Library training program for SLLA students

Library training program for SLLA students

A two-week training program was held from 29th July 2024 to 9th August 2024 at the main library, University of Ruhuna. The participants were diploma in library and information science students from the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA). All the library divisions including Acquisition, Cataloging, Classification, and Reader Services, and their functions were introduced. The…

workshop on information retrieval techniques, reference management and academic writing

workshop on information retrieval techniques, reference management and academic writing

A workshop on information retrieval techniques, reference management and academic writing will be held on 7th August 2024 from 3.00 p.m. onwards via Zoom.   The students of Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna are invited.   You can join with the below Zoom link👇🏻 https://vcr.learn.ac.lk/rooms/g9h-a05-vl6-dq7/join  

Awareness workshop on database searching and installing VPN
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Awareness workshop on database searching and installing VPN

A one-day workshop on ‘database searching and installing VPN’ was held on 31st July 2024 at the main library, University of Ruhuna. The participants were the library information assistants at the University of Ruhuna Library. Dr. Theja Kuruppu Arachchi, a Senior assistant librarian at the Main Library was the resource person. Participants were acquainted with…

Awareness workshop on user registration and authority control
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Awareness workshop on user registration and authority control

A two-day workshop on ‘user registration and authority control’ was held on 25th and 26th July 2024 for the library information assistants at the University of Ruhuna Library. Mr. Nimal Hettiarachchi, the librarian of the University of Ruhuna was the resource person. The workshop was held at the main library.  

Commenced the online services for the patrons due to the non-academic strike

Commenced the online services for the patrons due to the non-academic strike

Due to the continuous strike of university non-academic staff, we are providing services to our readers through online methods. Therefore, contact the following librarians to inform your service requirements from our library in addition to the existing digital resources and electronic services available.   Main Library Mr. Nimal Hettiarachchi (Librarian)   nimal@lib.ruh.ac.lk  0714469515 Mr. U. A….

Commenced of the library orientation programme for the first-year students of FHSS

Commenced of the library orientation programme for the first-year students of FHSS

The library orientation programme commenced on 27th  March 2024 for the new intake of students 2023/2024 academic year, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.   The following academic staff members from the library contributed to the lectures.   Mr. U. A. Lal Pannila – Deputy Librarian Mrs. Sakunthala Senevirathna – Senior Assistant Librarian Mr. J….

University of Ruhuna celebrates opening of Renovated Library Building

University of Ruhuna celebrates opening of Renovated Library Building

The University of Ruhuna proudly marked a significant milestone on February 22nd, 2024, as it ceremoniously reopened its doors to University community at the renovated University Library. The event, filled with jubilant spirits and anticipation, symbolized a return to academic normalcy after a period of partial closure due to necessary renovations. The University of Ruhuna…

Farewell to a Dedicated Assistant Librarian- Mr. Thilina Madushanka

Farewell to a Dedicated Assistant Librarian- Mr. Thilina Madushanka

The Library, University of Ruhuna bids farewell to one of its esteemed members,Mr. D.M. Thilina Madushanka, who has been an invaluable asset as an Assistant Librarian at the university’s library. Mr. Thilina has been an integral part of our academic community, contributing significantly to the pursuit of knowledge and fostering an environment of learning. Having…

Awareness Session on Turnitin (Similarity Detection) Platform

Awareness Session on Turnitin (Similarity Detection) Platform

An awareness session was held on 31.01.2024 at 2.00 pm on the Turnitin platform subscribed by University of Ruhunu to detect plagiarism of scholarly works. Theme: Awareness Session on Turnitin (Similarity Detection) Platform Resource Person: Mr. Thilina Madushanka, Assistant Librarian/ Administrator for Turnitin, University of Ruhuna.   During the session, the following areas were covered….