Donation of the First Publication by the Colombo University Press to the Library

The book titled “A Practical Guide to Basic Networking,” authored by Mr. Tharindu Wijethilake, Dr. Chamath Keppitiyagama, Mr. Kenneth Thilakarathna, and Dr Ajantha Atukorale of the University of Colombo School of Computing was donated to the Library by the Colombo University Press on August 24th, 2023. This is the very first publication produced by the Colombo University Press, and it is a proud moment to receive this publication to include in the collection of the Library of the University of Colombo.

Dr. S.T. Nandasara, UOC Press Consultant, along with the authors of the book Mr. Tharindu Wijethilake, Dr. Chamath Keppitiyagama, Mr. Kenneth Thilakarathna, and Dr. Ajantha Atukorale, Director UCSC, officially handed over the publication to Mrs. Sajeewanie D. Somaratna, Acting Librarian of the University.

The Colombo University Press has been in operation since February 1st, 2020, and offers its services through a digital printing press. The presses assist with the printing of various items such as books, journals, and newsletters, as well as obtaining ISBNs for university-related publications. The Colombo University Press can be identified as a great opportunity for the university and its staff members to publish quality publications in their research domains.

As the University of Colombo Library, we congratulate you and wish you continued success in the coming years.