3rd ICLIM - 2019

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    A Gap Analysis of User Perception on Information Content of the University Libraries in Sri Lanka
    (3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Wanigasooriya, Priyanwada
    This paper evaluated user perception on content of information or collection of university libraries in Sri Lanka. Study employed LibQUAL tool to collect data from university community and research revealed that library collections are not in a satisfactory level among users in university libraries.
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    A Demographic Profile of Public Library Leaders in Sri Lanka
    (3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Gamage, R.; Kumara, B.; Samaradiwakara, G.D.M.N.; Ananda Tissa, R.D.; Sunil, W.; Rathnayake, S.
    This study reuses data extracted from a previous report to create a profile of public library leaders in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, it was recognized that the country has a group of library leaders mostly in their early 40s, moderately educated, and ready for further advancement with proper guidance and policy implementation
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    Study of Information Literacy Skills among Male Prison Inmates in Sri Lanka
    (3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Chandani, J.G.; Weerasooriya, W.A.
    The purpose of this study is to explore and explain the information literacy skills and information resources use by Sri Lankan prisoners. The study employed the survey research design. It recommended that prison administrators should be in collaboration with prison library officers and various organization bodies to introduce library hour, provide information resources and provide conducive environment in the prison to motivate information use by prison inmates
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    Institutional Library Websites Affiliated to National Universities in Sri Lanka: a Content Analysis
    (3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Attanayake, G.
    The main objectives of this study are to evaluate the content of websites in institutional libraries affiliated to national universities in Sri Lanka and identify the shortcomings of library websites. A total of nine libraries were selected for the study but three institutions were rejected due to non-availability of separate library websites. Observation was the primary data collection method and a checklist was designed to collect data. The study mainly corresponds to four categories; Library Management, Library Services, Resources and Other information. Five items were included under the segment of library management. All of the selected libraries were provided the introduction to their libraries opening hours, staff information and contact information. Eight items were considered with regard to library services. Three institutes totally neglected to include their library services to their sites. Four items were located under the segment of library resources and PGIM have completed all four items in check-list. Results of the study showed that out of twenty items, none of the libraries hit all the items in the check-list. The findings of this study revealed that the institutional library websites affiliated to universities in Sri Lanka have not setup at satisfactory level