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Abuse of Library Materials by the Undergraduate Students with Special Reference to Main Library, Wayamba University of 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) Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.; Jayawardana, K.G.I.; Malkanthi, D.G.A.S.
The study sought to identify abuse of library materials in the Library, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. User malpractices of Library materials by highlighting, underlining, removing papers/ parts of the page, damaging barcode labels, call number labels and damaging or defacing library materials is a threat to the library collection. Such practices can be described as abusing of the library materials. This survey was conducted with following objectives; to identify the various forms of abuse, to examine the reasons for the abuse and to suggest the possible solutions to protect the library collection. The survey was conducted by using questionnaires with close and open ended questions. Students (240) were selected for the study and out of it 204 were responded and the rate was 85%. The responders mentioned that text books were mostly abused material in the library and respondents gave their answers to the ways of abusing library materials mainly tearing away pages, folding pages, writing on pages of the materials. According to the reasons for the abuse of the information materials, 62% of students mentioned that high demand of a particular book, 58% limited copies of the information materials, 48% poor photocopying machine and 30% indicated selfishness. The respondents proposed a variety of strategies to protect the collection too. The study recommended that abusers should be subjected to heavy and well defines penalties and mount cameras (CCTV) in the library. The number of copies of demanded text books should be increased. Improving photocopying services of the library. Introduce and electronic system as RFID machines. Regularly reviewed set of library instruction should be drawn.
Academic Library Outreach: Relevance of Information Literacy in e-environment for Physical Fitness Trainers in Kurunegala District
(Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Thusithakumari, W.M.; Weerasinghe, M.K.
The study evaluates the impact of Wayamba University's Outreach Program on physical fitness and information literacy for Kurunegala District Physical Fitness Trainers. The program, addressing the underserved target group, emphasises the importance of information literacy in an online environment for trainers. Survey results from 103 participants reveal positive perceptions, with 79.5% female and 20.5% male respondents. Notably, 83.65% of volunteers found the program significantly beneficial. Participants expressed challenges in accessing reliable information, indicating a need for guidance in information search strategies. The study concludes that academic libraries play a vital role in community development by enhancing educational attainment and fostering information literacy. It emphasises the necessity of information literacy to maximise traditional and electronic resources, thereby improving access to electronic information sources and breaking down barriers. The findings underscore the crucial role of information literacy in a digital era for societal well-being.
The Academic Library Support for E-Learning: Students’ Perspectives and Web Observation
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Perera, W.P.G.L; Suraweera, S.A.D.H.N.
In today's digital age, ICTs have become an influence for the education sector, which has created exceptional learning experiences through virtual platforms. E-learning is capable of widening access materials, equality, reducing cost, improving quality, flexibility and maintaining interactive learning in university education. University education is geared towards teaching, learning and students are adept at new knowledge and information. Academics and information professionals help them develop information to enhance their knowledge in specific areas. The academic library is the largest provider of educational information and resources. In the e-learning context, the university library has a huge role and should directly support the educational process as well as research by providing facilities. University libraries continue to offer services that build on traditional learning. It also needs to improve how we support virtual users. Digital natives tend to learn virtually, and library services need to expand to support them. This study was conducted in advance of the COVID-19 pandemic to determine the status of academic library support and e-learning initiatives from a student perspective. The quantitative methodology was applied with the data gathering through a questionnaire from undergraduates. However, e-learning has rapidly changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has also resulted in a sudden transformation of library services. To validate the study results, of the research, the web observation has been added and to determine the recent development of library support for e-learning. The results of the study show that students expect library services through multimedia mode and expect on-line guide sessions on the use of modern technological facilities, information retrieval facilities for distance learning. It appears that the user expects to have access to information in a highly flexible and timely manner.
Acceptance and Usage of Moodle Learning Management System among Academics in the University of Kelaniya
(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Wickramasinghe, D.; Suraweera, S.A.D.H.N.
The purpose of this research is to analyze acceptance and usage of Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) amongst academics in a selected public university. 71 academics were responded from four faculties i.e. Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce & Management Studies, and Computing and Technology in the University of Kelaniya. The printed questionnaires as well as online questionnaires were distributed among the lectures. The findings reveal that a gap between high acceptance and low actual usage. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was the framework used for this study. Finding of this research revealed the hypotheses such as academics’ attitude towards using LMS is influenced by the perceived usefulness. Academics’ behavioral intention to use LMS is influenced by their attitude towards using LMS. Academics’ acceptance of learning management system is high in University of Kelaniya. The data revealed that the academics use the LMS more for ‘assignment’. Some activities such as Mootyper, SCORM package, Workshop, Wiki, Survey, Choice and Glossary should be more utilized. The URL was the most used Moodle resource and the least resource was IMS content package. So IMS content package, label should be more utilized and need to conduct proper trainings to get a successful engagement in Moodle LMS.
Accessing the User Satisfaction of Information Literacy Skill Development Program: Special Reference to Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Gamlath, W.G.P.; Thusithakumari, W.M.; Malkanthi, D.G.A.S.; Jayawardana, K.G.I.
The innovations in information communication technology have influenced libraries to serve better and adopt the changes. The introduction and spread of electronic information sources are major developments in the libraries and information services in past decades. Today’s information seekers has been offered different opportunities to access to information resources in an increasing array and format. Therefore, role of the academic libraries changed in preparing students to handle the rapidly expanding range of information formats. Traditional Orientation programme is primarily concerned with ways of introducing general techniques of library use and services available, organization layout and facilities of the particular library. Academic libraries are given a fresh opportunity to attract first year students to the library and its services. Therefore, Information Literacy Skill Development (ILSD) Programme changed the traditional scenario and adopted according to new strategies. This paper mainly focused on user satisfaction of ILSD Programme special reference to Faculty of Business Studies and Finance (FBSF), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (WUSL) also to share experience with other academic librarians. Survey method applied for the study and focus group was the new comers who actively attend fulltime to the ILSD Programme. Selected sample was 287 new comers of FBSF. A self-structured questionnaire with 9 main factors was distributed among the sample. According to the results, the satisfactory level of factors; clear explaining of library service/ facilities, effective multimedia usage, hands on training on e-resources, Brainstorming and Mind Mapping Techniques , OPAC, Library Classification System, Library Tour, integration of library staff and Time allocation is in the range from 87% to 98%. The study investigates that application of innovative practices to the ILSD Programme is more productive in challenging for this changing environment of global information era. Hence, the study recommended to libraries should go extra mile passing traditional Library Orientation ideas with strategies in more practical IL skills for sustainable development.
Addressing Educational Disparities: Analysis of Library Resources and Services in Urban, Semi-Urban, and Rural Schools in the Kandy District
(Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Gunasekera, C.
This study investigates the disparities in library resources and services among urban, semi-urban, and rural school libraries in the Kandy district. The findings reveal significant gender disparities among school librarians and diverse roles within the profession. Analysis of available information resources indicates variations across locations, with notable discrepancies in the availability of audio-visual materials. Similarly, disparities in library services and facilities are identified, impacting study spaces, reading materials, and technology access. The study emphasizes the need for targeted efforts to address these discrepancies and ensure equal educational opportunities. Recommendations include promoting awareness of diverse library services and resources and implementing improvements for enhanced effectiveness. The study contributes valuable insights to inform decisionmaking processes aimed at fostering equity in the educational system, regardless of school location.
Advocacy Programs and Activities Conducted by Public Libraries Attached to Municipal Councils of Sri Lanka: Some Public Libraries Selected from the Western Province.
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka., 2017) Jayasekara, D.W.
Library is the most important place that everyone goes to get information for his or her various needs. Today the technology has vastly changed the way most of the people in accessing the information. Technology has greatly enhanced library and information services, but it has also raised some unsettling questions, issues. Libraries have been challenged for their firm existence and maintenance. In this background, “Advocacy” is the most useful element and the concept for libraries. Simply, library advocacy means “Appearing for the libraries” or talking on behalf of the libraries and their very existence. The persons who appearing for the libraries are called as “Library Advocates”. The Librarians and library staff, library trustees, friends of libraries, library users, institutional and community leaders, library and information science students, potential advocates can identify as library advocates. The democracy needs libraries. Moreover, libraries need advocates. The main objects of library advocacy are certifying libraries protection and the provision a good library service. Therefore, the main activities under the library advocacy are public relations and library marketing. Library advocates support libraries, organize various library advocacy activities and programs as seminars, lectures, exhibitions, cultural programs, book fair etc. and this task is vested with the librarians and library staff. This study explores about the library advocacy activities and programs conducted by public libraries in Sri Lanka. The research studied through five main public libraries operating under municipal councils in Western province. Method of study is the survey research. Questionnaires, interviews and observation methods were used for the survey. Information was gathered mainly from librarians and users through two different questionnaires. This research information were presented about, what is the library advocacy, why is it needed, who are library advocates, what are the advocacy programs conducted by public libraries in Sri Lanka, who participate and support for them, what is the service to the society by this programs and new tendencies, problems, challenges of these programs. Accordingly, presented conclusions and suggestions for the development of library advocacy activities and programs. It was found that lot of library users are not aware what is library advocacy. Moreover, public libraries were conducting various advocacy programs, but most of them introduced those programs as extension services. “Library Advocacy” was an uncommon word for most of libraries and library users in Sri Lanka. It must be changed. This research was done for directing to that change.
The Affect of Online Reading to Improve the Effectiveness of University Student’s Learning Process, With Special Reference to University of Kelaniya
(Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Jayathilaka, H.D.M.S.
Information and communication technology has developed, rapidly with the advancement of information and communication technology, people in the modern society tend towards online media instead of print media. The development of this information and communication technology has also brought about a great change in the field of study. Accordingly, the university students in sri lanka are getting information through online access instead of physically using the library. But with the development of information and communication technology, due to the proliferation of online sources, online reading should be done more carefully. Through this study, the main objective was to study the effect of online reading to develop the effectiveness of the learning process of university students and to make necessary suggestions to develop the effectiveness of online reading of university students. For this study, the third-year students of the faculty of social sciences of the University of Kelaniya were used for the sample and thirty students were randomly selected from each field of study and the necessary primary data was collected through online questionnaires, interviews and via telephone lines. For Secondary data were used books, journals, theses and e – resources. The collected data is analyzed by quantitative data analysis method. Although online reading can contribute to a high level of learning process for university students, it was found through the analysis of research data that the effective use of online reading for students’ academic activities is at a moderate level. There are several reasons for this. This is due to insufficient understanding of information literacy and information search among students, problems with language and facing various difficulties in reading online. Accordingly, as suggestions of this research, it is possible to educate students about choosing the right online reading source, develop language skills, provide students with practical knowledge about the use of electronic resources through the university library, and implement motivational programs to increase online productivity.
An Analysis into the Understanding of University Students in the Knowledgebase on the Palm Leaf Manuscripts
(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Neththasinghe, N.; Nishanthi, M.; Premarathna, M.
With the advancement of technology in the world, discoveries have emerged. This has resulted in many changes in the local and foreign education sectors. When it came to local education, it was clear that the indigenous qualities we inherited from the ancestors of the past should be preserved in an era of decaying age. In this case, particular attention was paid to the nationally highly valued Palm Leaf Manuscripts which anyone is not paying attention nowadays. The Palm Leaf Manuscripts contain a wealth of local knowledge related to various subject areas. The research investigates whether Sri Lankan university students were aware of Palm Leaf Manuscripts. It examined the students' understanding of why Palm Leaf Manuscripts are a locally valued heritage that should be preserved. The contribution of students from the Department of History and Archeology of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura was obtained for this purpose. Students were provided with a questionnaire to collect the data needed for the research. Data analysis showed that they had a general understanding of Palm Leaf Manuscripts.
An Analysis of Data and Information Management Techniques in a Higher Education Institute: With Special Reference to University of Bolton (UoB) – Academic Centre Sri Lanka (ACSL).
(Department of Library and Information Science,Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Amarakoon, L.R.
This paper is an analysis of the current situation at University of Bolton (UoB) Academic Centre Sri Lanka (ACSL) with regard to its data and information management techniques. Proposed new techniques, and show how best they can address the issues/problems identified in the said analysis and assess the benefits of implementing those new techniques at ACSL. No enterprise can be effective without high quality data. Today's organizations rely on their data assets to make more informed and more effective decisions. Let us now make an analysis to see how best ACSL has considered data and information which is recognized as a vital enterprise asset in the Information Age. As a leading foreign university operating in Sri Lanka, the ACSL’s “Data and Information Management System” should facilitate Campus transformation aimed at improving the quality of education by leveraging the benefits of the system in learning, administration and collaboration in the Campus. A typical scenario exists at ACSL; almost all the master data lists are maintained manually and available as hard copies in files. On the other hand, proper information governance is lacking in ACSL. That means the application of formal and informal control to ensure information is managed in accordance with the ACSL’s legal and operational requirements. Yet another aspect of this is more than policies and procedures, governance is a culture of accountability to which ACSL’s employees at all level must be committed. If that is lacking best technology available at ACSL and the well-considered guidelines will mean little, and operational standardization and compliance both will go out of the window of ACSL. Preceding discussion on Data and Information Management Techniques at ACSL has found several issues. All stake holders find it difficult to take timely decisions as and when the Campus authorities needed to take immediate actions for the smooth functioning of the Academic programs. Many delays and dissatisfaction on the part of customer (students) frequently occur. This situation certainly affects the academic program of the ACSL. The present student are the de facto “Reference Markets” for future students to be attracted to ACSL’s products (various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offer at WCMT). If they face difficult situations at ACSL they will sure not act as reference markets for our future programs. It is also observed that necessary policies such as “Policy related to E-mail Management” is lacking at ACSL.ICLIM – 2017, University of Kelaniya 3 Although ACSL maintains a Webpage which acts as a web Portal where part of the master data are also can be access by its customers (Higher Education Students) and staff according to an evaluation done by the author using “Google Analytic” tool hardly any target audience have view the website at all. Master Data Management System coupled with an e-mail management system and text analytics which facilitate incorporating Business Intelligence (BI) capabilities in the identified problematic and other areas of the data and information management systems at ACSL. Implementing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques is also crucial in the data management at ACSL.
An Analysis of Indian Research Output in Open Access Journals (Doaj) From 2003 to 2019
(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Satish, S.
This paper attempts to discuss in the context of Indian research output contribution in open access journals indexed in directory of open access journals (DOAJ). Open access journals is a service that provides access to quality controlled open access journals and benefits researchers in increased visibility of their research work. This study analysis the open access initiatives in India, position of indexed journals in India with other countries. This study also analysis the findings in the context of contribution according to countrywise, yearwise, subjectwise, publication processing fee, journals licensing and publisher wise during 2003 to May 2019 with respect to Directory of open access journal. DOAJ was analyzed on 1st June 2019 and India ranked fourteenth with (n=277) open access journals worldwide according to countrywise contribution after Russia and Switzerland. The growth rate of research output increased from the year 2016 (n=33) onwards. This paper analysis the Indian contribution in Open Access journals in DOAJ
An Analysis on the Distribution of Legal Deposit Copy under the Legal Deposit Law 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) Sanjeewani, M.D.S.M.
In each and every country there is a legal deposit law and there is a national collection based on national information and national bibliographic control policies and guidelines. When considering the legal deposit of laws and tradition of Sri Lanka, the National Printers and Publishers Ordinance of 1885 No 1 specifies that all publishers should be registered under law in the National Archives Office in Sri Lanka. According to this law a publisher or the printer should submit five copies of each published book or Newspaper to the Department of National Archives (DNA) and the DNA will distribute these books or items among preservation or legal deposit libraries in Sri Lanka. The principal objective of the study is to explore what is legal deposit law of Sri Lanka and the process of distribution of deposit copies received under legal deposit law in Sri Lanka among respective libraries, to examine the norms and principles of selecting libraries which maintain and deposit the legal deposits, to investigate the importance of collecting the legal deposit and the need of collecting legal deposit, and to examine issues and problems of legal deposits, to investigate the weaknesses of Sri Lankan legal deposit law and to identify new trends in legal deposits and the law. For this study survey method is used. As the sample 25 persons among the population of experts of library and information science, librarians, educationalist and researchers are selected. For the primary data collection the above mentioned a structured questionnaire will be administered among the above sample. It is essential to conduct an interview among the experts. After that categorizing and refinement of data types, the summarizing, gaining percentages and data analysing are done. The results will be presented using tables, graphs and diagram.
Analytical Study on Public Awareness and the Practice of Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016.
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka., 2017) Wickramaarachchi, A.E.
Right to information is a fundamental principle which evolved with the concept which denotes that the ownership of the state lies with its peoples. This concept is legally accepted among most of the democratic countries all over the world, such as our nearest neighbor, India. By admitting and facilitating thefree access to the information of which the functions of the state are accomplished using public funds, in order to effectively safeguard people’s right to information, parliament of Sri Lanka has passed “Right to information Act”, No. 12 of 2016. This act permits any citizen of Sri Lanka to request information from a public authority (A body of Government), which is required to reply expeditiously. Sri Lanka as a country of democracy, this act comes to effect to establish citizens’ active participation in governance and accountability in government to the people of the country. For the fulfilment of these purposes and to achieve the goals of democracy, it’s essential that people of Sri Lanka has the knowledge of the power which is vested in them concerning the right they enjoy under this act. Moreover, it’s essential to have a knowledge and social awareness on this matter to empower and practice that right. Discussing on this on this matter, Transparency International Sri Lanka has stated that the people of Sri Lanka remain largely uninformed of the right they enjoy and how it may be used. Therefore, making assumptions on this account, it is needed to investigate public awareness of this act and its current utilization, likewise, current phase it took subsequentto the socialization. The research aims on these primary goals. Secondarily, this research will reveal the barriers between this act and its practice. As a representative of public (population), it is intended to select a sample of 100 sample units in district basis considering on the profession there are in, to collect information on this matter. Similarly, it is expected to prepare a questionnaire for selected five government institutions, which is, used this and an interview will be conducted for getting data. Finally, steps are taken for planning to evaluate these results considering the practical application of this act depends on public awareness and participation for its enforcement.
An Analytical Study on the Library Acquisition Policy of Public Libraries: Study based on the Public Libraries in Kegalle District
(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Kumara, H.U.C.S.
All Libraries should follow library policies for success services and activities. Public library proved user’s present needs and future needs and also parent body needs. Therefore public library should follow acquisitions policy success their goals and objectives. This research main objective to study library acquisition policies followed by Public Libraries in Kegalle. The secondary objective was analysing the library acquisition policy if enacted. Survey methodology was used in the research in which both qualitative and quantitative data were gathered. The research sample consists of 5 Public Libraries in Kegalle District. They were situated at Kegalle, Mawanella, Rambukkana, and Ruwanwella Pradeshiya Sabhas. The study observed a 100% absence of a written library acquisition policy in researched libraries. The study observed a 100% absence of a policy in activities. Conclusions of study the libraries do not follow a library acquisitions policy. There is no written library acquisitions policy as well. A written library acquisitions policy has to be introduced to each library to be set as a guideline to standardize the activities done in the libraries
An Analytical Study on the Role of Legal Deposit Law in Sri Lanka in Building a National Collection
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Sanjeewani, M.D.S.M
Legal Deposit Law is enforced in almost every country with the aim of establishing bibliographic control of publications in a particular country and the formation of a national collection associated with it. This research concern that the legal deposit law in Sri Lanka plays a sufficient role in building the national collection. The main purpose of this study is to study about role of the legal deposit law of Sri Lanka. Other objectives are to study the legal deposit law in Sri Lanka and its origin, to study the systematic development of the legal deposit law, to identify the composition of the legal deposit collection. In this case, qualitative research methodology has been used and the case study method has been used as a research method. The authority of the legal deposit law in the country is National Archives of Sri Lanka. Therefore, the function of the registration section of books and newspapers of the National Archives of Sri Lanka has been studied. Data were collected through ordinances related to the legal deposit law, legal statutes and statistical reports, observations and interviews. Data analysis was performed by reporting and summarizing. The legal deposit law of Sri Lanka places the responsibility of the publishing industry entirely on the printer. There are instances where printers did not provide copies. It is clear that a complete national collection will not be created by not giving copies. It was found that non-print media are not covered by the Legal Deposit Law. Accordingly, the objectives of the legal deposit law in Sri Lanka should be amended and re-interpreted. Also it should focus to legislate inclusion of non-print media for the coverage of publications under the Legal Deposit Law of Sri Lanka and to make provisions for the implementing of an electronic deposit collection.
Application of Mobile Phone Technologies for Library Services
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Prabakaran, M.; Niyamananda, S.
This paper highlights an overview of mobile phone applications and how it helps to access the Resources and Services. Mobile technology is fast becoming as the most preferred method for connecting to the Internet, especially for Access to E-Resources, Social networking tools, Information Alert services, Library Virtual tour, status of the book in the library through SMS and so on. Librarians need to know more about these technologies to render more specific and customized services to individuals and user groups of micro subjects. Information and knowledge analytics is the current buzz word of the present knowledge society and it is being practiced in all walks of human life which may be of governance, education, consumer industry to entertainment. Rapidly changing advanced features with less/no cost technologies towards creation, organization, dissemination, access and use of information particularly through portable access devices evident information and knowledge revolution. The present paper highlights the features of library technologies in general and presents state of Mobile services in libraries and theory about the future of mobile technology. This article will make an awareness of possible mobile technology usages for library applications and services among library professionals. Access to scholarly information and reveal the opportunities, the methods and means of scholarly communication among the researchers and academics is very much eminent to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and research processes. Libraries are not only act as learning centers but need to take more academic and research support both on demand and in anticipation. To elope with other service providers it is imperative for the libraries to adapt the mobile technologies to make update the user community on timely manner as very much emphasized by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in the fourth law of Library Science. The paper discuss a few of mobile applications and tools (Whatsapp, Kindle, imo, Chat on, Dropbox, Viber, Playbooks, Skypee, Oovoo, Play newsstand, Google talk etc.) of various information service providers, databases and research information systems.
Application of RFID System in Selected Libraries in Delhi, India: Issue & Challenges
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Roy, P.; Kumar, S.; Sonu
The paper studied many aspects of the RFID application, its budgeting, purchase process and application. It also studied advantages and limitation of RFID Technology, Documentation and Financial Implication, Challenges faced in initial stage and remedies, RFID tag, RFID Gate, software, vendor selection. The library has taken many innovative steps to implement the RFID in a very short period of time and in less technical glitches. It also studied counting performance with RFID technology, Wrong-positioned book situation with RFID technology, reaching the sources in the library with RFID technology and Library services as copyright and lending out books with RFID technology. The study selected major important libraries in Delhi, out of that, it’s found that four libraries are using the RFID system at that time. In the present study descriptive survey method was used to know the usage of Radio Frequency Identifier System (RFID). The author wanted to know the usage of RFID system among the users of four selected Libraries in Delhi. A structured questionnaire was designed to collect the raw data. This research employs the method of quantitative research to gather an in-depth understanding of the nature of usage of RFID system among users of said libraries. From the above study it has been found that the entire three libraries are RFID applicable. The users are very much satisfied with the RFID application of the library. The application of the library is differ from one another. The hardware and software is also diversified. But the main objectives of the said libraries are same, i.e. service to the users. The studyshows the effective application of RFID technology is done by IIT Delhi library. On the other hand the British council library is older one for the application of RFID. Still the clientele and subject covered by the IIT library are huge and diversified. The technological effectiveness of IIT library is better than other two libraries. NASSDOC library should show more effectiveness for the daily use of the RFID technology. Above all, the RFID technology is very efficient technology to manage the different housekeeping jobs of the library. It’s not so much expensive venture, its result oriented venture. Security of books and identification of books is done very quickly. The technology can be adopted by the other libraries in India.
Asian Information Philosophy for E- Learning; Case of Open and Distance Education in Sri Lanka
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Jinadasa, M.
A difference that makes a difference is defined as Information by Gregory Bateson (1972). Information Philosophy is a modern discipline of thecritical investigation of the conceptual nature and basic principles of information, including its dynamics, utilization and sciences andthe elaboration and application of information-theoretic and computational methodologies to philosophical problems ( Floridi,2003) merging of both Philosophy and Information Sciences. Information philosophy has been developed as a result of the amalgamation of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Sciences, Neurosciences, Cognitive Sciences, Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy. Cybernetics is one of the interesting contributions made by Norbert Wiener, Alan Turing, William Ross Ashby, Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver in the mid 20th century, when they had to explore the telecommunication and information channels for American Bell Company. Luciano Floridi in 1990 termed this as Philosophy of Information. Despite of the fact the e- learning, which is introduced for third world countries (in recent higher education modification policies) as an effective mode of education, it is highly found in the western philosophy that provides a plat form of non-local remote culture and behavior of human. However, this study tries to explore the contents and capacities of Asian information philosophy, so that application of e- learning could be possible with sustainable and productive implementation that avoids the differences and limitation on non-grounded philosophy for local clients. Assuming that if there is a proper understanding on the Asian information theory, that discusses the existing cognitive and neuro-linguistic apparatuses, it could be possible to manage the existing issues emerging in the phase of initiating E- learning in the open and distance education system for Sri Lanka. For this study it is used first a conceptual and analytical exposition on what is Asian Infroamtion Philosophy and How it is content on our traditions and philosophies, and second, to search for necessary avenues for implementing e-leaning on the proposed audiences, it uses on-going and well as received responses and existing applications of the case of Open and Distance Education program of the University of Kelaniya.
Assesment of Digital Information Literacy among Faculty Members of Bharathidasan University
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Balasubramani, R.; Abu, K.S.
This study will assess the digital information literacy skills and where they need training among the professionals of Bharathidasan University. This study followed a survey method and structured questionnaire has been used to collect data from the respondents.Professionals working in universities are not only engaged in teaching but also involved in research and development activities. They are considered as a disciplined group of individuals with high order of knowledge which they use to impart high order thinking skills in the minds of students. Hence, they are expected to posses the adequate cognitive and technical skills. In the present digital era, no doubt those professionals must also be cognizant of promoting digital literacy to help their students to acquire information quickly and effectively.The study adopted a survey procedure and a structured questionnaire has been used to collect data from the faculty members of various departments in the University. The responses collected were analysed using descriptive (Mean and SD) and inferential statistics such as t-test, F-ratio, chi-square and correction statistics.The study identified whether the faculty members are having adequate digital information skills, if not what type of training should be provided to them will be identified. The study identified whether there will be any gender difference with regard to digital information skills.
Assessing Information Poverty on COVID 19 among Housewives in Kerala
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Hasbi, Alikunjuand; Anila, Sulochana
People around the world have been facing the hard times of the COVID 19 pandemic. As it is important to get updated about COVID 19, the researchers intended to analyse the information needs of housewives in Kerala in India and the sources adopted by them for the same. The COVID 19 information needs of housewives considered for the paper are COVID 19 symptoms, virus transmission, preventive measures, test methods, vaccinations, quarantine rules, travelling advice, daily positive cases, death rates, test positivity rates and variants. In addition, the study evaluates information poverty of the population under consideration on COVID 19, so that it assessed the factors affecting the information poverty of them. 196 housewives responded to the structured questionnaire. The major finding of this study is housewives in Kerala experience some sort of information poverty on COVID 19, primarily it is due to lack of ICT infrastructure and skills for using it. As women are the prominent caregivers of the family, it is more necessary to eradicate information poverty on COVID 19 by providing more ICT infrastructure and imparting more skills development programmes.