For non-KU users, if you make a request through your university library, you can use materials from this library. (photocopies and interlibrary loan) - Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library. - KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from October 1 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from October 1 until further in order to prevent Library users from the spread and contamination of COVID-19.
Please wear a mask. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
- The reading seats are available for up to 2 people, 2 hours.
- Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library.
- KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
- We accept reservations for outsiders.
- Not available to those without a reservation.
- Please contact us in advance through the library of your university / institution or public library, you can use materials from this library.(visit,or interlibrary loan)
Library of Institute of Economic Research Service restrictions
from July 13 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will restrict services from July 13 until further in order to prevent Library users from the spread and contamination of COVID-19.
Please wear a mask. Thank you very much for your understanding.
- Admission to the library is limited to Kyoto University members only.
For non-KU users, if you make a request through your university library, you can use materials from this library. (photocopies and interlibrary loan) - Users are not allowed to use PCs and stay for a long time in the library.
Please find library items to borrow by searching Kyoto University's OPAC KULINE before visiting the library. - KU members can apply for a borrowing request via e-mail.
- The reservation period is 10 days.
- Please e-mail to lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
Preventive Measures against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
from April 10 until further
Library of Institute of Economic Research will be temporarily closed from April 10 until further notice to ensure the health and safety of our readers and staff.
If you have any questions about library materials, please e-mail to
lib,,,kier.kyoto-u.ac.jp (please replace ,,, by @)
news archives
[To KIER Members] Interlibrary Loan/Copy Request deadline: Jan. 13,2023 (To receive item in January)
Because the order system will be stopped nationwide due to replacement (2023/1/23-1/31), please submit your interlibrary loan or copy item request until Jan. 13 to receive by the end of January. We apologize for the inconvenience.
E-resources access authentication system was changed on October 2019.
"How to use e-resources"(Kyoto University Library Network)
The KIER Library will be closed on Feb. 3(Mon.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed from Dec. 28(Sat.) to Jan. 5(Sun.). (Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Dec. 2(Mon.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on November. 1(Fri.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on October. 1(Tue.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Sep. 2(Mon.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed from Aug. 10(Sat.)-Aug.18(Sun.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Aug. 1(Thu.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Jul. 1(Mon.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on June. 3(Mon.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on May. 1(Wed.).(Hours)
Apr. 1(Mon.) and 2(Tue.) are spring closed days.(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Mar. 1(Fri.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Feb. 1(Thu.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed from Dec. 29(Fri.) to Jan. 3(Wed.). (Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Dec. 1(Fri.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Nov. 1(Wed.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Oct. 2(Mon.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Sep. 1(Fri.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Aug. 1(Tue.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Jul. 3(Mon.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Jun. 1(Thu.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on May. 1(Wed.).(Hours)
Apr. 3(Mon.) and 4(Tue.) are spring closed days.(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Mar. 1(Wed.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed on Feb. 1(Wed.).(Hours)
The KIER Library will be closed from Dec. 29(Thu.) to Jan. 3(Tue.). (Hours)