A staff capacity-building programme was conducted to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of library staff in using the Koha Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), with particular emphasis on its Acquisition Module. The programme was conducted over two consecutive days, on 4 and 5 November 2026, commencing at 9.00 a.m. each day, with three-hour sessions. It was organised to…
A special reading promotion programme was organised by the Nochchiyagama Public Library, operating under the Nochchiyagama Pradeshiya Sabha, in celebration of National Reading Month 2026. The programme was conducted on 4 November 2026, from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., at the Nochchiyagama Pradeshiya Sabha premises, under the theme “Divi Athi Thuru – Akuru Mithuru”. The main objective of the…
A special programme aimed at developing reading interest among Grade 5 students of A/ Siridewamiththa Primary School was organized by the Rambewa Pradeshiya Sabha in celebration of National Reading Month on 30 October 2026, from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. The main objective of the programme was to encourage students to develop good reading habits and cultivate an interest…
The Library of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka has recently published the Library Handbook 2026, providing students and other library users with an updated guide to accessing and making effective use of the University’s library services and resources. The handbook presents the general rules, regulations, and guidelines governing library use, covering both the Main Library and the University’s branch…
The Main Library has further enhanced its wireless internet facilities by expanding Wi-Fi coverage throughout the library premises. As part of this improvement, a set of new Wi-Fi access points were installed from 06 October 2026, significantly extending wireless network coverage and improving internet accessibility for library users. The newly installed access points provide more comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage across…
An awareness session on the Effective Use of Library Resources and E-Resources was conducted for students of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Management Programme, Faculty of Management Studies, on 11 September 2026 at the Main Library, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The session was held from 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and focused on enhancing the research skills…
An orientation programme for the 2026/2027 batch of Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) students was conducted on 25 July 2026. As part of the programme, a session on Library Resources and Services was conducted to familiarise the newly enrolled students with the Library and its available resources and services. The session was conducted by Mrs. Asoka Siriwardana, Librarian, and Ms. Kaushalya…
The Library Orientation Programme for first-year students of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Degree Programme, Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, was successfully conducted on 27 May 2026 at the Main Library. The programme introduced students to library facilities, services, resources, and regulations, followed by a guided library tour. An introductory session on academic citation practices…
A practical training session on Mendeley Reference Manager was conducted for final-year students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, on 20 and 21 May 2026 at the Computer Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture. The programme was held in two sessions: 20 May 2026 from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and 21 May 2026 from 9.00 a.m….
The Faculty of Agriculture Library organized an awareness session titled “The Science of Wellbeing: Understanding Happiness through Psychological Science” on 20 May 2026 for the students of the 2022/2023 batch of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The session aimed to support students’ mental wellbeing during their transition to university life, encourage healthy perspectives on success…
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