An in-house training program has been organized by the Main Library on a service of the available Digital Library Services – KOHA Acquisition Module on March 12th, and 26th, 2025 for two separate session. Mr. U. Ahamed, Assistant Librarian, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka has conducted the session as the resource person. The program aimed to introduce, practice, implement,…
Kegalu Balika Vidyalaya organized a guest lecture and prize-giving event to commemorate Reading Month 2024. The event was held on February 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM onwards at the school auditorium. Dr. P. Wanigasooriya, Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, and Mr. U. Ahamed, Assistant Librarian, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, attended as…
Main Library of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka organized an online session on Academic Writing for the final year undergraduates of the Faculty of Management Studies. The session was held on 7th February 2025. Ms. Hansamali Wickramasooriya, Assistant Librarian provided the expert guidance and insights on academic writing.
The Rajarata University of Sri Lanka marked the commencement of the new year on January 1, 2025, with an oath-taking ceremony held near the main administrative premises. The event was attended by academic, executive, and non-academic staff and was held under the patronage of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Janaka Pushpakumara. Simultaneously, a special ceremony was conducted at the Convocation…
The University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (ULA) successfully hosted its 14th International Conference on October 29, 2024, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, and attracted both national and international delegates. The Conference Secretary, Mrs. Thushara Wanasinghe, Senior Assistant Librarian of the Faculty of Medicine and Allied…
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Faculty of Management Studies, organized a workshop titled “Use of Open Educational Resources” on 27th November 2024 for students representing the department. Ms. Hansamali Wickramasooriya, Assistant Librarian, served as the resource person for the workshop.
The Nochchiyagama Public Library, affiliated to the Nochchiyagama Pradeshiya Sabha, organized a reading camp for the 8th grade students of the Widhyapradeepa School, Dunupethagama, Anuradhapura on 14th October 2024, commemorating the 2024 National Reading Month. Ms. WPT. Dilrukshi, Senior Assistant Librarian, Faculty of Agriculture and Ms. Hansamali Wickramasooriya, Assistant Librarian, Main Library served as the resource persons for the…
In anticipation of the 16th Annual Research Symposium 2024, the Faculty of Agriculture organized a pre-symposium workshop focused on enhancing research skills. The online session, titled “Reference Management Using Mendeley,” was held on September 13, 2024, from 20:00 to 21:00. Mr. U. Ahamed, the Assistant Librarian at the Main Library, led the workshop, providing participants with valuable insights into…
The Agriculture Library of the Faculty of Agriculture conducted an awareness session on Effective Use of Library Facilities on 12th September 2024 for the undergraduates of the 2022/2023 batch of the Faculty of Agriculture. The program consisted of a demonstration on the use of the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), Electronic Database searching, useful Web links for academic needs…
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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