Abstract:
There are many changes in the landscape of higher education in Sri Lanka, but this
paper selected the introduction of Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) through
Student-Centred Learning (SCL) as its scope considering its significant impact on
the university libraries. A brief account of the OBE, SCL and the symbiosis
between the two is followed by the challenges encountered by the teachers and
students practicing SCL (other stakeholders are not considered here to limit the
scope of the paper). The crucial role that can be played by the university library in
the SCL environment is discussed with the emphases on providing access to
increased volume of information needed, sharing information and other resources
cost effectively, and enhancing information management skills through information
literacy.
