Library Research Symposium (LRS) 2023
The Library successfully conducted its Library Research Symposium-2023 in parallel to the Annual Research Symposium of the University of Colombo on the 7th of November 2023. This year the Library marked the Library Research Symposium for the sixth consecutive year under the theme of ‘Libraries for Research Excellence’ which specifically emphasized and communicated the role […]
The Opening of the CCIS Corner at the Main Library
The Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies (CCIS) transferred its library collection to the Main Library of the University on October 16, 2023. The collection was officially handed over to the Library by Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University. Dr Satyanjal Pandey, the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, […]
Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama’s Generous Donation of Management & Finance Books
Former Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama, has donated 25 books related to Management and Finance that she received from the University of Turku in Finland. These valuable books were presented to the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne on September 18, 2023, at the College House Premises. The event was attended by the Acting Librarian, […]
Establishment of the “Scholars’ Corner” of the Library
The instigation of the first ever “Scholars’ Corner” in a university library in Sri Lanka has taken place at the Library, University of Colombo on 17th July 2023. The initiative came to fruition by receiving the first generous book donation from Emeritus Professor J.B. Disanayaka, consisting of nearly 300 books related to the Sinhala Language, […]
NLDSB Delegation Visits Science Library for Technological Insights
Launching the Library Information Management System (UCLIMS)
The Main Library is pleased to announce, the “University of Colombo Library Information Management System” (UCLIMS) is open for all undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers, academic, administrative and non-academic staff of the University of Colombo from the 26th of September 2022. The launching ceremony was held at the main library with the presence of the Vice Chancellor, […]
Opening of the Digital Wall, Library
The official unveiling of the digital wall of the Library, the University of Colombo was declared on the 15th of March 2022. The digital wall was created and displayed with the assistance of the British Council of Sri Lanka which enables readers to access the digital collections of the British Council by scanning the QR […]
The University of Colombo Commences the Operation of Smart Class Room
The University of Colombo is proudly announcing the opening of its Weidong Smart Classroom on the 17th of February 2022. The Smart Classroom was implemented in collaboration with the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTec) and the International Centre for Higher Education Innovation under the auspices of UNESCO (UNESCO-ICHEI), and it was sponsored by […]
Opening of The ILC Building – Faculty of Science
The Information and Learning Centre (ILC) was opened for the community of scholars on the 21st day of January 2021 by the Chief Guest Professor Chandrika N Wijeyaratne, Vice-Chancellor of the University, Guest of Honour Emeritus Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Former Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Upul J. Sonnadara, Dean, Faculty of Science and Professor K. […]
Celebrating 100 Years of Faculty of Arts, Science, and University Library
Human Library
The Main Library of the University of Colombo organised a Human Library session on 19th December 2019 from 2.00 – 3.30 pm at the Main Library, University of Colombo, under the theme “Confidence to Speak English: A Necessity for South Asian Learners?”. Human expertise • Dr. Asantha U. Attanayake Barborich – Senior Lecturer in English […]
Human Library
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 […]
Human Library
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 held as a part of the orientation programme at the Faculty of Arts. The number of subject experts shared their knowledge and experience with students.
MOU with the Tsinghua University, Beijing
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. D C Kuruppu signed on behalf of University of Colombo library while the Director, Dr. WANG Youqiang signed on behalf of […]
Annual Research Sessions of the Library – 2018
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 […]
Human Library
The Main Library organized a Human Library programme, parallel to the National Reading Month, where the readers were able to meet Subjects Experts, on 10th October 2018 at 10 am. to 12.00 noon at the Main Library premises. The Vice Chancellor Senior Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Professor Samantha Herath, Coordinator of the journalism Unit, Professor Sandagomi […]
