Library

Library
 

Notice

 

Second-hand book sales is being held in the lobby of the Japanese Association.
Popular books are first come, first served!
The proceeds will be donated to the Malaysian charity home. 

Information of new books (4th March 2023)

『日本国史 上・下』 田中英道
『バブルの王様 森下安道』 森功
『香港少年燃ゆ』 西谷格
『老害の人』 内館牧子
『ADHDを「才能」に換える生き方』 武田双雲/岩波明
『成熟スイッチ』 林真理子
『ルポ 食が壊れる』 堤未果
『いけない』 道尾秀介
『植物との暮らし方超入門』 ビリ/花福こざる

〈児童書〉
『まじょのナニーさん 空とぶメリーゴーラウンド』 藤真知子/はっとりななみ
『先生は教えてくれない!クレヨンしんちゃんの折れない心をつくる本』 臼井儀人/高田ミレイ
『仕事の図鑑』 藤田晃之

◆ その他、以下の本が入りました!

『英語屋さん』 源氏鶏太
『庭』 小山田浩子
『板谷峠の死闘 赤穂浪士異聞』 日暮高則
『キリスト教からよむ世界史』 関眞興
『ものごとに動じない人の習慣術』 菅原圭
『太宰を読んだ人が迷い込む場所』 齋藤孝
『世界経済入門』 野口悠紀雄
『トランプの真実』 ダグ・ウィード
『心が折れない子を育てる親の習慣』 宮島賢也
『ゆるカワ日本美術史』 矢島新
『無敵の筋トレ食』 岡田隆
『一生ものの語彙力』 神永曉    
『邦人奪還』 伊藤祐靖

This month's recommended book (March 2023)

『日本国史 上・下』 田中英道 

最新の歴史研究を踏まえた「田中日本史」の決定版。
日本史を各時代のエピソードを中心に通史で概観!
*上巻は縄文から平安時代まで。
*下巻は鎌倉時代から現代。

※本書は平成24年刊行の田中英道著『日本の歴史 本当は何がすごいのか』(育鵬社刊)をもとに、最新の歴史研究の成果を踏まえ、大幅な加筆を行い刊行するものです。

 

『香港少年燃ゆ』 西谷格

激動の街を生きる15歳と歩んだ3年の記録香港デモの現場で著者が出会った15歳の少年・ハオロン。過激なデモに参加し、母親とは不仲の少年は、普段は釣りをするだけの怠惰な日々を過ごしていた。普通の少年に見える彼は、なぜ過激なデモへの参加も厭わないのか。少年とともに行動して見えた、報道からこぼれ落ちる香港の姿と、少年の未来とは。19年の民主化デモから、20年の国家安全維持法を経て、少年の目線を通して激動の香港社会を見つめたルポルタージュ。

『東京湾臨海署安積班 秋麗』 今野敏

双六やカルタの製作販売会社・雀躍堂の前社長・戸山福太郎は、娘婿に社長を譲ってからも現役に固執して出勤し、誰彼かまわず捕まえては同じ手柄話をくり返す。
彼の仲間も老害の人ばかり。素人俳句に下手な絵をそえた句集を配る吉田夫妻に、「死にたい死にたい」と言い続ける春子など、“老害五重奏”は絶好調。「もうやめてよッ」福太郎の娘・明代はある日、たまりかねて腹の中をぶちまけた。

『植物との暮らし方超入門』 ビリ

カンタンに育つよといわれた植物を、すべて枯らしてしまった人へ。
「育てたい」と思ったあなたなら大丈夫!マンガ仕立てのこの栽培指南書で再挑戦してみましょう!

ビリ 著者紹介
エンジョイボタニカルライフ推進室室長。
植物との暮らし方提案、メンテナンス、イベントの企画などを通して園芸普及活動に取り組み、植物と鉢のコーディネートにこだわり抜くモダンな作品や、初心者でも楽しめるワークショップなどが人気を集めている。

 

Opening Hours

10:00~22:00
(7 days a week, except for New Year and Chinese New Year)

Library Guide

●Library Card = JCKL Membership Card

1.Please ask the library staff and Top Up any amount.
 * Ex. RM 10 + 6% SST

2.You can borrow books out and return by operating the computer at the counter.

●Rental charge/period
 *New books: RM 1.5/1 week
 *Others        : RM 0.5/2 weeks

●Borrow books up to 10 books at a time per 1 card.

●Late fees will be charged from the day after the scheduled return date of the overdue books.
 *New books: RM 1.5 every 1 week (From Day 8)
 *Other          : RM 0.5 for every 2 weeks (From Day 15)

=>Rental books are shared by all members. Please follow the basic rules of the rental period of 1 week for new books and 2 weeks for others.
=>The maximum overdue period is four weeks from the date of borrowing, regardless of the type of book.
=>When the maximum period has passed, the card will be suspended and you will not be able to borrow further. Please return the overdued books as soon as possible.

●Extended period of borrowing
You can extend the borrowing period after you return the book only if there is no other reservation by others. Please check with the library staff about the reservation.

●When you borrow a book from the playroom, please fill out the necessary information (Date, title and membership number) in the rental book in the room. Please return the book at the library returning counter.
*Borrrowing fee/Duration: Free/2 weeks

●Loss of books
If you lose the borrowed books, please contact the library staff immediately.

=>In case of loss due to user's fault
1.Buy the same book.
2.If the book is not available to buy, you must pay RM 100.
*Magazines and travel books could be replaced with the latest edition.

NOTE
We may ask you to pay for the damage.
Late fees will be charged during the lost period.

●Reservation/Request (Add New Book)
If the book you want to borrow is rent out or the book you want to borrow is not in the library, you can make a reservation or request. Please fill out the form near the counter. We will contact you when the book is ready.

●Please note that we may not be able to respond to your request, although we will take your comments into consideration. Also, we do not accept requests for comics/DVDs.

●Non library opening-hour return post
*We installed it next to the library entrance. Please use it to return books during non-opening hours.
*If you return books past their due date, the excess fee will be deducted from your library card balance when you return them.
*If the balance is insufficient, the return process cannot be completed. Please top up at the library reception and then do the return procedure.

●To withdraw/Resign
Please return the borrowed books at the library counter and get a refund of the remaining rental fees available in your membership card before you apply for the resignation form.

●Inadequacy of books and DVDs
If you find any defects in the borrowed books or DVDs/VCDs/CDs, please let our staff know. We will refund the amount you borrowed.

●Misconduct
Books are the common property of the members, and the operation of the library is supported by the goodwill and conscience of the members.
Improper acts such as removal without permission are subject to the disqualification of JCKL membership.

●Picture books for babies and toddlers are in the playroom.
When you borrow a picture book, please fill in the necessary information in the rental book in the room and borrow it.
(* Please put it in the return slot of the library when you return it.)

Rental fee: Free rental
Period: 2 weeks
 

Donation

The library accepts donations of books (Include comics, magazines, DVDs, and CDs). If you would like to donate, please bring the donated books directly to the library counter after acknowledging the following conditions.

  • Please leave the handling of the donated books to the library.
  • The donated books will be used effectively in other facilities and recycling as well as in the library.
  • There are cases where it is not used up and disposed. We hope for your understanding.
  • We do not accept the following materials.
    VHS, cassette tapes
    Stain-Damaged books (Example: Wet or torn page), burned books
    old magazines, utility books, travel guides, encyclopedias

*Please bring your used cleaning plastic bags or transparent envelopes to the library. We will use it to make a book cover.
 

Copy Service

There is a self-service copy machine. Please pay the same way as the book borrowing procedure.

B/W Copy  (1 paper)
A4 15 cents (Both sides 25 cents)
B4 20 cents (Both sides 35 cents)
A3 30 cents (Both sides 50 cents)

Color Copy (1 paper)
A4RM 0.8 (Double-Sided RM 1.3)
B4RM 0.9 (Double-Sided RM 1.4)
A3RM 1.0 (Double-Sided RM 1.5)

If you have any inquiries, please feel free to ask at the library reception. Staff will be in the library from Monday to Sunday 10:00~19:00 (Except lunch at 14:00~15:00).

Inquiry

Email: library@jckl.org.my
Tel: 03-2274-8668