Perpustakaan Awam kat JB

flying_cow

Seumur hidup aku tak pernah masuk perpustakaan awam kat Johor ni selain yg dekat Pasir Gudang . Bukannya ape, perpustakaan awam tak banyak dan jauh dari rumah. Paling dekat dgn umah aku Perpustakan Awam Pasir Gudang yg sungguh kesian aku tgk keadaannya . Dah la kecik, buku2 pulak sungguh ketinggalan zaman. Banyak buku yg hampir seusia perpustakaan tu sendiri. Ni based on ape aku observed beberapa tahun dulu la, sekarang tak tau pulak camne. Dan lagi satu aku ingat, kat perpustakaan tu dulu masa zaman aku sekolah ada sorg staf akak yg garang sangat. Muka masam memanjang, kawan aku pernah kene halau sbb bising .

Perpustakaan yg dekat Larkin tu pulak aku tak pernah masuk, so no comment la.

Beberapa minggu lepas aku baca surat khabar ada satu lagi perpustakaan awam bukak kat Jalan Yahya Awal. Siape pernah pegi perpustakaan ni? Macam mana dgn buku2 yg ade kat situ? Environment pulak? Boleh pinjam berapa byk buat buku? hehe

ajib2018

erm.. selalunya library 2 buku dan 1 majalah... public library benarnya bajet adalah dari negeri... so..? mmg berminat dengan perpustakaan yer.. join us!!!

library paling cantik yang menang tahun lepas adalah terengganu... sebelum tue adalah sarawak...
but aku lebih suka sarawak tue...

ajib2018

Johor nie ke??? Sultan Ismail..







Pustaka sarawak... my feveret...

flying_cow

Originally posted by ajib2018 at 7-10-2008 10:50 PM
Johor nie ke??? Sultan Ismail..



http://www.psi.gov.my/content/photos/scaled/19.6



Pustaka sarawak... my feveret...

http://farm4.s ...

aha yg tu Perpustakaan Sultan Ismail yg dekat2 stesen bas Larkin.

baru google, ni gambar Perpustakaan Awam Jalan Yahya Awal. Perpustakaan ni baru je bukak beberapa bulan lepas.:



[ Last edited by  flying_cow at 7-10-2008 11:49 PM ]

flying_cow

Google lagi, terjumpa beberapa entry kat blog org pasal perpustakaan baru ni:

Johor Bahru Public Library
On Saturday (6th Sept), I went out to send Marsya to school - a replacement for Hari Raya holiday extension. We arrived 45 minutes early, so I made a detour to the new JB public library in Jalan Yahya Awal, a stone's throw from her school. Opened nearly a month ago (despite delays), I still haven't been there. A good time to check out what RM5.7mil library can offer.

First impression being important, they got it right. It's a nice place, and looks organised. Well, it doesn't look like a library, but much more like a bookstore in a shopping mall. The atmosphere is like being in a bookstore - but much better. It has an open cafeteria right behind the service counter, and you can borrow books (and other media) for free, up to 14 days.

It is a modern library, very much different with the one I went frequently during my younger years. There are many different section for visitors to enjoy different medium that knowledge can be enjoyed.

Ground Floor:
Magazine Rack - like the ones in Borders in Times Square, but with much lesser spread of titles
Audio and Video (DVD/VCD) shelves - can be viewed upstairs in tv room.
Cafe Aras - for refreshments
Children's Corner - much like a kindergarten setting with cool Ikea stuff (no kidding!) and lots of books
Petronas Street Smart - now until 22nd Sept
First Floor:
Adult Sections - divided into two - Fiction (on the left) and Non-Fiction (on the right)
Games Room - I saw children playing congkak in there
Teenager Section - with lots of interesting titles
Reference Section - didn't get in there, yet
Discussion Rooms - a few enclosed rooms with glasswall for discussion.
Media Room - for viewing video
Islamic Media Room - for viewing digital Quran
Second Floor: closed (for now)

Note: the room names above is only my designation, not the official name given by the library authority.

Here's a few things I have to say about the library:

Af first I wonder why there were discussion rooms provided. After sitting down with a book for a while, then it finally occured to me. The library is not as quiet as it is supposed to be (or used to be?). With the Petronas Street Smart in town, children playing with it can be heard on the first floor. Discussion rooms were full, and teenagers doing their discussion out in the reading area. I really couldn't believe that I was sitting with a book in a library, with all these noise. I wonder if this is the concept of a library these days. I looked around, there were no 'please be silent' reminders posted.


The collection of books is impressive. It's close to browsing the bookshelves in a bookstore. Most of the materials are new, modern titles. You don't feel like you're transported to 10 or 20 years back in time when browsing through the book titles. For non-fiction works, titles are abound in many different subjects - religion, management, self-improvement, hobbies and craft, etc. There's also Chinese and Tamil collection, albeit very limited. And yes, they do have Michael Crichton's in Fiction section (recent titles only). Kudos to the management.


The desks and chairs are nice - they're teak. However, comfort is compromised while giving way for appearance. I strongly feel that they could spend on quality plastic/steel chairs with cushion for better comfort.


Everywhere in the building you could see people deeply sunk in their laptops. That's because it is equipped with wifi connection.


For mobility in the building, there are hits and misses. There are ramps and an elevator for the disabled. If you choose to use the stairs (most would do), please be extra careful. Due to the design, the steps are varied in width along a single step. If left side is narrow, the right side is wider (and vice-versa). The center has constant width, but you have to forgo the handrail.


Amenities are quite good. There are toilets and surau provided (at the time of writing, I haven't checked them out yet). If you fancy a drink and light snack, there's a cafe on the ground floor. In the children section, there's a baby cot provided. I'm not sure whether there's a feeding area, though.


I like the fact that the library is not just a depository of books. Here, multimedia learning takes on its true meaning - and they are accessible to everyone.


Opening hours are from 9am to 5.30pm (until 5pm during Ramadhan). I think it would be superb if it is open till late - say, 9pm. Closed on Mondays, and, it will be closed during 1st and 3rd Saturdays soon. Aahhh... not really convenient, eh?


After that short while in the library, Marsya and I went off to her school. It turned out that actually classes for evening session were cancelled (or postponed?) without official letter from the school. Anyway, this was informed by one of the teachers, so it's okay. That means another round in the library, then.

We went back the following day, too. This time with the whole family. We registered with the library and got our library card each - and went back home with at least a book. Oh, and please be reminded that there's an annual registration fee.

Nuff said, I suggest you go experience the library yourself.

http://akmalhizam.blogspot.com/2008/09/httpthestar.html

flying_cow

New library for the city
By Chuah Bee Kim


NOW you can hang out all you want at the new RM5.7 million public library at Jalan Yahya Awal in Johor Baru.
The library finally opened its doors after a two-year delay due to glitches in the setting up of the information and communication technology (ICT) solutions.

The three-storey building, furnished with teak wood furniture, provides a cosy ambience and a conducive environment for reading and learning.

Johor Public Corporation Library director Ungku Hajah Noorakmal Ungku Sulaiman did not dwell on the delay issues but instead said that the important thing was the much-awaited facility, housing more than 100,000 books and magazine titles, was now ready.

Of the number, 40 per cent are made up of children's books. Plans to have audio books for the vision-impaired are also in the pipeline.

For senior citizens with vision problems, the library has low-vision equipment from the United States to aid them.

The Internet can also be accessed via WiFi, making it convenient for those who wish to bring their laptops.

Noorakmal said the library, with a seating capacity of 450, also has a cafeteria and a room furnished with baby cots for mothers with young children.

"In Europe, it is common to see baby cots in libraries for mothers who want to take time out and read. We want to promote such culture here."

Noorakmal also said there were no strict rules on dress code as long as visitors came properly attired.

"There are places which prohibit the wearing of slippers, but I tell my staff that as long as the visitors conduct themselves well, they should not be chased away simply because of that."

Besides books, there are also Hollywood, Korean and Hindi movies made available on DVD and VCD, which visitors can select and watch on the spot.

"As we have a limited collection now, we do not allow the DVDs and VCDs to be taken out of the library."

Visitors can also find some of the latest book titles.

"Normally, it takes about eight months before the latest titles are found in a public library. We are working with leading book retailers where they send a few of their latest titles over."

As for the bad habit of some who do not return borrowed books to the library, Noorakmal said this was common in Johor where many of its residents are not from the state.

"We have a service where members can drop off the books at any Pos Malaysia outlet and pay a flat rate of RM2.50 to ensure they are returned to us safely."

The library is open daily from 9am to 5.30pm except on Mondays.

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/JohorBuzz/Thursday/Stories/2325966/Article/printarticle

baguslah ade wifi dan yg lagi menarik etika pemakaian tak strict sangat. Boleh pakai selipar lagi.

flying_cow

ah baru jumpa website perpustakaan yg baru ni:

http://ppaj.johordt.gov.my/

nanti bila2 boleh la singgah, daftar & pinjam buku2

flying_cow

Peta:

~SwEeTMuM~

SM dah jadi ahli  kat perpustakaan baru di Jln Yahya Awal tu...

setakat ini, SM rasa lah.... perpustakaan nie lagi best dari yg kat Larkin tu
dari byk segi

yg best tu free internet usage to members
free usage of CD with walkman
ada bila khas utk budak main tradisional game
dll...
byk lagi kelebihanya
ada cafe lagi tu...

cuma SM rasa tempat ini ada sikit kelihatan kecil compare bangunan yg besar kita lihat dari luar

[ Last edited by  ~SwEeTMuM~ at 12-10-2008 06:11 PM ]

flying_cow

buku2 mcm mane? byk tak?

~SwEeTMuM~

Originally posted by flying_cow at 12-10-2008 06:29 PM
buku2 mcm mane? byk tak?

tempat baru....
rasanya skrg nie dah byk kot

ef/x

Thanks for Info.. wa baru tau ada new library, harap2 buku2 kat tempat baru lagi byk & berkualiti

shahhana

yg aku tahu ada satu perpustakaan dekat dgn maktab guru tak bape ingat nama nya
masuk-masuk jek aku mcm tak tahu arah coz tak bape faham sgt mcm mana
dan buku pon agak tak teratur menambahkan kesukaran aku tuk mecari buku...

flying_cow

tu Perpustakaan Sultan Ismail...dekat2 stesen bas Larkin kan..aku tak pernah masuk perpustakaan tu

shahhana

tak bape nak hengat lah dah lama aku pergi tu sekali jek aku pergi....
dah lama aku hajat nak gi perpustakaan awam.....

zyryn

Originally posted by ~SwEeTMuM~ at 12-10-2008 06:09 PM
SM dah jadi ahli  kat perpustakaan baru di Jln Yahya Awal tu...

setakat ini, SM rasa lah.... perpustakaan nie lagi best dari yg kat Larkin tu
dari byk segi

yg best tu free internet usage t ...

library 2 ok...selese....
buku2 pon byk...
tp yg problemnyer..x de bas...
maksudnyer dr bando ke library x de bas ke c2..
cm kak ryn x de masalah sbb umah dkt c2 jerk...
tp bg owg len..susah nak g...
wat library lawa2...canggih2..tp pengangkutan susah..
sape bleh jwb....

Yed

kene naik bus dari larkin baru boleh sampai library tu...
kalo dari bandar memang tak ada...

flying_cow

hmmmm esok kalau takde aral melintang nak singgah pinjam buku2 jap

zyryn

Originally posted by Yed at 21-10-2008 09:03 PM
kene naik bus dari larkin baru boleh sampai library tu...
kalo dari bandar memang tak ada...

2 la pasal yed...
kesian kan kt owg yg nk g library 2...

zyryn

Originally posted by flying_cow at 23-10-2008 01:59 AM
hmmmm esok kalau takde aral melintang nak singgah pinjam buku2 jap

insyaallah....x de aral yang melintang..
tp takot pokok yg melintang....sbb tumbang...