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The second Library Research Symposium of the University of Colombo was held on 27th November 2019, at the auditorium of the Main Library, University of Colombo, and this year’s theme was ‘Information for Health and well-being’. The Vice- chancellor of the University of Colombo, Senior Prof. Chandrika N. Wijeyaratne graced the occasion as the Chief [...]

The Library, in collaboration with the Faculty of Law, organized a Human Library Project on 10th July 2019, at the Main Library premises. This event was organized to build an encouraging environment for students to communicate with subject specialists and eminent personalities in the field of law. Six subject experts shared their knowledge and experience [...]

The Library in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts organized a Human Library project for the newcomers on 11th February 2019, at the Main Library. This was done as a part of the Arts Faculty orientation programme. The number of subject experts shared their knowledge and experience with students.

An interactive session on “How to effectively use scientific research tool Scopus to increase your productivity “ was conducted by experts from Elsevier on 31st of January, 2019 at the Auditorium, Main Library, University of Colombo Ms. Shalini Dubey, Marketing Development Manager- Elsevier, initiate the session by providing a brief introduction to Elsevier while Mr. […]

University of Colombo and Tsinghua University, Beijing, entered into a memorandum of understanding to enhance resources sharing, on 25th January 2019 at the Senate hall of the University of Colombo. The Acting Librarian, Dr. DC Kuruppu signed on behalf of University of Colombo library while the Director, Dr. WANG Youqiang signed on behalf of Tsinghua […]

The Library Network held its Annual Research Sessions on November 27th, 2018 on the theme “Paradigm Shift of University Libraries in the Digital World”. The Sessions contained 12 research presentations on the sub-themes; Information dissemination in the digital environment, Managing E-Resources in the Digital Era, Library innovations for digital natives. Professor Inder Vir Malhan from […]

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the Information and Learning Centre was held on 18th of October 2018 at the Faculty of Science premises.

The Main Library organized a Human Library for its users on 10th of October 2018. Experts from different fields shared their knowledge and experience with users.