Borrowed Material Return Update

Dear Users, Please note that despite the library email alert systems being active, users are permitted to return borrowed materials after the conclusion of the ongoing trade union action of university non-academic staff. Furthermore, the delay fines will not be calculated during this period. Feel free to contact the library for further assistance. You can find the contact details…

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Library Online Session : ICT Applications and Best Practices

The Agriculture Library at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka is pleased to announce Library Online Session 03, focusing on “ICT Applications and Best Practices” for academic members of the Faculty of Agriculture, to be held on 27th June 2024. The session was organized by the Agriculture Library, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, with Mr. U. Ahamed, Assistant Librarian of…

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Library Online Session : Science of Wellbeing

The Agriculture Library at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka organized a Library Online Session focusing on “Science of Wellbeing “for the first-year students of the Faculty of Agriculture, on 19th June 2024. This session was designed to help students to learn how to be happy. Mrs. Hansamali Wickramasooriya, Assistant Librarian of the Main Library, served as the resource person….

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Library Orientation Program – Agriculture Library

The Library Orientation program on ‘Introduction to the Agriculture Library’ was held on 29th April 2024 for the undergraduates of the AG/2023 batch of the Faculty of Agriculture. Mrs. WPT. Dilrukshi, Senior Assistant Librarian served as the resource person of the session.

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Training session on ‘Utilizing Digital Library Services of Rajarata University Library System’

The Faculty of Agriculture Library conducted a training session titled ‘Utilizing Digital Library Services of Rajarata University Library System.’ This session was specifically designed for academic staff members of the Faculty of Agriculture. The session was held on January 12th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, in the faculty’s Boardroom. Mrs. WPT. Dilrukshi, Senior Assistant Librarian, and Mr….

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A Workshop on “How to Use Databases for Research”

A workshop aimed at enhancing research skills using databases was recently conducted for 103 third-year undergraduates in the Department of Accountancy & Finance, Faculty of Management Studies. The workshop, titled “How to Use Databases for Research,” took place on January 2nd, 2024, from 16:00 to 18:00 at the Computer Lab, Computer Centre of the University. The session, conducted by…

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Outreach progrmmes for ‘Sisumina” library Readers Society, Gampola

The Library of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka has initiated an outreach program for the members of the ‘Sisumina” library reading club, Gampola. This club consists with both school children and the adults. The main objectives of the programme were enhancing reading habits of its members, aware them about the services and facilities of the library, and providing an inspiration for school children on importance of obtaining university education. Mrs. W.P.T. Dilrukshi, the Acting Librarian and Mrs. Hansamali Wickramasooriya, Assistant Librarian provided technical expertise for the programme.

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Workshop on “Best Practices on the Use of PCs in Library Counter Services”

A workshop was conducted to enhance the use of counter service PCs in University libraries, aiming to provide more efficient counter service. The Library Information Assistants from each branch library, including the main library, participated in the session held on December 8th, 2023, from 09:00 to 12:00 at the IT Centre’s computer lab. The University librarian shared insights and…

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