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 facilitate the participation of all relevant staff members involved in acquisition-related activities across the University Library System.
Assistant Librarians and Library Information Assistants from the Main Library and all branch libraries participated in the programme, which was held at the Audio-Visual Unit of the Main Library, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
The sessions were conducted by Mr. U. Ahamed, Assistant Librarian, Main Library. The programme focused on strengthening staff competencies in handling acquisition-related functions through the Koha system and supporting the effective implementation and utilisation of the Koha Acquisition Module across the University Library System.
Furthermore, the programme contributed to the University’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), by promoting inclusive staff capacity development, enhancing workplace efficiency, and supporting more effective and responsible management of library resources.
