DR. (MRS.) K R N HARSHANI

B.A.(Kel’ya), MSSc.(Kel’ya),Phd(Malaysia)
Senior Lecturer (Grade I) in Library & Information Science
Email: nilukah@kln.ac.lk
Contacts: +94777656030 / 0094(0)112917712
Room No: K3 008 – 2

Research Interest

Library Management, Library Buildings, Library Marketing, Soft Skill Development, Library Advocacy, Counseling Librarianship

Working Experience

01. Senior Lecturer Grade I, Department of Library and Information Science,  University of Kelaniya since July 2022 – to date

02. Senior Assistant Librarian - Faculty of Applied Sciences Library, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihinthale. From 21.05.2013 to 31.06.2022

03. Assistant Librarian - Faculty of Applied Sciences Library, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Mihinthale. From 01.12.2006 to 21.05.2013

04. Assistant Librarian - Colombo International School, No: 28, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka. April 2005 – April 2006   

05. Visiting Lecture – Bachelor of Arts Honors in Library and Information Studies , conducted by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka since 2017 to date.

06. Visiting Lecture - Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (HDLIM), part II ,conducted by National Institute of Library & Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo, since 2020 to  date.

07. Visiting Lecturer Diploma and Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, since 2020 –to date in Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.

Teaching in 2020

Special Degree Programme

LISC 41454 – Library and Information Management

LISC 41464 – Information Science Services and Sources

LISC 41432 – Documentation Services and Centers

LISC 42433 – Communication and Presentation Skills for LISC Professionals

LISC 32434 - Research Methodology

LISC32424 -  Library Advocacies and Policy Development

LISC 21424 - Librarians and Their Development

LISC 21414 - Universe of Knowledge

LISC 31434 - Organization of Knowledge: Cataloguing Practice

Positions

  1. Coordinator, Internship programme , University of Kelaniya ,(2023)
  2. Student Counsellor for academic year 2022/2023, University of Kelaniya (2016)
  3. Education Officer – Sri Lanka Library Association (2017/2018) (2018/2019)
  4. Council Member –Sri Lanka Library Association (2017/2018)(2018/2019) (2019/2020) (2020/2021)
  5. Assistant Secretary –Library and Information Science Alumina Association, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2017/2018)
  6. Life Member– The Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) 2019 to date / Membership number
  7. Member– Academic Committee –National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS) University of Colombo (2018-2021)
  8. Life Member – Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement in Science (SLLAS) 2015 to date
  9. Life Member – The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka (RASSL) 2015 to date
  10. Member – National Science and Technology Commission –Young Scientist Forum (NASTEC) 2015 to date
  11. Member – University Library Association, Sri Lanka (2007 to date)
  12. Life Member – Sri Lanka Library Association, Sri Lanka
  13. Council Member –Sri Lanka Library Association (2017/2018)(2018/2019) (2019/2020) (2020/2021)
  14. Education Officer –Sri Lanka Library Association (2017/2018)(2018/2019)
  15. Assistant Secretary –Sri Lanka Library Association (2019/2020)
  16. General Secretary –Sri Lanka Library Association (2020/2021)

Publications

  1. Harshani K.R.N. A S Siriwardana “Effectiveness and Experiences of Library User Services during Covid 19 Pandemic in the Library Rajarata University of Sri Lanka” has been peer reviewed and accepted for Oral Presentation at the 3rd South Asia Conference on Interdisciplinary Research 2021 (SAIR’21) which will be held on 05 November 2021 in Colombo.
  2. K R N Harshani ,Zafar U. Ahmed “Examining Role of Public Libraries in Providing Community Information Services (CIS) Across Sri Lanka” organized by Academy for Global Business Advancement’s (AGBA) 17 th World Congress Held at the Double-Tree Hilton Hotel Avcilar Istanbul Turkey on August 2---4, 2021.
  3. Harshani K.R.N. A S Siriwardana “A Proposal on the Community Outreach Division in University Library: Special Reference to the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka” (VICLIS2021), the Virtual Conference on Library and Information Science to be held on 23rd August 2021.
  4. Harshani, K.R.N, Siriwardana A S (2021) Best Practices on Setting Up and Running an Effective School Library Building Environment: an Approach to School Library Design - Proceedings of the NILIS Research Symposium 2020 held on 23rd January 2021 in Colombo, as a Webinar. Organized by National Institute of Library and Information Sciences University of Colombo.
  5. Harshani, K.R.N, Siriwardana A S (2021) Relationship between Online Information Literacy and Use of Web Based Information Resources by Undergraduate Students of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka- Rajarata University International Symposium On English Language Teaching (RUISELT-2021) “Teaching English in the Global Village” held on 30th June 2021
  6. A S siriwardana and Harshani, K.R.N (2020) Implementation of Digital Preservation Using pen Source Software at Rajarata University Library, 08th International Conference on Social Science and Humanities (ICSSH- 2020) organized by Global Academic Research Institute (pvt) Ltd. on 17th December 2020 at Galla Face Hotel, Colombo.
  7. Harshani, K.R.N (2020) Experiences and Benefits of a Career Awareness Workshop for Diploma in Library and Information Science Students in Sri Lanka Library Association: with Special Reference to Continue Professional Development (CPD) programme. 08th International Conference on Social Science and Humanities (ICSSH- 2020) organized by Global Academic Research Institute (pvt)Ltd on 17th December 2020 at Galla Face Hotel, Colombo. Harshani, K.R.N (2019) Setting up a home library : study with special reference      to users at the children section of Athurugiriya public - National Conference      Library and Information Science (NACLIS- 2019) organized by Sri Lanka Library   Association, Sri Lanka, 28th June 2019.  
  8. Harshani, K.R.N (2018)“The impact of library profession on the effectiveness of teacher performance in early childhood development center” National Conference Library and Information Science (NACLIS- 2018) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association, Sri Lanka, 28th June 2018.
  9. Harshani, K.R.N, (2010) ‘Attitudes of students about the university library building in Sri Lanka: a Comparative study’ Empowering Young Librarians Abstract, Second LIS Research Symposium, Library and Information Science Alumni Association, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  10. Harshani, K.R.N, (2009) ‘Functionality of university library buildings in Sri Lanka’, Faculty of Graduate Studies Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  11. Harshani, K.R.N,(2008) ‘Reading habit among school children: with special   reference to Mihinthale District, Second Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Rajarata, Sri Lanka.
  12. Harshani, K.R.N, Siriwardana, A.S (2016) “Community Outreach Library Services In Rajarata University Library System In Sri Lanka: A System Approach” International Conference on Library & Information Management (ICLIM-2016) Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 26th  to 27th   November 2016.  
  13. Harshani, K.R.N, (2016) Increasing awareness programmes and use of the International Conference on University Librarians Association (ICULA 2016)      organized by University Librarians Association, 9th and 10th March 2016Interational.
  14. Harshani, K.R.N (2018) Power of library buildings in providing effective and efficient library and information services, IRCHSS-2018, The International Research Conference in Humanities and Social Sciences, 29th and 30th November, 2018.
  15. Harshani, K.R.N (2018) Library Profession as a Partner for early childhood brain development: beyond books, 3rd London International Conference on Social Science & Humanities (ICSSH) 2018, United Kingdom. ISSN 2454- 5899  
  16. Harshani, K.R.N, (2016) Y%s ,xldfõ mdi,a j, mdi,a wêf,aLkd.dr msysgqùu yd ta wdY%s; l%shdldrlï y|qkd.ekSu (Organiized by the Second Archaeological Research Symposium (ARSRU 2016),22nd September 2016
  17. Harshani, K.R.N, (2013) ‘පුස්තකාලවල සම්පත් වල සංරක්ෂණ හා ප්‍රතිසංස්කරණය කාර්යය හා බැඳි භූමිකාව පිළිබඳ විමර්ශනාත්මක අධ්‍යයනයක්’, First Research Symposium: Ancient Heritage for Sustainable Development’ Department of Archeology and Heritage Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka.
  18. Harshani, K.R.N (2019) Role of Service Quality in Library Patrons’ Patronage Behavior: A Conceptual Analysis AGBA-2019)16th World Congress Advancement’s on July 2nd to 04th    India.
  19. Harshani, K.R.N, “Importance of library marketing and promotion of academic library service: with special reference to Rajarata University Library System” 3rd International Research Symposium (IRSyRUSL-2015) Organized by the Faculty of Management Studies, 26th January 2016 at, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
  20. Harshani, K.R.N “Promoting book corner at Early Childhood Development of Centers (ECDC) at Mihinthale” International Conference on LIS (ICLIS-2015) Organized by the Sri Lanka Library Association 17-18 September 2015 at Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
  21. Harshani, K.R.N (2018)“An Exploration on the Factors Affecting the Quality of Library Services in Sri Lanka: A marketing perspective” Academy for Global Business Advancement’s (AGBA- 2018)15th World Congress Advancement’s on July 2nd to 4th Thailand. (Won a Best Research Paper)
  22. Harshani, K.R.N (2017)”Study of the Community Outreach Library Services in Rajarata University Library System: A Marketing Perspective” Second Asia-Pacific Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (APMR) in Sri Lanka on 29th -30th   July, Sri Lanka.      
  23. Harshani, K.R.N, (2014) ‘Importance of university library buildings and interior arrangement for efficient and effective user services: a comparative study’,  Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya(IPURSE), Sri Lanka.
  24. Harshani, K.R.N, (2013) ‘A Functionality model for the university library buildings in Sri Lanka’ International Conference on Social Sciences Sri Lanka (ICSSL), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  25. Harshani, K.R.N, (2012) ‘University Library Building Planning In Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study’ International Research Conference on Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS), Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  26. Harshani, K.R.N,(2008) ‘Document management in school offices in Sri Lanka’ International Conference on Social Sciences Sri Lanka (ICSSL), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka.
  27. K. R. N. Harshani (2018) Career Guidance Services as a New Library Service in Academic Libraries of Sri Lanka K, International Conference on University Librarians Association (ICULA 2018) organized by University Librarians Association, The 9th International Conference of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka was held on 20th of September 2018 at the Golden Rose Hotel, Boralesgamuwa.
  28. Harshani, K.R.N (2017) “Setting up a preschool book corner: a pilot study with special reference to preschool at Polpithigama in Sri Lanka” Second International Conference on Library & Information Management (ICLIM-2017) Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 26th to 27th October 2017.
  29. Harshani, K.R.N, Siriwardana, A.S (2019) “Good practice of reshaping a school library: with special reference to vidyarthaNavodyaMahaVidyalaya, Pahalamaragawewa in Anuradapura” International Conference on Library & Information Management (ICLIM-2019) Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 26th to 27th November 2019.
  1. Harshani, K.N (2018) Library buildings planning and its service: with special reference to university library systems, International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology, United Kingdom, (UK) ISSN: 2313-3759,Vol. 5 No. 3, March 2018.

 

  1. Harshani, K.N Zafar U. Ahmed, Ali Khatibi (2017) Determinants of Academic Library Service Quality Across Sri Lanka: A Marketing Perspective International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)Volume 6 Issue 12, December 2017 ISSN (Online): 2319-7064 Index Copernicus Value (2016): 79.57 | Impact Factor (2015): 6.391

 

  1. Harshani, K.N, Ali Khatibi, Azam,S. M. Ferdous Examines Academic Library User’s Experience towards Library Patronage in State Universities in Sri Lanka, European Journal of Social Sciences Studies V. 4(6) (2020)

 

  1. Harshani, K.N, Ali Khatibi, Azam,S. M. Ferdous, Historical evolution from measuring service quality to library user experience: A conceptual review of related concepts V8 (2) 2020,

 

  1. Harshani, K.N. Ali Khatibi, Azam,S. M. Ferdous(2020). Evaluating the Effect of Academic Library users’ Experience towards Library Patronage in State Universities in Sri Lanka: Development of a Conceptual Framework. Global Journal of Management And Business Research

 

  1. Harshani, K.R.N, Siriwardana A.S Socio-economic background affects the Educational Literacy of Wanni People: with Special Reference to the Nuwarakalawiya, Sri Lanka Library Review, Volume 34, Issue 2, June 2020
  1. Monograph Book Chapter: Harshani, K.R.N. Debajani Sahoo, Viput Ongsakul, Zafar U. Ahmed (2019) Role of Service Quality in Patronage Behavior of Readers in Sri Lanka: A Conceptual Analysis. (ISBN:    789353167400). MCGraw Hill Education Private Limited, India.
  2. Monograph Book Chapter: R.N. Harshani, Zafar U. Ahmed, Ali Khatibi (2018) An intellectual journey into the Historical Evolution of Marketing Research in services marketing for Libraries (ISBN: 9789353161064). MCGraw Hill Education Private Limited, India.
  3. Monograph Book Chapter: R.N. Harshani, Zafar U. Ahmed, Ali Khatibi (2017) Determinants of Library Service Quality: A Sri Lankan Perspective (ISBN: 978-93-87432-48-2). MCGraw Hill Education Private Limited, India.

 

Harshani, K R N “Senudigen Thaggak”, IBMC Bookshop, Colombo,2020

  1. Illangarathne, S. K., Siriwardana, A. S., Wijekoon, W. M. A. K., Harshani, K. R. N., Dilrukshi, T., & Whanasinghe, T. (2013). Digital Information Literacy Framework (Dilf) For Information Management Sector of North Central Province in Sri Lanka. National Institute Of Library & Information Sciences (NILIS), University Of Colombo, 2013.
  2. Harshani K.R.N.  Siriwardana and Dilinika J.M.S 2020 “Information Literacy Levels of Wanni Community in Nuwara Kalawiya, North Central Province (Anuradapura District) in Sri Lanka: A Survey” 18th Rome – Italy International Conference on Art Histroy, Literature, Social Sciences and Education (AHLSE -20) February 3-5 Rome (Italy) ISBN 978-81-943403-5-5
  3. Siriwardana, A.S. and Harshani, K.R.N (2014) ‘Application of cloud computing in university library environment’, International Conference on "Scholarly Communication and Knowledge Management in Higher Educational Institutions ".KL University in India.
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