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A training session on Institutional Repository (IR) Configuration was held on 11th September 2025 at the Smart Classroom, Main Library, University of Colombo. The resource person, Mr. Buddhin Kumara, Senior Assistant Librarian, University of Moratuwa, conducted the workshop, introducing new features and guiding participants through the practical aspects of configuring the University of Colombo’s Institutional [...]

A webinar on uploading documents to the Institutional Repository (IR) of the University of Colombo was held on 10th September 2025 via Zoom, with the participation of 83 staff members from across the University. The session was conducted by Mr. Buddhin Kumara, Senior Assistant Librarian, University of Moratuwa, who introduced the new IR interface and [...]

A scholarly collection of works by Vidya Jothi Emeritus Professor Sarath W. Kotagama was launched at the Science Faculty Library on 22 August 2025. About 50 books authored by him on Ornithology, Environmental Sciences, Wildlife and Conservation were donated to the Science Faculty Library as the second addition to the ‘Scholars’ Corner’, established at the [...]

On 22nd August 2025, Her Excellency Ms. Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, visited the Science Faculty Library during her official visit to the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Colombo, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake, and the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor [...]

Dr. Chiranthi Wijesundara, Senior Assistant Librarian representing the University of Colombo, was awarded a prestigious fellowship to participate in the Transforming University Libraries: Leadership & Innovation Programme (TULLIP), held at the National University of Singapore (NUS) from 30th June to 4th July 2025. Organized by NUS Libraries, this esteemed programme brought together 27 library professionals [...]

A study tour on Library Automation for the Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BALIS) students of the Open University was successfully held on 25th July 2025 at the University of Colombo. The program was organised at both the Science Library and the Main Library of the University, providing participants with valuable exposure to modern [...]

A hands-on training session on Canva was successfully held on 17th June 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Skill Lab, Science Library, targeting Library Information Assistants. The session aimed to build participants’ capacity in digital design, with a focus on creating attractive posters, banners, and promotional content using the popular platform, Canva. [...]

The Library Orientation Programme for newly enrolled Arts undergraduates (2024/25 batch) was held on 3rd June 2025. It aimed to introduce students to the library’s resources and services. Ms. Samanlatha Menike Adhikari, Senior Assistant Librarian (Arts and Reader Services), presented an introduction to the Library during the Faculty’s main inaugural session. Following the orientation programme, [...]

The Library of the University of Colombo successfully conducted a 20-day internship programme from January to April 2025 for the BA (Hons) in Library & Information Science students of the University of Kelaniya. This internship was designed to provide students with comprehensive practical training in the core functions of a university library. Throughout the programme, [...]