Library and Information Science: Recent submissions

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An initiation for long term preservation of Geospatial Data at universities: A pilot study

Alikhan, Sakeena; Wijesundara, Chiranthi (The Library, University of Colombo, 2021)

Preservation of information for long-term use has become an essential activity in the information-overloaded society. Any information might become obsolete over time if it is not maintained properly. This scenario is ...
Application of Geographical Information System in library services: a case study based on University of Colombo

Senanayake, S.G.N.C.; Manatunga, P.K.S.; Manawadu, L.; Wijeratne, S. (University of Colombo, 2021)

Information systems play a major part in the planning and development of library services. Geographic Information System (GIS) is one of the most important computer-based information technology tool for spatial planning, ...
Application of Geographical Information System in library services: a case study based on University of Colombo

Senanayake, S.G.N.C.; Manatunga, P.K.S.; Manawadu, L.; Wijeratne, V.P.I.S (University of Colombo, 2021)

Information systems play a major part in the planning and development of library services. Geographic Information System (GIS) is one of the most important computer-based information technology tool for spatial planning, ...
ICT skills of Library & Information Science (LIS) professionals for the adoption of Blended Learning: a case study of University of Colombo

Manatunga, P.K.S.; Silva, M.A.L. (University of Colombo, 2021)

Blended Learning (BL) is an emerging approach within the higher education sector in Sri Lanka. With the transformation, traditional work roles of LIS professionals arechanging, and challenges may arise due to lack of ICT ...
Impact of the University Library Usage for Academic Purpose by Undergraduates in Sri Lankan Universities on their Academic Performance

Karannagoda, Neluka Maduranga (University of Colombo, 2019)

The library is a result of social evolution and the present library is not something born overnight. The contribution made by the library in transferring the knowledge possessed by one generation to another is immense. ...
Adding altmetric doughnut: proposal to increase author visibility on University repositories in Sri Lanka

Ravikumar, M.N.; Ramanan, T. (2021)

Sri Lankan universities have developed their institutional repositories to promote communications of research findings among stakeholders. At present, universities’ strategic plans inevitably include measures and actions ...
Application of Marketing Techniques in Library Services and Challenges Faced by University Librarians in Sri Lanka

Johoran, S. Shabnam; Somaratna, Sajeewanie D. (University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 2021)

Libraries should explore the marketing strategies to be used to promote their services among users, to entice new users and retain existing users. The objectives of this study were to find out the marketing techniques used ...
Student counsellors’ perception on initiating bibliotherapy service in the University environment

Somaratna, Sajeewanie D. (2021)

Bibliotherapy or using books and involving in literature-related activities as a therapeutic method to address students’ specific issues is being practiced in several universities in developed countries all over the world ...
Financial Sustenance of South Asian Library Schools: A Case Study of National Institute of Library and Information Sciences of Sri Lanka in Retrospect

Wijetunge, Pradeepa (The Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre, 2017)

The paper discusses the financial issues of the library schools residing in the public universities especially in the South Asian region. It specifies the particular issues faced by the library schools because of their ...
The challenges of marketing University libraries in Sri Lanka: Librarians' perspective

Johoran, S. Shabnam; Somaratna, Sajeewanie D. (National Institute of Library & Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka., 2021)

Marketing strategies could be used by librarians to promote library services among the users, to attract new users and to retain the existing ones. It is necessary for university librarians to identify the potential ...
The right time to think: challenges of serving older adults in public libraries services in Colombo Municipal Council, Sri Lanka

Alikhan, Sakeena (The Library Network, University of Colombo, 2020)

The primary objective of a public library is to provide resources and services to each category of its community members. The older adults are a significant category in the jurisdiction of the public libraries, yet the ...
Library services in Sri Lanka during Covid-19

Alikhan, Sakeena (National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, 2021)

A nationwide curfew was imposed from in Sri Lanka from the 20th March 2020 with occasional relaxations, except for high-risk zones due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The services of public and private institutions including ...
A study on the challenges and possibilities of serving senior citizens in public Libraries of the Colombo Municipal Council, Sri Lanka

Alikhan, Sakeena; Gangabadaarachchi, Varuni (National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, 2021)

Ageing of population has become a global phenomenon and it could be observed in Sri Lanka too. This growing segment of the older adults' last phase of life is recognized to afford new challenges- declining health and ...
Clinical characteristics and outcome of high-pressure chronic urinary retention: A systematic review

Madhushankha, Madhawa; Jayarajah, Umesh; Kuruppu, D.C.; Goonewardena, Serozsha AS; Abeygunasekera, Anuruddha M (SAGE, 2021)

Abstract Background: Although not infrequent, publications on high-pressure chronic urinary retention (HPCR) are limited. Lack of awareness of this condition can lead to delayed diagnosis and suboptimal treatment. This ...
Assessment of Information Needs of Patients with Breast Cancer: A Hospital-Based Study in Sri Lanka

Kuruppu, D.C.; Wijeyaratne, Chandrika N; Gunawardena, Nalika; Amarasinghe, Indrani (Wolters Kluwer/Medknow Publications, 2020)

Abstract Objective: This study assessed the information needs of breast cancer (BC) patients who presented themselves to the outpatient clinics or wards of the National Cancer Institute, Maharagama, Sri Lanka. Methods: ...
Research productivity of the state universities of Sri Lanka, a case based on SciVal and the contribution of the libraries towards excellence

Wijetunge, Pradeepa; Silva, M.A.L.; Manatunga, P.K.S. (2020)

This paper discusses the research productivity of five state universities of Sri Lanka during 2015-2018, using scholarly output, citation impact and collaboration metrics of SciVal, and the contribution of the university ...
A statistical approach on dissimilarities of elderly population and the elderly population live in elderly homes, Sri Lanka

Senanayake, S.G.N.C. (2019)

Sri Lanka is experiencing a period of rapid aging, which increases the need of long-term care services in the country. Elderly homes have been the traditional alternative to deal with the increase of elderly population in ...
Analysis of usage statistics of content page services provided to academic staff members of the University of Colombo

Sritharan, T. (The Library, University of Colombo., 2020)

This study presents the analysis of the usage statistics of content page service provided to the academic staff members of University of Colombo. The content pages of 25 subscribed journals are forwarded to all the academic ...
Global research on depression among university students due to impacts of COVID-19 outbreak: A scientometric review using PubMed database

Lankathilake, M.A. (The Library, University of Colombo., 2020)

COVID-19 that emerged in the latter part of 2019, became a global pandemic by early 2020. All community groups suffered as a result, including the university students. They have been experiencing residential lockdowns, ...
Implications of the social media usage on education performance of undergraduates; Case study based on University of Colombo

Senanayake, S.G.N.C. (The Library, University of Colombo., 2020)

Global connectivity becomes fast and advanced with the introduction of social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Viber, and Imo. This study investigated the social media network participation and the ...

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