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Item Role of Libraries in the Conservation and Management of Indigenous Knowledge: a study based on Palm Leaf Manuscript Study and Research library(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Kumarasingha, A.P.Palm leaf manuscript is one of the oldest medium of writing in Sri Lanka it is also the major source for writing and painting in South and Southeast Asian countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Indonesia and Cambodia Though palm leaf writing was practiced since the ancient times its precise origin is still unclear The diversified areas related to the indigenous knowledge called traditional knowledge are the Agriculture, Medicine and Health practices, Astrology, Architecture, Education, Language, Religion, Art and Culture and Literature. The set of people's knowledge of the attitudes, merit, creativity, ethics, customs, beliefs, technology, technique, art and literature pertaining to particular native culture and society is commonly referred to as the fundamental aspect of the indigenous knowledge.There are large collections of palm-leaf manuscripts available in libraries, museums and temples in Sri Lanka and it is a traditional practice to keep the enshrine books, manuscripts and other precious materials in temples, which are the centers of Buddhism in ancient Ceylon Comparison with the process of producing writing materials in other ancient civilizations, Sri Lankan palm leaf manuscript producing method can be highly appreciated as our ancestors have used an excellent method to produce them by using two types of palms: Palmyra and talipot. Mainly two techniques are used to write on leaves: writing with a pen or brush and incising with a pointed metal stylus. Most palm leaf manuscripts are incised not written. When comparing with present works of art, it is shown that the ancient authors have referred Buddha’s life or Buddhism to narrate even their literary creationsItem Indigenous knowledge Applied in Paddy Cultivation in Kurunagagala District: Study Based on Maspotha Divisional Secretarial Division(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Jayathilake, T.M.A.N.It seems that more attention today has been given for the concept and the application of indigenous knowledge. The indigenous knowledge field that is confined to particular community or folk or area which fulfils the very needs such community or communities by way from their living environment, utilization of their own way of native systems or requirements. The main objective of this paper is to study the indigenous knowledge available and use in a particular area. The other objective was to identify different types of indigenous knowledge system and practice in paddy cultivation. Population of the study was total Gramaniladhari divisions in Kurunagala district and four Gramaniladhari division used a sample selecting Maspotha Divisional Secretarial Division. Primary data collected using interviews with rural communities who cultivate paddy. The main sources of income in the area was the traditional knowledge in farming rice, however it is used at a minimal level. They used Kem method, chanting, worship, certain customs. The main hindrance was the application modern farming methods and they were very hectic owing to the preset day living system hence they pay lesser attention use indigenous knowledge.Item Contribution of Libraries in Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage: A Study Based on Selected Public Libraries in Ratnapura District(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Indrasena, W.S.S.There are two aspects in classifying the concept of cultural heritage. One is Tangible cultural heritage (TCH) the other is Intangible cultural heritage (ICH).Tangible cultural heritage comprised of physical items, artifacts and ancient remains. Traditional knowledge, Practices, folklore literary creations and human mental creations and designs belong to Intangible Cultural Heritage. Even though the UNESCO introduced a convention on this subjects, in 2003, still a national level well organization has not been instituted in Sri Lanka yet though some initiatives launched by the National Library and Documentation Services Board. Still important role has to be done by those organizations. The principal objective of this study was to investigate the contribution of libraries particularly the public libraries in preservation of ICH. In this context, study was conducted on the verbal tradition depicted in the folklore. 14 public libraries in Ratnapura district were used a study sample. It was found that all libraries only limited to routine a collection development and no any library involved in the expected task. This has happened owing to that librarians are unaware the importance of ICH and the contribution and the programs related to ICH by the National Library are not known by the librarians. The lack of knowledge and understanding in collection and preservation method related to these traditional swore by the librarians was the other reason. The other problems were that villagers did not recognize the value of ICH, there was no legal framework of preserving ICH and the scarcity of trained human resource and relevant technologies in collecting and preserving the ICH. Suggestions are to train the librarians in collection at preservation of ICH, to take the National Library full responsibility of leading, guiding, preparing legal framework, giving full publicity of the role and importance of preservation of ICH.Item A study based on Cane Indusrial Indigenous Knowledge: special reference in Wewaldeniya village(Research Centre for Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Jayawardana, M.C.N.In Sri Lankan indigenous knowledge is acutely vivid and productive. Much of this knowledge existing orally since ancient times. Hence there is no preservation system to protect cane industrial knowledge in Wewaldeniya village. The main objective of this study is to examine the indigenous cane industrial knowledge and practices and its situation of Wewaldeniya village in Meerigama Divisional Secretarial Division. Other objectives were to explore the traditional cane product methods and to study their past and present situation of the cane industrial knowledge. The method of the research was the survey method. The data for the study was gathered from the villagers who were occupied in cane industry. As a qualitative research, direct participation, observation and interviews were used to obtain information as primary data. Secondary sources such as encyclopaedias, journals, books and other reference resources and web recourses were also used. Finding is that still community use traditional methodology in their cane industry. They use modern tools and techniques to produce goods in the cane industry. The indigenous knowledge used by this community has to be recorded and preserved for future generation use. This area has no formal collecting methodology and preservation system to protect the traditional knowledge. In addition, there is no formal program to develop the cane industry and their standard of living. Hence it is very essential that central government or local authorities prepare plans and policies to preserve traditional knowledge and develop this traditional industry.