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.

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

Introduction to Kobe University Library

[pdf: 3.7MB]

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

Functions of the Library Website

[pdf: 1.6MB]

This is guide for the Kobe University Library website.
⇒ How to Use the Functions of the Library Website (for Smartphones)[pdf: 695KB]
⇒ Kobe University Library Website

Using the OPAC to Find Library Resources

[pdf: 1.7MB]

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

How to Search for Academic Information with Discovery

[pdf: 966KB]

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.

How to Search for Journal Articles

[pdf: 1.6MB]

This guide provides how to search for journal articles.

How to Search for Journal Articles Using “Web of Science”【On-campus Access Only】

[pdf: 1.5MB]

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

Search for Documents of the United Nations

[pdf: 1.4MB]

This guide explains how to get documents of the UN.

Reference / Reference Management Tools

How to Confirm and Write Reference Information【On-campus Access Only】

[pdf: 1.6MB]

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

How to Manage References with “EndNote basic”

[pdf: 1.2MB]

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

Instructions for Open Access

Instructions for Open Access:Obligation of disseminating your doctoral thesis on the Internet

[pdf: 619KB]

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