17 May 2023

Explore the World of Books with JAKI!

by:Eva Simorangkir

Editor:Ramdan Malik Batubara, Aditya Gagat Hanggara

17 May 2023

Books are like windows to the whole wide world. Don't you think? Just by reading books, we can go on exciting adventures and gain a deeper understanding of everything around us. Ever wondered what would go down if four siblings ended up ruling as kings and queens? Get your hands on The Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis and find out! And if you're curious about the rollercoaster journey of a musician, give Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner a read. Trust me, the options are endless!

Let's face it, reading is super important. That's why on May 17, 2002, Abdul Malik Fadjar declared it as National Book Day (Hari Buku Nasional) in Indonesia. They picked this date to celebrate the founding of the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia in Central Jakarta on May 17, 1980. Pretty neat, right?

No more excuses for struggling to get your hands on books! These days, there are easy-peasy ways to embark on exciting book adventures. You can use JAKI to borrow books and even reserve visits to libraries in Jakarta. So, how does it all work? Let's dive into the details below!

How to Borrow Books using JAKI

It is very convenient to borrow books using JAKI! The process is super easy. Let’s follow the steps below!

Open the JAKI application, then type Jakarta Library in the search bar and select it. Click the Akun (account) button in the bottom right corner.

You can log in directly or register if you don't have a Kawan Perpus account. Follow the steps provided.

After successfully logging in, you can also see the Home screen. Here, you can immediately choose based on the available book recommendations. Click the Explore button to select:

Reservasi Kunjungan (visit reservation);
Daftar Koleksi (collection list);
Cari Perpustakaan (search library);
Agenda Literasi (literacy agenda);
Event;
Usul Buku (book proposal); and
Jadwal Pusling (mobile library schedule).

If you want to look for other books, click Daftar Koleksi (collection list).

After clicking Daftar Koleksi, search for books by title, author, or ISBN. Search results will appear. Click on the image of the book you want to borrow.

Here, you can immediately see the details of the book. You can click the Favorites

button to save the book you are looking for. Click the Share

button if you want to send the book link to other people. If you are sure to borrow, click the Peminjaman (borrow) button.

Choose the book location to borrow the book.

After deciding your choice, scroll down to choose the Selanjutnya (next) button.

You are able to choose a different location for book pickup, which may be different from the library where the book is stored. You can select the location by clicking on the Lokasi Pengambilan (pickup location) section. After successfully adding the book to the borrowing list, you just need to click the Pinjam Buku (borrow book) button.

Hooray! Now, wait for the confirmation and the book will be secured! Now, you just need to go to the library. Let us see how to reserve a visit.

How to Reserve a Visit to the Libraries in Jakarta

There are several cool libraries in Jakarta that you can visit. It is very easy to reserve a visit! You just need to use the JakLitera feature in JAKI as discussed earlier. Let us find out now!

Pilih fitur Perpustakaan Jakarta, klik tombol Jelajahi, dan pilih Reservasi Kunjungan (visit reservation).

You will immediately be faced with a visit reservation form for members. Fill in all available columns.

You can select the library you want to visit in the Perpustakaan (library) column. Here's a list of libraries to choose from:

Perpustakaan Jakarta - Perpustakaan Cikini;
Perpustakaan Jakarta - Pusat Dokumentasi Sastra HB Jassin;
Perpustakaan Jakarta Barat - Tanjung Duren;
Perpustakaan Jakarta Timur - Jatinegara;
Perpustakaan Jakarta Utara - Koja;
Perpustakaan Jakarta Pusat - Petojo Enclek; and
Perpustakaan Jakarta Selatan - Gandaria Tengah.

Once you're sure you've chosen a library, just click Submit!

You will receive a visit reservation receipt that includes the library name, visit date, and a QR Code. Use this QR Code when you arrive at the library. Click the Simpan (save) button to save this QR Code on your device.

You will also receive an e-mail of Kunjungan Perpustakaan Jakarta. In the email, there will be a link to the same reservation receipt as the one from the application. You can click the link that says "Bukti reservasi" (reservation receipt) to save the same QR Code.

To view the history of visit reservations, you can go back to the Perpustakaan Jakarta feature on JAKI again. Click the Akun (account) page and select Riwayat Reservasi dan Kunjungan (reservation history and visits). Here, you are able to see reserved library visits.

Woohoo! Congratulations on successfully reserving your library visit in Jakarta. It's really as easy as that! Remember to download JAKIand make the most of the JakLitera feature. Now, it's time for you to immerse yourself in the wonders that the window to the world has to offer. Explore, learn, and let your imagination soar through the pages of those books. Happy reading!