What We Offer?

Library Opening Hour Visiting the Library

The JFKL Library is open to all, both JFKL members and non- Tuesday – Saturday : 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM Please sign in at the main reception of the Foundation each
members), offering a quiet and conducive environment for time you visit our library.
studying and quiet reading. The library has a wide range of Sunday & Monday : Closed 1. Leave your bags and other personal belongings in the
collection ranging from books, magazines, CDs and DVDs. Public Holiday : Closed locker provided at the library entrance. A locker key will
be provided at the main reception. Please return the key
Collection to the counter when you leave the library.
▪ Japan-related books in English, Japanese & Malay; 2. Valuables should be always with you as we take no
▪ Reference materials: publications related to responsibility in any case of loss or/and damage to your
Japanese language education and Japan studies, property.
encyclopaedias, journals, atlases, etc.; JFKL Membership
▪ Periodicals and newspapers; Please take note that if you visit the library with small
▪ DVD: features films, performing arts and other children, please make sure to keep an eye on them.
subjects; The membership is open to all who is interested to know more
Unexpected dangerous situations could arise, and it shall be
▪ Music recordings: Japanese composers and about the Japanese culture & language and those seeking for
the sole responsibility of the accompanying adults, should
performers on CDs; references and researches for teaching & learning. We
there be any case of accident.
▪ Japanese language learning audio: CDs and CD- encourage the dissemination and sharing of information and
ROMs. knowledge to achieve the knowledge sharing culture
throughout the community.
Services
▪ Circulation – lending service for JFKL members; To sign up for JFKL Membership, you are required to fill out
▪ Reference inquiry services; the membership form and submit 1 passport-sized photo to the Using the Library
▪ Audio-visual booths; counter together with a RM10 registration fee (valid for 1
▪ Photocopier; year). Annual membership renewal fee is RM8. A card
▪ Magazines and newspapers browsing; replacement fee of RM10 will be charged to members in any 1. Please be considerate of other users who require a quiet
▪ Free Wi-Fi. case of loss and replacement (must be presented together with environment for study. The librarian may ask you to
1 passport-sized photo at the counter). leave the premise if we consider you as disturbing.
2. Inappropriate behaviours could include persistent
What are the benefits of becoming JFKL membership? chatting, mobile-telephone use, smoking, consuming
1. Borrowing materials from the most informative food or/and alcohol, bringing in and taking illegal drugs,
collections in the library; spitting and other actions we consider disturbing. In
2. DVD viewing and CD listening at the AV booth; addition, small children should be under the supervision
How to Find Library Materials? 3. Enjoy special discounted tickets available for selected of the accompanying adults.
events by The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur. 3. If you require some beverage for long stay, please make
sure that your drink is in a bottle with a cap.
Materials in the JFKL Library are classified and arranged
4. Please use the lobby OUTSIDE the library if you require
according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and
a space for talking and discussion. This also applies to
Nippon Decimal Classification (NDC). Readers can browse
E-mail newsletter subscription mobile-telephone use.
for materials available on the open shelves or by consulting
5. A photocopy machine is available near the library
with the Librarian on duty.
entrance for non-commercial purposes. We currently
Subscribers will get up-to-date information about our events, charge 10 cents per copy. Please prepare small change.
➢ The books in English & Malay Language are news, job postings and library information by subscribing to We do not provide photocopying services via telephone.
classified and arranged according to DDC. our email newsletters. JFKL Members will be automatically
added upon registration. To manually subscribe, please
➢ The books in Japanese Language are classified and register at JFKL Monthly e- Newsletter at our website or
arranged according to NDC. write to us with the title “e-Newsletter Subscription”.
 Borrowing Replacement Cost

Except for reference materials**, most library materials are for

When circulation materials are damaged or lost, members will

The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur

Circulation. Only members are entitled to borrow materials
from the library. The following items are available for loan for be required to pay for the replacement cost. Replacement cost
2 WEEKS: will be the actual cost when it is known or an estimated cost
of the materials. Any damage and/or loss of library materials
▪ Circulation books. and facilities caused by any user/visitors must be immediately
▪ Audio materials attached with Japanese language books reported to the library.

The maximum number of items that can be borrowed at one

time is 5, including the audio material kits. Always present
your JFKL membership card before loaning any materials. Book Drop Box
**Reference materials are not allowed for borrowing. Special
exceptions may be considered for institutional borrowers
An after-hour Book Drop Box is available outside of the Japan
ONLY FOR NON-PROFIT PURPOSES with request in
Foundation, Kuala Lumpur’s main entrance.

LIBRARY GUIDE
writing, e.g. for exhibition purposes at a school. Please
check with our librarian for clarification.

Renewals Assistance

▪ Members are allowed to extend their loaning period for

1 WEEK ONLY ONCE via phone, email or in person. E-mail: [email protected]
Always quote your membership ID when you request
for extension.

▪ Unfortunately, if the book has been reserved by another Contact: 03-2284 6228 ext.403
member prior to your extension request, an extension Fax: 03-2287 5859
will not be given.

Some items, such as popular language textbooks and audio Librarian: Ms. Fauziah
materials are in high demand and therefore no telephone / Ms. Sakamoto
email renewal is accepted even without reservation. These
items have a label clearly mentioning 1 WEEK ONLY.
The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur
LIBRARY
18th Floor,Northpoint, Block B,
Overdue Materials Mid-Valley City, No 1,
Medan Syed Putra,
59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
▪ A fine will be imposed for overdue materials.
▪ Regardless of the format, 10 cents per day per item will
be charged for overdue materials.
▪ Overdue period calculation included for weekend
& holidays.