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    A comparison of the requirements of university library quality assurance system with internationally recognised ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9001:2008 quality management systems
    (University Librarians' Association of Sri Lanka, 2011) Dissanayake, Harshani N.K.
    Providing a quality service has become a must in the library and information science sector today. The readers expect an effective and efficient library service from the library staff. Therefore providing a customer oriented service has become a challenge to the librarians and information professionals. The University Grants Commission has initiated a Quality Assurance System for all the faculties and the academic libraries of the Universities under the World Bank project, Improving Relevance and Quality of Undergraduate Education (IRQUE). The quality management systems (QMS) ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 9001:2008 are internationally recognized Quality Management Systems. They have been successfully implemented in some Sri Lankan libraries to provide an effective service to the library users. A comparison of the requirements of the University Library Quality Assurance System and the two international standards is carried out in this study.
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    Application of ICT in Augmenting Library Services
    (2012) Wijetunge, Pradeepa
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    Assessing knowledge management maturity level of a University Library: a case study
    (2012) Wijetunge, Pradeepa
    The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of a study carried out to assess the Knowledge Management Maturity in a university library of Sri Lanka using Kruger’s (2008) Knowledge Management Maturity (KMM) Model. Using an adaptation of Kruger’s model, KMM of the library was assessed. It was established that overall levels of maturity of different aspects vary. Analysis of the scores by managerial level indicated that there are variations in the perceptions across management levels. As a whole, according to Kruger’s classification, case study library has entered phase two but is not yet ready to reach phase three. Based on the findings, a number of recommendations were made to improve the KMM level. Keywords: Knowledge Management, Knowledge Management Maturity, Knowledge Management Maturity Models, Knowledge Management Maturity Assessment, University Library, Sri Lanka.
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    Assessing library collection: a case study at University of Peradeniya
    (University Librarians' Association of Sri Lanka, 2009) Gunasekera, Chamani
    In Feb, 2008 management of the Main Library, University of Peradeniya (UP) decided to carry out a collection assessment project to gain information on its collection at subject level. Particularly in a university library, collection assessment is necessary to evaluate whether the collection is able to support the institution's curriculums and fulfill the teaching, learning and research needs of the staff and students of the university. The results of the assessment could be used to compile a collection development policy in the library and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the collection. In this study physical stock counting method which comes under the collection –centered approach was chosen to evaluate the monograph portion according to subjects. The paper describes the process, methods used and results obtained from the assessment. Finally it briefs some suggestions to be used in future collection assessment projects to gain comprehensive information on the collection.
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    (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2024) wefrree,f.e.r.; hhh,r,t,y,
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    Bibliometric phenomenon of Tamil publications in Sri Lanka in 2005
    (University Librarians' Association of Sri Lanka, 2007) Maheswaran, R.
    Bibliometric analyses have been carried out in various fields. There has been no Bibliometric Study done on Tamil literature. This study evaluates the usefulness of bibliometric application for the analysis of Sri Lankan Tamil Publications in the year 2005 only. This paper discusses the necessity of preparing a detailed bibliometric analysis of Sri Lankan Publications or analysis of same nature and prepares comprehensive complete bibliographical accounts of Sri Lankan Tamil Publications. It tries to provide an account on authors, publishers, geographical area of publishers and editor in Tamil literatry field. This study also evaluates the length, size, prtce and pagination of published Tamil publications in Sri Lanka. This study will urge the Tamils scholars and researchers or Post graduate students to start analyse of Bibliometric study on Tamil literature in Sri Lanka. A total number of 65 authors have produced 77 Tamil publications which have been taken for this analysis. Out of 91 publications, 15% are edited publications. Most of the publications 40% is published in Colombo and the Traditional Tamil cities - Jaffna and Batticalo contributed 1 1% and 9% to the publishing field respectively. Most of the Muslim origin publications were published in the Eastern Provincial Region amounting to 15% and the Upcountry area contributed to the Tamil Publication with 16%. 15% of the publications are brought about by the authors. Only 08% publications were published by departmental or government funds. Two private publishers published 04% of the publications each. Out of 91 publications printed in year 2005, 6 % were published in length size of 21 cm and 29% in 22 cm. There are 14 editors in 2005 and all editors edited only one publication each.40 of publication in Tamil literature 18 % in religious and 10 in social science.
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    Bridging the digital divide: libraries in developing countries
    (University Librarians' Association of Sri Lanka, 2003) Perera, Sriyani
    In this paper it discusses briefly on the situation of digital divide in general with special reference to libraries in the developing countries. It continues to describe how a situation called digital divide came into existence and became a global phenomenon and outlines the possible reasons for emergence of such a situation.It discusses on various issues those emerging along the entire spectrum of digital divide.To delineate various aspects of bridging the digital divide,the author uses the experience,information and data that was gathered during her recent educational visit to various institutes in India and uses the contexts in Sri Lanka and India as examples to explain how bridging of the digital divide could be dealt with in libraries in the developing countries.Special reference is being made on the role of library networks in bridging the divide with examples.
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    Care of the collection in University of Peradeniya library: strategic planning for the preventive conservation
    (University Librarians' Association of Sri Lanka, 2008) Alahakoon, Champa N.K.
    This paper discusses some problems which prevail with regard to preventive conservation of rare materials presently available in the university library. It reveals the problems that have arisen due to deteriorating factors and negligent areas of the library, such as lack of awareness of the importance of the documents and materials; lack of positive thinking on preventive conservation; shortage of trained staff, equipment and chemicals; and lack of funds. It points out the importance and need of preservation of different kinds of material including wooden objects and paintings and the factors that need to be addressed with regard to preventive conservation. Lastly it highlights strategic planning for preventive conservation which needs to be implemented.
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    Palaeographical development of the Brahmi script in Ceylon from 3rd century B. C. to 7th century A. D.
    (University of Ceylon, Peradeniya, 1949) Fernando, P. E. E.
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    User Perspectives on Digital Reference Services (DRS): A Study of State University Libraries in Sri Lanka
    (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2024-02) Bandara, B.E.S.; Hindagolla, B.M.M.C.B.
    Purpose: The provision of human intermediated service to users over a digital network is identified as DRS and an essential service for novel users who are much more comfortable with new technologies. It is a question whether patrons are aware of DRS available for them. This study demonstrates the users’ awareness level on DRS, benefits and user suggestions to improve DRS activities in academic libraries in Sri Lanka. Identifying the available ICT facilities for DRS, level of satisfaction on DRS, the benefit obtained through DRS and identifying suggestions to improve DRS in Sri Lanka are the objectives of the study. Methodology: Undergraduates of the state universities in Sri Lanka were the population of the study where 240 number of responds selected using the convenience sampling technique via an online questionnaire survey. Poor response of the users was a major limitation. Findings: Results revealed that many of the users are aware about computers, servers, scanners, and printers along with Wi-Fi facilities are available at their libraries for DRS. Only 22% of the respondents aware about library mobile apps and 33% about online indexes used for DRS. 36% of users previously used DRS. 25% stated that DRS need more improve where 23% are satisfied with what they obtained as DRS. Users were not happy about video conferencing, reference bots and web reference among the DRS provided. Personalized Service, convenience, time factor, no time and location barriers and faster service identified as highest ranked benefits by the users. Improving network facilities, online resources with remote access facilities, funding for establishing well equipped libraries with proper infrastructure, providing awareness and adequate training were the suggestions for improving DRS by the library users. This is denoted that whatever the back-end processes were there when implementing DRS in libraries, what users feel is the interface and the services through the platform. Implications: Librarians must focus their attention on developing user friendly interfaces to cope with end users in real time and in a sustainable manner. With the support of the donors and collaboration academic libraries may enhance their digital collections to have rich knowledge base to provide better DRS in future.