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…
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…
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…
An in-house training session on updated Library Policies, Circulars, Regulations, and Best Practices was held on 08th April 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, for the library staff of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The session took place at the Audio-Visual Unit of the Main Library. The session was conducted by Mrs. W.P.T. Dilrukshi, Senior Assistant Librarian, Faculty…
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.
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