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….
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.
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….
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…
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.
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…
An inhouse training session on “Searching Strategies” for the Nonacademic staff of the Rajarata University Library system was carried out on 22nd November 2023. Mrs. Thushara Wanasinghe, Senior Assistant Librarian, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences, Rajarata University was participated as the resource person for this training session.
The official website launching of the library along with the six faculty websites of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka was held ceremonially at the University’s main auditorium on October 3, 2023. The ceremony was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Prof. (Mrs) GAS. Ginigaddara, and the Deans of the six faculties: Faculty of…
An orientation programme was conducted for the 2022 batch in the Faculty of Agriculture on 25th and 26th of September 2023. The aims of this programmes was introducing the library and its services to the students, and introducing Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). Students had the opportunity to physically visit and explore the library during this programme.
The library of Rajarata University in Sri Lanka coordinated the webinar on ‘Empowering Sri Lanka’s Research Ecosystem with Science Direct: Read Quality, Publish Quality’ for university academics on September 6, 2023. The academics of Rajarata University participated in this event. As part of this initiative, Elsevier (ScienceDirect) provided a trial subscription to Rajarata University in Sri Lanka, valid until December 31, 2023. ScienceDirect offers a comprehensive collection of authoritative, full-text scientific, technical, and health publications. Its smart and intuitive functionality allows users to stay updated in their respective fields, enhancing their work efficiency.
The ScienceDirect platform, renowned for its high-quality journals, books, and reference content, facilitates an uninterrupted workflow. Researchers can seamlessly navigate between books and journals, exploring various topics and disciplines. This initiative aims to empower researchers and academics at Rajarata University by providing access to valuable resources for quality research and publication.Discover the power of quality with our “standards” products. Enhance your compliance and efficiency with AS 1768:2021 PDF, your essential resource for excellence.
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