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The ancient manuscript available in Temple Libraries in Marata district
(Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Sewwandi, H.K.I.
Religions establishment such as temples and monasteries in Sri Lanka could be recognized as knowledge an information centers where manuscript are collected organized and disseminated for the benefit of people. In these institutions the knowledge produces by the nation. The collected and protected in the formed manuscripts. Monastery libraries are common to all districts in the country. Among this district a Matara district places a significant role in the collection and preservation of manuscript culture in Sri Lanka. The main objective of the research was to identify the ancient manuscript collection in the temple libraries in Matara district. The other objectives were to identify the type of manuscript available and the subject content in the manuscript. The method of research was the survey method and data for the study was gathered from a selected sample of 16, temples in a Matara district. Primary data was collected using direct participation, interviews and observation. Further secondary data was gathered through literature survey. It was identified that these collection include Ola leaf as well as paper manuscripts. In addition few text books, newspapers and periodicals were who found in these collections. Further it was revealed that majority of temples in the sample had palm leaf manuscripts on varies subjects such as Buddhism, history, indigenous medicine, astrology, astronomy.
Awareness and Use of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)/Web OPAC by University Students of University of Kelaniya
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Wimalawansha, B.G.U.N.; Jayawardana, M.C.N.; Sewwandi, H.K.I.
The Introduction of Information and Communication Technology in the field of Libraries and Information Centers has impacted on library services and library techniques such as retrieval and dissemination of information resources. It has also changed the ways of providing library services to user community. OPAC is one of the technologies which easy provide access to bibliographical information such as name of author, title, publisher, date of the publication. Although OPAC is identified as a easy and effective way to search information in the library, many users have not got relevant knowledge and skills to use OPAC. This study fulfill this gap. Main objective of this study is to identify what are the problems faced by University students when they use OPAC/Web OPAC. Moreover, this study also aim to understand knowledge and skills that required to use OPAC effectively. This study used a survey method as a research method. The population of this study consists of University students in Sri Lanka. The sample of this study represents students in the University of Kelaniya. This study used a quantitative data collection techniques. Questionnaires were distributed among the selected students in the University and 90% were responded. Descriptive statistics method (SPSS software) was used for data analysis of this study. This study found that number (69.1%) of students used OPAC as a search tool for retrieving documents. Although they knew OPAC as a computer catalogue, they do not have wide awareness about OPAC. Many students do not use all features provided by OPAC such as advance search, reserve books, search from ISBN number. Also they do not know how to search bibliographical records. Even though, the University library has provided OPAC facilities, there were some limitations i.e. not allow to copy, print and edit bibliographical data, absences of regular updating on OPAC system, unable to search terms using Sinhala and Tamil languages and longer time for connecting to OPAC. Due to these limitations students were not satisfied with OPAC services provided by the University library. Findings of this study highly useful for University library staff to provide effective OPAC facilities and thereby improve academics knowledge and skills to use OPAC effectively. For example library staff can organize qualitative instructional programs, can provide practical training on advanced searching methods and promote OPAC among University students.
The Collision of E- Resources in Modern Libraries.
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka., 2017) Sewwandi, H.K.I.
The 21stcentury is madethe information services available to the users on their desktop. In the day perspective, all types of libraries such as academic, public and special libraries are not onlyproviding printed resources to their user group. They provide electronic resources that are e-books, e-database, e-journals, e-reports as well as e-reference sources for fulfilling their day to day academic and research requirements. A digital library is a type of information retrieval system. Digital libraries are a natural evolution from electronic document sharing. The major benefit of digital library is the capability to provide around the clock, remote access to high demand or restricted materials for multiple concurrent users. The objectives of the study to investigate the awareness of use e-resources, to examine the available e-resources, to identify the frequency of used e-resources, to find out the problems face in use these resources. The 100 questionnaires were distributed randomly among the users in selected 14 educational institutions in Sri Lanka.This study disclosed that most of responders are using e-resources daily and they satisfied those materials,e-journal were use a majority of users, low budget and lack of collaboration with other libraries these are reveals of problem in use e resources.
Information product and information service marketing in the university libraries in Sri lanaka : Investigation of issues and challenges
(2020) Sewwandi, H.K.I.
Libraries and information centers are not the profit-making organizations, but they are information and service providers. The concept of marketing captures not only the buying and selling for monetary purpose but also the fulfillment of organizational objectives effectively in non-profit organizations which constantly and inextricably linked to meeting its client's information needs. Marketing performances in the field of library and information science includes in planning, organizing, dissemination, and controlling of information products and services through motivational and user convenience way. As a result of marketing these organizations should be able to achieve their aims while satisfying their customers and fulfilling their information needs as well as wants. Academic libraries such as university libraries represent as a “heart” of the learning organization. However, in the literature it is reported that university libraries face many difficulties and there were many failures in providing the information sources and services to their users. It is therefore important to identify how the concept of marketing can be used in the university libraries effectively. This study therefore aims to identify the barriers and challenges faced in marketing information products and information services in university libraries in Sri Lanka. The objectives of this study are to identify information sources, information products, and information services in university libraries, to identify the current status of information product and information service marketing in university libraries and to identify strategies to use for information marketing in university libraries. The mixed research methodology has been used as a research methodology of this study while case research method has been used a research strategy. The study sample consisted of 15 state university librarians in Sri Lanka and 300 users, 20 from each university library. A total respondent of this study includes 315.Structured questionnaires were distributed to gather data for this study. Data analysis was carried out with SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). This study identified barriers in the marketing of information products and services in university libraries such as lack of professional human resources with marketing knowledge, lack of recognition for libraries in the society/organization, ignorance of the activities of staff in one section of the library, and lack of understanding of the importance of public relations in the library. Inadequacy, lack of computer literacy among staff, readers' lack of attention to library resources, lack of a clear picture of the library in society, limited media access, lack of proper marketing policy for library management, and lack of government support are among the major challenges identified by this research Overall marketing of information products and information services in the university libraries of Sri Lanka were not at a satisfactory level. Based on the data analysis of this study, a conceptual model has been developed to use as the successful implementation of information marketing in university libraries.
New Gen Lib: පුස්තකාල ස්වයංක්‍රීයකරණයේ නව මුහුණුවර
(SIDA/SAREC Research Library, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Sewwandi, H.K.I.
A study based on the Use of Indigenous knowledge in Mirigama Divisional Secretarial Division in Gampaha District
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Jayawardana, M.C.N.; Wimalawansha, B.G.U.N.; Sewwandi, H.K.I.
Indigenous Knowledge is the knowledge that refers to the matured long-standing traditions and practices of certain regional, indigenous, or local communities. It is the knowledge which includes assumptions and beliefs. “Indigenous Knowledge is the knowledge developed around the specific conditions of the environment indigenous to a particular geographic area. Indigenous knowledge is cost effective, readily available, socially desirable and economically affordable” (Singh and Misri, 2006) The main objectives of this research is to find out the Indigenous Knowledge systems in Mirigama Divisional Secretarial Division, Study about Usage of past and present status of Indigenous Knowledge and preserve Indigenous Knowledge for future generation. The methodology of the research is the servey methed because of it’s a Qualitative research. The data for the study was gathered from Mirigama Divisional Secretarial Division in Gampaha District and five Gramasewaka Divisions has choosen as a sample for the study. The study is descriptive and participatory in nature. Direct participation, Observation, interviews and focus group discussions were used to obtain information. Further secondary sources such as books, Journals and electronic resources were also used. In this research can be identified main traditional systems namely agriculture, cane industry, Clay industry and traditional medicine ways. People who are in this area still use indigenous knowledge for their works and also livelihood. But in the present this knowledge is destroying. Since the indigenous knowledge used by this community has to be recorded and preserved for future generation use.
A Study on the user satisfaction of Information Sources and Services of the University Libraries in Sri Lanka
(Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Sewwandi, H.K.I.
The library plays an integral role of the University for Information sources, services, teaching, learning, and research works. The effectiveness of these sources and services is more beneficial for academic development and country development as well. The objectives of this study were to identify what kind of sources and services are used by the users, how these sources and services are supported to enhance their information needs and the situation of user satisfaction of these library resources. A mixed research methodology was employed as the overarching research approach, with the case research method serving as the research strategy. Primary data for this study were gathered using the questionnaire method. The research sample comprised 15 users of state university libraries in Sri Lanka. A simple random sampling technique was utilized to select a subset of 20 users from each university, resulting in a total sample size of 300 users. The collected data were then analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). This study revealed that 33.7% of the users visit once a week, with 11.3% of them making daily visits. Users displayed a high level of awareness, with 90.3% being aware of the lending service, while 65% were knowledgeable about resource renewal. Interestingly, respondents demonstrated limited awareness of online information resources and E-services offered by the library. Nonetheless, user satisfaction with these resources and services was notably satisfactory. To address these limitations, it is crucial to implement continuous user training and promote the popularity of the aforementioned services and sources.
Usage of E - Resource for Academic Purposes among the University Temporary staff: special reference with faculty of social sciences, University of Kelaniya
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Sewwandi, H.K.I.; Jayawardana, M.C.N.; Wimalawansha, B.G.U.N.
Electronic Resources have become a necessity in the modern information society. Today information and communication technology has given more opportunities for the information seekers, scholars and researchers. This new trend has changed expanded and added value to the library collections as well as has widened the scope of the library user communities. E Resource comes with various forms such as E- books, E-Journals, E-Databases etc. Through the electronic media temporary academic staff makes aware himself with the current information and updates. The study investigated the usage of E-resources by the Temporary staff. The objectives of the study were to examine how the university temporary staff search required information through the e-resources and how they use e-resources for their academic purposes. Structured questionnaires were distributed among all the temporary staff in the Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya. Questionnaire was the main data gathering method. It was identified that from the total population only 74% use electronic media for their academic works. According to the results 40% percent of temporary staff uses e-books to search information, 15% percent use online databases and 19% Percent of students use e-Journals. 26% Percent of staff didn‘t appear to use electronic media for their academic purposes. Major Reason for this issue is staff used to go for the university library for search information without electronic concept. Other Problems were lack of awareness about electronic media, Connection problems Suggestions were made to conduct training sessions, workshops in order to awareness among stakeholders.
Use of Electronic Resources and its Affect: Special Reference to Library Users of Kelaniya University
(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Sewwandi, H.K.I.
This paper presents that status of electronic resources facilities and services provide by Kelaniya University Library (KUL). The university library is the hub of the teaching, and learning activities where undergraduates, lecturers, and researchers get their required information according to their needs. At the passing time, library users have to spend more time for searching their information. But currently, electronic resources provide better and effective user services. Objectives of the study to investigate the present situation of E- resources facilities and services provided by the KUL to examine the frequency of using the electronic resources available in the library, to study the impact of electronic resources and services on the academic work of the user and provide suitable suggestion and recommendation to improve the e - resources and e services for the benefit of users in KUL. A methodology used for collecting data was questionnaire based and all the question were specifically prepared and related with the use of electronic resources and its impact. The 100 questionnaires were distributed randomly. 15 % percent are lecturers, 71% percent are undergraduates, and 14% percent are researchers. This study reveals that majority of the users, use and satisfied those materials. Although it lacks infrastructure facilities and the library should arrange more training session for users.
පුරාණ රෝහණයේ අධ්‍යාපනික පසුබිම
(Department of Economics, University of Kelaniya, 2016) Sewwandi, H.K.I.
පෞරාණික ඥානය සුරැකී ඇති විහාරීය පුස්තක
(The Research Center for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Sewwandi, H.K.I.