Welcome to the Kyoto United Nations Depository Library
The United Nations has established United Nations Depository Libraries
around the world with the goal of disseminating information about the principles
and activities of the United Nations. At present, there are more than 400
depository libraries in over 140 countries, including 14 libraries in Japan established under the auspices of national public libraries and university
libraries. In 1956, Kyoto City was commissioned to establish the United
Nations Depository Library. It was relocated to Ritsumeikan University
in 1988.In April 2016, it was moved to its current resting place in the
Hirai Kaichiro Memorial Library.
Opening Hours and Services
| Schedule | The opening hours of the Kyoto United Nations Depository library are the same as those of the Hirai Kaichiro Memorial Library. |
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| Eligibility For Use | Open to public |
| Services | Access to UN materials (in-library use only) and Photocopying (JPY10/page) Reference services (directory, general information on library use etc) |
| Location | BF1 HIRAI KAICHIRO MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 56-1 Toji-in Kitamachi, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8577 Phone: 075-465-8107 / Fax: 075-465-8334 |
| Access | Please use public transport; refrain from using car. Thank you for your
understanding. ・ Access Map ・ Ritsumeikan University Campus Map |
We publish a quarterly newsletter (Japanese only).