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 (16th March 2024)

『木挽町のあだ討ち』 永井紗耶子    第一六九回直木賞受賞作
『日暮れのあと』 小池真理子
『きみのお金は誰のため』 田内学
『物語思考』 けんすう
『魅惑の食文化 クアラルンプール・マラッカ・イポー』 栁澤順子
『悪の芽』 貫井徳郎
漫画 『アルスラーン戦記 20』 荒川弘 田中芳樹
漫画 『転生したらスライムだった件 25』 川上泰樹

〈児童書〉
『映画 すみっコぐらし ツギハギ工場のふしぎなコ』 サンエックス 芳野詩子
『まちのおばけずかん マンホールマン』 斉藤洋 宮本えつよし
『どっちが強い⁉ からだレスキュー4 免疫バトル編』 ホットブラッドソウルズ

◆ その他、以下の本が入りました!

『平城京    』 安部龍太郎
『火のないところに煙は』 芦沢央
『古都再見』 葉室麟
『本日のメニューは。』 行成薫
『あずかりやさん 桐島くんの青春』 大山淳子
『草原のコック・オー・ヴァン 高原カフェ日誌2』 柴田よしき
『知ってるつもり』 S・スローマン P・ファーンバック
『仕事のスゴ技75』 木部智之
『在宅医療のリアル(改訂版)』 上田聡
『迷える者の禅修行』 ネルケ無方
『笑福亭鶴瓶論』 戸部田誠
『幸せをつかむ女と逃す女の習慣』 里岡美津奈
『大富豪の投資術』 マーク・M・フォード
『コスモス いくつもの世界』 アン・ドルーヤン
『71歳、年金月5万円、あるもので工夫する楽しい節約生活』 紫苑
『美尻+美脚+美腹チャレンジ』 角田聖奈
『地球の歩き方 ジョジョの奇妙な冒険』 

 

This month's recommended book (March 2024)

『木挽町のあだ討ち』 永井紗耶子

第一六九回直木賞受賞作

芝居小屋の立つ木挽町の裏通りで、美少年菊之助は父親を殺めた下男を斬り、みごとに仇討ちを成し遂げた。二年後、ある若侍が大事件の顛末を聞きたいと、木挽町を訪れる。芝居者たちの話から炙り出される、秘められた真相とは…。

『日暮れのあと』 小池真理子

過ぎてみれば、全部、どうってことなかった―日々老いを感じつつ山裾の町で暮らす絵本作家の雪代。ある日やってきた植木屋の青年に興味を惹かれ話をしてみると、彼が結婚を望む恋人は、還暦を過ぎた現役の風俗嬢だという――。生と死、そして性を描き、人生を謳いあげる短編集。名手がつむぐ至高の7作。

『きみのお金は誰のため』 田内学     

ある大雨の日、中学2 年生の優斗は、ひょんなことで知り合った投資銀行勤務の七海とともに、謎めいた屋敷へと入っていく。そこにはボスと呼ばれる大富豪が住んでおり、「この建物の本当の価値がわかる人に屋敷をわたす」と告げられる。その日からボスによる「お金の正体」と「社会のしくみ」についての講義が始まる 。

 

『悪の芽』 貫井徳郎 

大手銀行に勤める41歳の安達は、無差別大量殺傷事件のニュースに衝撃を受ける。40人近くを襲ってその場で焼身自殺した男が、小学校時代の同級生だったのだ。あの頃、俺はあいつに取り返しのつかない過ちを犯した。この事件は、俺の「罪」なのか―。懊悩する安達は、凶行の原点を求めて犯人の人生を辿っていく。彼の壮絶な怒りと絶望を知った安達が、最後に見た景色とは。誰の心にも逃す“悪”に鋭く切り込んだ、傑作長編ミステリ!

 

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 0.5for 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