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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…

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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….

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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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An awareness session on “Digital Tools for Research: Developing Digital Information Literacy Skills” was conducted on 20 May 2026 for the students of the 2020/2021 Batch of the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The session aimed to motivate students to utilize their information and digital literacy skills for success in university education, introduce online databases relevant…

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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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