5th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM -2023)
The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) of the University of Kelaniya, in collaboration with RCSS, University of Kelaniya, and Bharathidasan University India, successfully held its 5th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM -2023) on 29th - 30th November 2023 at the University Premises.
ICLIM is a platform for all Library and Information Science researchers and students to share novel research outcomes.
The theme of the conference was “Re-engineering Library and Information Services through Collaborative Strategies: A way forward.” Nine sub-themes majoring in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS), including other disciplines in Humanities and Social Sciences, were covered in the ICLIM 2023.
Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, was the chief guest at the ceremony. Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Deputy High Commissioner of the High Commission of India, was the guest of honor at the occasion. Professor Ankuran Dutta, Director of Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre; Dr P. Venkata Rao, Director, Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration. Professor S. Srinivasaragavan, India, and Professor R. Balasubramani, Bharathidasan, India, graced the occasion as foreign invitees.
Representing the University of Kelaniya, Professor M. M. Gunatilake, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Senior Professor N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne, Chairman of the Research Council; Senior Professor M. K. Weerasinghe, Conference Chair and Head of the Department; Senior Professor W. A. Weerasooriya, Conference Chair, Dr. C. C. Jayasundara, the Librarian, Deans, and staff of other faculties, and academic members of the Department, and other distinguished local and foreign invitees graced the inaugural ceremony.
The conference was held in conjunction with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of DLIS and ended with a valedictory session comprised of a team of Senior LIS local and foreign experts.
