This section publishes manuals about using method of library, databases and other useful tools for report writing.
All items in this section can be downloaded by PDF file.
⇒ Library Guides(Brochure・Leaflet)
Contents
- Kobe University Library and Library Website
- Article Databases etc.
- References / Reference Management Tools
- Instructions for Open Access
Kobe University Library and Library Web Site

This guide introduces how to use the library and the library website.

This is guide for the Kobe University Library website.
⇒ How to Use the Functions of the Library Website (for Smartphones)[pdf: 777KB]
⇒ Kobe University Library Website

This guide introduces how to use the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).
With OPAC, you can search for library resources efficiently.
⇒ OPAC

You can explore not only library holdings but also treatises, digital archives and so on by using “Discovery Service”. This guide explains how to use it.
⇒ Discovery Service
Article Databases etc.

This guide provides how to search for journal articles.

This guide provides how to use “Web of Science Core Collection”.
With “Web of Science”, you can search for journal articles published in influential journals.
⇒ Web of Science Core Collection

This guide explains how to get documents of the UN.
Reference / Reference Management Tools

This guide introduces how to confirm and write references (bibliographies).
You can also learn about citation rules.

*Formerly “EndNote basic”.
This guide introduces how to use “EndNote online”. “EndNote online” is one of the reference management tools.
You can manage article information and make reference list easily with “EndNote online”.
⇒ EndNote online
Instructions for Open Access

This is guide for making doctoral theses and academic articles available on the Internet.