3rd ICLIM - 2019
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Item Library Collection and the Knowledge Organization of Pirivena Libraries: a Study based on Colombo and Anuradhapura Districts(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Sumana, Rev. B.This research is conducted to identify the library collection and knowledge organization of pirivena libraries on behalf of the current bhikshu education of Sri Lanka. There, Thirty (30) pirivena libraries were randomly selected as the sample of this study from two districts, Colombo and Anuradhapura. Data were obtained from librarians of those pirivena libraries producing them a questionnaire. It was able to identify problems and issues of pirivena libraries by analyzing the data which was gathered from the questionnaires. The research proposal of this study represents basic principles and other relevant information on this research. Literature review of this study examines the development of monastic bhikshu education from Anuradhapura era to Mahanuwara era (Kandian) with details of the syllabus taught, books written and authors of different eras, State supports and analyzes the evolution of pirivena education from the colonial period up to the present. Especially it is studied the history of libraries in Sri Lanka, types of libraries, prevalence of missionary education in Sri Lanka, deterioration of monastic education and the reestablishment of monastic education with the establishment of Rathmalana Parama Dhamma Chethiya Pirivena, history of Vidyodaya and Vidyalankara pirivenas, Buddhist monks who dedicated and committed to develop monastic education, laws, rules, regulations and statutory provisions related to pirivena education were studied in this research.Item Public Library User’s Reading Habits: a Study(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Kulatunga, R.K.The study sought to consider reading habits among public library users. Reading is an art of interpreting the printed tools and written words. Reading is considered a stepping stone to success, not just in schools but also throughout the adult life of an individual. Also, it is regarded as a process, a mode of thinking, a kind of real experience and involves many complex skills: the ability to perceive printed words, to skim for information and then perhaps read intensively. With adult readers, it is also found that reading contributes significantly to job success, career development and ability to respond to change. A public library is a library for the general public. That is accessible for a child to adult and there are no age barriers. Public libraries exist in many countries across the world and are often considered an essential part of having an educated and literate population. This study aims to understand the nature of reading in general, focused on user attitudes towards reading habits. Also indicated that the purpose of reading, preference of language, preferred from of the library collection, assistance from the library staff in the use of resources and services is necessary to users meet their information requirements. Study was conducted in Uva province, Badulla District selecting the main public libraries at Badulla and users of those selected institutions. 120 Questionnaires were distributed among users of two main public libraries using the simple random sampling technique, respondents’ rate was 98.3%. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software, Figures and Tables were used to present the result of the findings. The findings showed that majority of the respondents acknowledged the importance of reading their subject textbooks, novels, Newspapers and Newspaper supplements. Further, the data suggest that although the availability of digital reading materials ware prominent, users like to read print books than electronic materials. Prefered language of reading was mothertongue. Also the data dipicts that the most feverable place of reading among users as their personal space. The majority of the respondents showcased that the public library and the staff ware more userfriendly and supportive in providing the needy reading materials. This research findings suggest that it is necessary to imrove the use of automated library services which are more easyer to reach in modern library systems, Also it provdes more learning spaces for future readers, this includes use of scientific, academic reading contents