Rev. Dr. lagumdeniye Sri Piyarathana Thero
B.A.(Kel’ya), MSSc.(Kel’ya), Phd(Kel’ya)
Senior Lecturer (Grade I) in Library & Information Science
Email: piyarathana1010@gmail.com / piyarathana@kln.ac.lk
Contacts: 0094(0)718227550 / 0094(0)112917712 / 908
Room No: K3 007 - 1
Senior Lecturer (Grade I) in Library & Information Science
Email: piyarathana1010@gmail.com / piyarathana@kln.ac.lk
Contacts: 0094(0)718227550 / 0094(0)112917712 / 908
Room No: K3 007 - 1
Research Interest
Indegenious Knowledge, plam leaf manuscript, Classification, Histrorical Bibliography, library managemen
Working Experience
- Former Head , Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya (2016- 2019)
- Senior Lecturer Grade II, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya
- Visiting Lecturer Diploma and Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya
- Temporary Lecturer , SIDA/SAREC library in the University of Kelaniya
Teaching in 2019
Special Degree Programme
LISC 21414 - Universie of Knowledge
LISC 21424 - Libraries and their Development
LISC 22414 - Organization of Knowledge: Classification Theory
LISC 31424 - Organization of Knowledge: Classification Practice
LISC 31443 - Advanced Classification Practical
LISC 32424 - Library Advocacy and Policy Development
LISC 41454 - Library and Information Management
LISC 21424 - Libraries and their Development
LISC 22414 - Organization of Knowledge: Classification Theory
LISC 31424 - Organization of Knowledge: Classification Practice
LISC 31443 - Advanced Classification Practical
LISC 32424 - Library Advocacy and Policy Development
LISC 41454 - Library and Information Management
General Degree Programme
LISC 11242- Collection Development
LISC 21222 - Bibliographic Control;Classification
LISC 21242 - Classification Practical
LISC 31022 - Library Management
LISC 21222 - Bibliographic Control;Classification
LISC 21242 - Classification Practical
LISC 31022 - Library Management
Positions
Student Councellor, University of Kelaniya.
Sub Warden, University of Kelaniya.
Sub Warden, University of Kelaniya.
Publications
- “Sri Lankawe pasal pusthakala igenum kriyawaliya sandaha kese dayaka weda yanna pilibanda adyayanayak (Polonnaruwa Distrikkaye thoragath pasal kihipayak esurin)”, Research symposium on social sciences (2011), in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya. Research Abstract, “Reading habits of school children: with special reference to Ampara District of Sri Lanka”, International Conference on social sciences (2008), in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
- “A bibliographical survey of the palm leaf manuscripts in Ridiviharaya in Kerunegala District and Aluthepola Ganekanda temple, Gampaha District.”, International Conference on social sciences (2013), in the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
- “Anthar pusthakala sahayogithawaya pilibanda lankawe mahajana pusthakala esurin kala adyayanayak.”, LIS Research symposium. (2011), in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.
- “Temple and pirivena library ola manuscripts collection in Polonnaruwa District : an assessment.”, LIS Research symposium. (2008), in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.
- “Mahajana pusthakala sambandha mahajanathawage akalpayan pilibanda adyayanayak.”, LIS Research symposium. (2012), in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.
- “Puskola lekhana kalawa pilibanda sansandanathmaka adyayanayaka awashyathawa..”, 10th Annual research symposium. (2009), in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- “Sri Lankawe ridee wiharaye puskola poth ekathuwa esurin Sri Lankawe athpitapath sanskruthiya.”, 11th Annual research symposium. (2010), in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- “Temple and pirivena library collection in Polonnaruwa District : an assessment.”, 9th Annual research symposium. (2008), in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- “A study of library co-operation for the success of the national library of Sri Lanka.”, 8th Annual research symposium. (2007), in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- Forwarded an abstract on “Use of library buildings and equipment standards in University libraries in Sri Lanka” , for the 7th Annual Research Conference of Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka (RASSL) to be held on March.
- "Polonnaru yugaye aramika viharasthanawala poth ekathuwa pilibanda wimarshanayak.", "Pusthakala Vidya" (2008), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.
- Pusthakalayan sandaha ekathu sanwardana prathipaththiyak godanegeema.", "Pusthakala Vidya" (2011), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.
- "Aithihasika watinakamak ethi ridee viharaya.", "Ranin puda lada ape urumaya" (2011), Department of Drama and Theater Visual Art, University of Kelaniya.
- "Anuradhapura yugaye aramika pusthakala.", "Lekhana Samuchchaya -2 " (2007), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.
- "Sri Lankawe Lekhana Kalawe wyapthiya.", "Prabhodha" (2007), Nalanda Maha Pirivena, Ambepussa.
- "Seethawaka rajadhani samaya saha sahithya.", "Seethawaka Urumaya" (2009), Nalanda Maha Pirivena, Ambepussa.
- "Nirogimath geewithayak udesa kreedawe ethi upayogithawa budu samaye arthawath wee ethi akaraya.", "Vishranthi" (2008), Department of Sport science and physical education, University of Kelaniya