2nd ICLIM - 2017
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2024-03-29T09:50:38ZGreen Library: The Perforation of the Future .
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Green Library: The Perforation of the Future .
Salunkhe, A.B.
In this contemporary era, especially in the field of library and information science, the term ‘library’ has undergone a major transformation from traditional library to virtual library to Green Library. Green Library also known as a sustainable library is a library built with environmental concerns in mind. Green libraries are a part of the larger green building movement. Libraries are no longer only repositories of knowledge, but are also important information resources for raising awareness about environmental concerns. Green libraries educate the public about environmental issues through their collections, sustainable and environmentally friendly facilities, and public library programs. In this articlethe following topics will be discussed: a) the various aspects of green libraries, b) what is the need for green libraries in today's age? c) How libraries can contribute as an environmental customer, d) Green Library Movements at National and international level, d) which organizations have taken the initiatives in India and on which basis the green libraries are rated? The paper concludes that green libraries maximize the effects of natural sun light and natural air flow; green libraries are thoughtfully designed while taking into account site selection to structural design, energy use, materials used and human health effects.Librariesshould regularly update themselves on green library trends which will create the space in libraries to enhance the green practices for a sustainable green library environment.
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZAnalytical Study on Public Awareness and the Practice of Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016.
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Analytical Study on Public Awareness and the Practice of Right to Information Act, No. 12 of 2016.
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.
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZA Critical Analysis on the Research Perspectives Embedded in Buddhist Theory and Philosophy.
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A Critical Analysis on the Research Perspectives Embedded in Buddhist Theory and Philosophy.
Upali Rev, Demunnewe.
All atheistic religions both east and west trust upon that the god is paramount important. The God is the creator, conveyor and the destroyer of the world endorsing all that the God can do anything and everything. Buddhism going away from that direction made the world to believe based on truth by emanating a new philosophy. Almighty conceptions and beliefs propounded by the ancient Indian Brahmins and their self-interested hegemony was totally challenged and diffused by the Buddhist philosophy. The intension of this paper is to make a critical study on the research perspectives embedded in Buddhist theory and philosophy like critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, referencing, review which were later devised by the modern research methodology.The above dogmatic almighty hegemonic thoughts and way of behavior were critically disproved and rejected by the Lord Buddha by introducing independent thinking and expressed self-thinking over self-interested belief. The Buddha showed that even achievement of enlightment is based on research perspectives like discourse, self-thought, evaluation, critical analysis, discussion, survey, review and so on. The Sangharava Sutra in Majjima Nikaya clearly connotes this. By the birth and Bosath period, un to enlightenment and later periods the Buddha has followed these perspectives and Sutra pronouncement like “King Sachcha Gaveshi” validates this fact. “Sarvannga” was presaged to him because the Buddha himself realized all by following the Dharma. This factor and attaining nibbana both are self-observing phenomena, which could be seen in modern research methodology. Ariya pariyeshana sutra of Majjima Nikaya very clearly denotes this fact. Observation, investigation, conclusion, arriving at inferences are some other points signified by the Buddhist philosophy, which stand for modern research methodology. These conceptions have been in Buddhism and source like Chullahasthipadopama sutra proves it. Kalama sutra emphasizes free and un-bias thoughts, open thinking and someone can critically review, point out facts even when the Buddhism is observed in occultist standpoints. Questioning, querying, inquiring, and holding critic standpoints are preached in Buddhist theory. Even some one attains a truth or come to very genuine standpoint he or she cannot practice it in his or her own and to activate it he or she should follow and observe three authoritative elements like Attadhipatheyya, Dhammadipatheyya and Lokadipatheyya.
These all facts strongly authorize that all research perspectives discussed in this paper have been verified by Buddhist philosophy 2500 years before. There are lot of confusions and intricacies in modern research methodology which Buddhist philosophy is free from that. All these facts direct that literature review is an essential phenomenon in research or having conclusions, inferences and genuine solutions for research problems. Buddhism also verifies that critical pre-evaluation, pre-research, investigation are essential in approaching to the truth.
2017-01-01T00:00:00ZA Study Effectiveness of E-Services Provided by the University Library in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to University of Kelaniya, University of Moratuwa and Open University of Sri Lanka.
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A Study Effectiveness of E-Services Provided by the University Library in Sri Lanka: With Special Reference to University of Kelaniya, University of Moratuwa and Open University of Sri Lanka.
Somarathna, K.H.H.M.
Library is a main information unit of providing, processing, store, retrieval and communication of recorded data to the users. According to that main objective of the library is executing of information needs of the students and university teachers. Library and information services in the universities have been changed rapidly due to the advancement of internet and web technology. Because of that, web sites of library facilitate to provide information to the students through new technology. E- Services are providing services through E-network such as Internet. At present University, libraries in Sri Lanka conduct several kind of E-Services.
Hence, it is important to study the usage of E-Services. The main objective of this research to study the effectiveness of E-Services. The population of this study is University students. Among the population, 300 students were selected as a random sample representing from all the faculties of University of Kelaniya, University of Moratuwa and Open University of Sri Lanka. Further, it is decided to select 100 students from each university. Collection of primary data will be made through questionnaires. It will use MS excel software to analyze the data. This study will provide opportunity to students to access the E-Services through new technology for their research and studies.
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