A motivational speech for the scouting students of the Rahula College Matara was held on 22nd July 2024. The speech on the value of reading books and library usage was done by Mr. U.A. Lal Pannila (Deputy Librarian) and Mrs. Sakunthala Senevirathna (Senior Assistant Librarian) of the University of Ruhuna.
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….
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….
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…
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…
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….
Mrs. Umani Bogahawatta, who joined the library at the University of Ruhuna in September 1992, marked a long journey in her career and retired in November 2023. Before joining the University of Ruhuna Library, she also had seven years of work experience at the University of Peradeniya. Throughout her tenure, she became a remarkable…
Library Staff requires a refresh their knowledge while they are continuously engaging in the process whereby supporting scholars to improve themselves through finding better resources relevant for their academic journey. Under the theme of “Unlocking Library Excellence: Exploring Cataloging, Koha Database, and Institutional Repository for Modern Libraries”, a two-day workshop was held on 30th November…
Academic Sessions is an annual forum organized by the University of Ruhuna to share research findings of staff and students. The Academic Sessions and Vice Chancellor’s Awards 2024 will be hosted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Library, University of Ruhuna in 2024. Academic Sessions – 2024 Click here for more information. Programme Book…
With the collaboration of the Library, University of Ruhuna and the Faculty library Committee of Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology (FMST), conducted a workshop on 18th October 2023, for the final year students in the faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences & Technology in the University of Ruhuna. The workshop encompassed…
