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Author: search.filters.author.Warnasooriya, ThrishalaStart date: 2020

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    An exploratory overview on Library Professionals’ Training Series (LPTS) of library, University of Kelaniya.
    (Felicitation Volume - Mr. N.T.S.A. Senadeera. Manuscript submitted for publication. Library, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2020) Munasinghe, M.A.K.S.; Warnasooriya, Thrishala
    Computer literacy is essential for library staff to provide a high quality, timely responsive, cost effective library services to its users in a techno-savvy library environment in this digital era. Specially computer literacy is a key requirement for non-academic staff to operate the library technical services. Most of the libraries across the world have taken actions to develop various staff development programmes. Those can be varied based on the type of the library and its users, capacity of the staff, attitude, technology, budget, mother institution, rules and regulations, and country. Therefore, developing a unique Computer literacy enhancement programme for a certain library is ideal. ‘Library Professionals’ Training Series (LPTS) containing 3 levels was developed by Interactive Media Unit (IMU) to enhance the computer literacy of the staff. As level I could be successfully completed, a progress of the staff was noticed. Therefore, this paper presents an exploratory overview on this programme by setting an example for other libraries in Sri Lanka.
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    Designing and Introducing ‘GREEN’ model to lead Sri Lankan university library system towards green library concept: with special reference to the library, University of Kelaniya.
    (3rd International Research Symposium on Social Science and Humanities, National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (NCAS), Sri Lanka., 2021) Warnasooriya, Thrishala
    As community centers and knowledge hubs, going green has become a great concern in every field including the libraries. Although some green implementations can be evident in some libraries in Sri Lanka, they are not been systematically functioned. This is an extension of previous researches related to green library concept which followed the research framework with five major areas namely, library building, operations and practices programmes and services, information systems and library collection. Those five areas wer~ covered by 23 indicators. Therefore, designing and introducing a green library model was a current necessity for Sri Lankan library system to regulate their green movements. On the other hand, primitive attention has been given on designing a green library model for universities in many countries including Sri Lanka. Therefore, the sole objective was to design and introduce a green library model for the library, university of Kelaniya which is known as the first state green university in Sri Lanka to go green. After identifying existing green features through self-observation, green implementations which are possible to be practiced in the library were identified and defined through the interviews had with sectional heads of the library. Accordingly, the model was named as 'GREEN' indicating green library practices. The indicators for respective letters depicting G- Gardening, R-Resource sharing, E-Efficiency, E-Environmental friendliness, N-Natural resources. Each factor includes related green implementations which can be practically functioned in the library at present condition. The followings could be identified as the conspicuous, existing green features at present. Indoor and outdoor gardening were concerned in category one. Resource sharing means resource sharing through digital platforms, minimizes physical visits, purchasing, sharing and promoting more e-resources. Efficiency stands for efficient use of office stationery, efficient use of machinery items and equipment, efficient use of telecommunication equipment or having verbal communication and use of cyberspace. Besides energy sources such as water, electricity should be effectively used and a water purifying system as well as a rainwater harvesting facility can be implemented. Under environmental friendliness, Waste management including reduction of plastic, polythene, papers and processes such as composting, recycling papers were highlighted. Natural resources criterium includes the maximum use of natural daylight, air, ventilation to enhance the interior quality and user convenience, local purchasing, energy saving practices, purchasing LCD monitors, LED bulbs etc. in addition to the existing indicators, new possible green implementations could be recommended to be practiced in the library. If this GREEN model was followed and practiced, the green concept can be systemically practiced in the library. As a result, the library can be nominated as a green library in near future.
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    Significance of Infopreneureship in COVID 19 pandemic: an exploratory study in Sri Lankan perspective
    (NILIS Research Symposium 2020, National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), Sri Lanka, 2021) Warnasooriya, Thrishala
    The term ‘infopreneurship’ derived as a combination of information + entrepreneurship is a profit-oriented; internet and client-based; yet unexplored concept in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, the key objectives were to gain and spread an understanding on infopreneurship and to emphasize its significance in this pandemic situation. Basically, an analysis of literature and documents carried out to comprehend its origination, nature, key areas, functions and the strategic value. The significance of infopreneurship was validated based on a self-defined framework which consisted of its strategic value in economic, social, educational and business perspectives to address the limitations and barriers faced in this pandemic. The findings shows that the origination of the concept of infopreneurship dates back to 1984; is not a mere process limited to information retrieval and dissemination; being a profit-oriented approach, it contains a long, complex process with number of activities and functions to fulfill the client’s needs with a quality outcome; some major similarities in librarianship and infopreneurship were identified; several skills, qualities and practices are essential to become a vendor in this digital world; challenges and changes should have to be experienced. This approach can be initiated to address the rising issue of unemployment in this pandemic situation; simultaneously, as a profit generating strategy via online platforms which assures social distance and ‘work from home’ concept; skill development opportunity in webbased technology, managerial and business activities, research and publication sector; finally, the entire process leads to an informed society, knowledge society and digital society.