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The Main Library successfully conducted a series of Library Awareness Sessions for final-year undergraduate students of the Department of Information Systems on March 9, 16, and 23, 2026. These sessions were carefully designed to enhance students’ research capabilities and academic skills through comprehensive guidance on library resources, practical training on reference management tools such as Mendeley, and essential academic…

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The long-cherished dream of the students of the Faculty of Technology, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, was realized on 14 January 2026 with the official inauguration of the “Forum” New Library Complex of the Faculty of Technology. This three-storey state-of-the-art facility has been meticulously designed to support academic and research activities across technological disciplines. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, spacious…

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The Library of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka successfully conducted two literacy-enhancement programs at Padavi Mahasen National School on 4 November 2025, strengthening its outreach and community engagement efforts. The first program, titled “Pothen Lokayata Gamnak”, was delivered to Grade 8 students with the objective of developing information literacy competencies and promoting a strong reading culture among young learners….

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On 30 October 2025, Mahawannammaduwa Vidyalaya, Galkulama organized a Reading Camp Programme for students from Grades 1 to 11 as part of its literacy development initiatives. The programme aimed to foster reading habits, enhance language skills, and inspire a lifelong love for books among students. The camp was facilitated by library professionals, including Librarian Mr. Asoka Sirwardana, Assistant Librarians…

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A vibrant Reading Camp was held on 27 October 2025 at Mihintale Pathiraja Thennakoon Primary School as part of the school’s Literature Month celebrations. The program was conducted by library professionals including Mr. Asoka Sirwardana, Mrs. W. P. T. Dilrukshi, Mrs. Hansamali Wickramasooriya, and Ms. Kaushalya Wijerathne, who together facilitated a range of engaging literacy activities. Throughout the event,…

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Aiming to promote reading habits and support educational development, the “Book to World Journey” (පොතෙන් ලෝකයට ගමනක්) Reading Camp and Parent Awareness Program was successfully held at Pusiyankulama Maha Vidyalaya on 19 September 2025. The program was organized and conducted by the Librarian, Senior Assistant Librarian, and Assistant Librarian of the University of Sri Lanka Rajarata, with sponsorship provided…

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A reading camp for the fourth grade children of Medawachchiya Model School under the theme “Let’s make time for books”(පොතට වෙලාවක්  වෙන් කරමු) was held at the Medawachchiya Children’s Park on 12 September 2025 in conjunction with the National Reading Month. The program, organized by the Medawachchiya Pradeshiya Sabha and the Pradeshiya Sabha Library, was resourced by the Librarian…

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On 7th August 2025, a group of Sri Lanka Air Force officers from the Trincomalee Camp, currently following courses in the Faculty of Management, visited the Rajarata University Main Library. During their visit, they participated in a special session on “The Importance of Reading for Personal and Professional Development”, conducted by the University Librarian, Ms. Asoka Siriwardena. The program…

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The annual LD4 Conference, themed “Linked Data in the Real World,” was organized by the global LD4 Community from 28th to 30th July 2025 in virtual mode. The LD4 Community is primarily centered around libraries in the United States. Mr. U. Ahamed, Assistant Librarian at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, served as a member of the program committee and…

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The Career Guidance Unit of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka organized a training session on “Utilizing Digital Library Services of the Rajarata University Library System” for the undergraduates of the Faculty of Applied Sciences on 15th May 2025. The session aimed to empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate and utilize the library’s digital resources more…

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