International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM)http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/148992024-03-28T08:56:21Z2024-03-28T08:56:21ZA study on the role of public libraries for promotion of the tourist industry in polonnaruwa and anuradhapura public librariesWelabedda, W.G.H.A.http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/272782024-01-11T04:31:29Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA study on the role of public libraries for promotion of the tourist industry in polonnaruwa and anuradhapura public libraries
Welabedda, W.G.H.A.
through two selected public libraries. A library is an institution that provides information resources and services to users, services provided by libraries aim to meet specific purposes at any given time. There is no proper dissemination of tourist information about the spots spread across Sri Lanka. There is, almost no palace tourists to get the reliable travel information they need. Public libraries have the potential to act as a hub for the distribution of tourism information. The current importance of maintaining a tourist information service through libraries is crucial need, the impact on the tourism industry through the establishment of a tourist information service, and information on how other libraries in the world use tourist information. The research method of this study was a qualitative research method. Questionnaires, interviews and observation methods were used for this purpose. In this, information was collected through interviews conducted through a questionnaire from the librarians. The main points that emerged from this study are the inability to meet the information needs of tourists. Tourists need information such as places where they can get accommodation, where they can get food, and where they can convert foreign currency into local currency. Especially the information about the tourist place reaches the tourists very minimally. Thus, although the information needs can be met through the libraries, the existing libraries in Sri Lanka show a minimum effort for that.
Although citizens come to the library as readers, they come to the library at least to fulfill the needs of tourist information. Also, the library provides minimal information about tourist spots. Libraries have a negative attitude towards meeting the information needs of tourists. Geographical reference sources that exist over there help meet the information needs of tourists from libraries, at least in both libraries. To start a tourist information service, the governing body should formulate a proper policy in conjunction with the provincial tourism agency in addition to libraries. Furthermore, not only conclusions, but also suggestions, should exist to inform the library staff regarding the diversification of library services; however, programs should also be implemented to inform regarding the location of the library; in addition, the library website should be updated; and websites should be created.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA Study on Contribution of public libraries in the teaching and learning process: Kandy DistrictWeerasinghe, S.A.A.N.http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/272772024-01-11T04:30:48Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA Study on Contribution of public libraries in the teaching and learning process: Kandy District
Weerasinghe, S.A.A.N.
Learning and teaching are two processes. By combining these two processes, a person armed with knowledge makes valuable contributions to society, fostering progress in various fields. Learning is also a basic human need but due to the human incapability of learning everything alone, Public Libraries can be introduced as a community institution that supports the three areas of formal, informal and non-formal education. That is, public libraries can be further introduced as a type of institution that provides information services to people of all ages, from young to old. The world considers educational development as a priority and supporting formal and informal educational activities can be stated as an objective of public libraries. However, there is limited literature regarding the impact of libraries on the learning process. The problem is to study how public libraries in Sri Lanka can enhance their timely contributions to the teaching learning-process in Sri Lanka. The study aims to determine the benefits that readers get through the public library. As it is very difficult to cover all public libraries in Sri Lanka, 104 persons were selected from four public libraries in the Kandy district under a random systematic sample. Qualitative research methodology was used for this study, and a questionnaire method was used to collect primary data. The objective of the study is to identify the contribution of public librarians to formal, informal and non-formal education, examine their contributions to the teaching and learning process, investigate the social mission to the learning and teaching process taking place in public libraries and to identify barriers and solutions to the teaching- learning process within the public libraries. The findings highlighted that public libraries make a significant contribution to the learning process and that the teaching process progresses at a slower pace. According to the findings, a minimum of 10% is contributed to the teaching process while 55% support the learning process. This study also identified that public librarians to contribute about 65% of formal, informal and non-formal education. Libraries support unemployed people to think differently in diverse ways but lack of technical knowledge and lack of understanding of library specialization among the public library staff were identified as major obstacles in the learning and teaching process. This study suggested that staff in collaboration with public libraries, school libraries and other educational institutions should be equipped with technical knowledge to provide services using new technology in public libraries.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZImproving Sinhalese Personal Name Authority Control in Sri Lankan Online Public Access Catalogues (OPACs)Wanigasooriya, Priyanwadahttp://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/272762024-01-11T04:30:11Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZImproving Sinhalese Personal Name Authority Control in Sri Lankan Online Public Access Catalogues (OPACs)
Wanigasooriya, Priyanwada
Personal names play a crucial role in locating books systematically and identifying individuals. Previous studies have emphasized that searching by an author's name is the most common method used by library users in automated systems. The objective of name authority control is to enhance searching and browsing capabilities by ensuring the accurate retrieval of all works associated with an individual, including variations of personal identity such as pseudonyms and family names. Unfortunately, Sinhalese personal names are quite common. These variations negatively impact information retrieval quality, the linking of related resources, and copyright management. Rather than that misspelled names and duplicated same name in data entries can be easily detected by machines. However, other variations, such as an author using their full name or an abbreviated form, one person having different name forms, or multiple people sharing the same name, cannot be easily identified by machines. Therefore, libraries employ authority control files for personal names, using a single, distinct spelling of the personal name (known as the heading) for each library material. The objective of this survey was to develop an automated authority file capable of accurately identifying books based on specific personal names. In pursuit of this goal, a statistical approach was utilized, which entailed compiling an extensive list of author names extracted from the university libraries of Kelaniya and Moratuwa. The dataset of author names (n=76,592 names) was obtained from the Tag 100 and Tag 700 data fields present within these libraries. To ensure data accuracy, a series of initial data cleaning steps were implemented to remove redundant, irrelevant, and incomplete entries from the dataset. It has been observed that libraries follow inconsistent patterns of name forms, without considering proper authority forms. Establishing a comprehensive automated author name authority file is essential to minimize confusion in these cases. Furthermore, adopting a proper transliteration process is important for effective authority control functions. To minimize errors in searching personal names, as identified by the survey, suitable name forms were automatically detected and separately compiled for authors. This compilation can help facilitate easier information searching across libraries.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA Study on Electronic Services Provided by the National Library of Sri LankaThilakarathna, M.D.B.C.M.Wanigasooriya, Priyanwadahttp://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/272752024-01-11T04:29:31Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA Study on Electronic Services Provided by the National Library of Sri Lanka
Thilakarathna, M.D.B.C.M.; Wanigasooriya, Priyanwada
Electronic services are information services in electronic format that are handled by a computer device and encoded for handling. The National Library of the world provides a wide range of electronic library services to users. Today, the National Library of Sri Lanka provides e-library services in addition to traditional library services. With the COVID pandemic, there has been a rapid increase in the number of Electronic library services provided by the National Library of Sri Lanka. Today, there are 33 Electronic services provided by the National Library. It remains to be seen whether users will benefit from these services. For this research, numerous studies have studied users' behavior, usage of print resources, evaluation of electronic library services, and evaluation of library services using serverQUAL and LibQUAL, analyzing national and global research publications and printed and electronic media. The primary objectives of this study are four-fold. Firstly, it aims to identify and catalog the various electronic services that have been introduced by the National Library. Secondly, the study seeks to conduct an in-depth analysis of the current usage and adoption of these E-services among library users. Thirdly, it aims to identify any potential vulnerabilities or shortcomings in the existing E-services to ensure their optimal functionality and security. Lastly, the study endeavors to propose practical and effective measures that can be implemented to expand and enhance the range and quality of E-services provided by the National
Library. By pursuing these objectives, the study aims to contribute to the overall improvement and advancement of library services in the digital age. This study has used a web-based survey methodology to study what electronic library services are available to readers, using a list of 59 items. In addition, two online questionnaires have been submitted to National Library users and National Library staff to study the status and use of Electronic services provided by the National Library. Based on the web-based survey methodology and the dual questionnaires, the National Library identifies the weaknesses in the electronic services provided and presents the results in simple frequencies and percentages. The research revealed that the National Library of Sri Lanka provides 69.49% of Electronic library services. Research has shown that 72% of respondents use the Electronic services provided by the National Library, and 28% of respondents do not use the electronic library services provided by the National Library. The research proposes the introduction of state-of-the-art electronic library services, features for the website, publicity of library services among the people of the country, and workshops and projects for staff IT knowledge and development.
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