Mrs. J.M.Shalani Dilinika Jayamanne

B.A.(Kel’ya), MSSc.(Kel'ya)
Lecturer in Library and Information Science
Email: shalanij@kln.ac.lk , shalanijayamanne@gmail.com
Contacts: 0094(0)719799717 / 0094(0)112917712 / 908
Room No: K3 007 - 3
on study leave

Research Interest

Information Literacy, Reference Service, Digital Youth, Formal and Informal Learning, Information Seeking Behaviour, Information access, STEM

Working Experience

  1. Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science,  University of Kelaniya since November 2017.
  2. Visiting Lecturer  Diploma in Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya since 2017 to date.
  3. Visiting Lecturer  Diploma in Information Management and Technology since 2018 to date.
  4. Assistant Librarian, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 2016 - 2017
  5. Librarian, American College of Higher Education, January 2016 - December 2016
  6. Visiting Lecturer, Defence Services Command and Staff College(2015)
  7. Temporary Assistant Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka(2014- 2016).

Teaching in 2021

Special Degree Programme

LISC 21414 - Universe of Knowledge
LISC 21424 - Libraries and Their Development 
LISC 21434 -Reference Services and Sources   
LISC 21454 - Information technology application in libraries
LISC 21454 -Collection Development and User Services
LISC 22444 - Library Automation
LISC 31463 - Introduction to Network Technology
LISC 31474 - Internet and Virtual Resources in Libraries
LISC 32414 - National and International Information Systems and Networks
LISC 41423 - Digital Libraries, Software Organization and Maintenance
LISC 41464 -Information Science, Services and Sources

General Degree Programme

LISC 11213 - Libraries and Librarianship 
LISC 11233 - Libraries and Their Services
LISC 31012 - Reference and Information Services
LISC 32032 - Computer Applications In Libraries

Positions

  1. Student Counselor, University of Kelaniya (From 2017 to date)
  2. WebMaster, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kelaniya. (2019 -2021)
  3. Project Coordinator, Library Development Project, Special Task Force Library ,Katukurunda (2019 to date)
  4. Project Coordinator, Digital Library Development Project, Sri Lanka Army Headquarters , Colombo (2020 to date)
  5. Advisory Board & Awards Committee Member, Science and Technology Division (2021)
  6. Managing Editor - Library Science Journal, Department of Library and Information Science,
    University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka - ongoing (2021).
  7. Secreatry, SLA Asian Chapter (2020)
  8. Executive Committee Member, University Librarians’ Association, Sri Lanka(2016).
  9. Examiner, Open Competitive Exam for Recruitment to Grade III of Sri Lanka Government
    Librarians’ Service(2018).
  10. Examiner, Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade III of Sri Lanka Librarians Service
    (2017).
  11. Editorial Board Member - Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM 2019) University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka(2019).
  12. Advisory Board Member - Library Science Journal, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2019).
  13. Editor - Library Science Journal, Department of Library and Information Science, University of
    Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2016).
  14. Publication committee member - 6th International Conference of South and Southeast Asian Association for the Study of Culture and Religion (SSEASR), Center for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2015).
  15. Editor - Sarasavilecka Journal, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka(2014).

Awards

  1. Diane K. Foster Award Winner – 2017 (USA) SLA, United States of America.
  2. Gold medal for the best performance in  Library and Information Science Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree Examination of 2011/2012
  3. Award of appreciation for international Speaker (India) at 9th International Library and Information Professionals Summit (I-LIPS 2020) on 14th - 16th February  2020
  4. Award of appreciation for international Speaker (India) at 8th International Library and Information Professionals Summit (I-LIPS 2019) on 24th - 26th November  2019
  5. Award of appreciation for international Speaker (India) at 6th International Library and Information Professionals Summit (I-LIPS 2017) on 6th - 8th April 2017

International Conferences

  1. Kong, Elaine, Dilinika, J.M.S., Nie, Xuan, & Huang, K.T. (2025). Measuring socio-ethical engagement with generative AI: Scale development via exploratory factor analysis. Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T), Washington, D.C. [Accepted]
  2. Rapchak, Marcia, Dilinika, J.M.S., & Hands, Africa. (2025). The paradox of pedagogy of care for group work in asynchronous courses. ALISE 2025 Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO. [ALISE Innovative Pedagogy Proposal]
  3. Dilinika, J.M.S., Kong, Elaine, Nie, Xuan, & Huang, K.T. (2025). Psychological outcomes of digital detox: Predicting perceived lasting benefits and future digital detox willingness from a mood management perspective. ALISE 2025 Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO, United States.
  4. Kong, Elaine, Nie, Xuan, Dilinika, J.M.S., & Huang, K.T. (2025). From barriers to bridges: A scoping review of inclusive AI for equitable pediatric care. Medical Library Association Annual Conference (MLA), Pittsburgh, PA.
  5. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2024). Breaking the loop, finding the balance: Predictors of social media detox among graduate students. ALISE 2024 Annual Conference, Portland, OR. https://doi.org/10.21900/j.alise.2024.1698
  6. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2024). Strengthening the culture of learning outcome assessment in LIS programs through student self-assessments. ALISE 2024 Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
  7. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2023). Have we realized the full potential of the assessment of student learning outcomes? ALISE 2023 Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
  8. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2022). Towards a model for assessing student learning outcomes. ALISE 2022 Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
  9. Waleed Al Badi, Laurie Alvandian, Anna Au, Magdalena Gomulka, Esther Bravo Govea, Louise-Anne Charles, Fatima Oury Sow Gueye, Jemmimah Maragwa, Michaela Mrázová, Damilare Oyedele, Rabab Shaker, & Dilinika, J.M.S. (2023). A call for radical hope across our field: IFLA Trend Report. IFLA.
  10. Jones, Jamaica, Dilinika, J.M.S., & Vaidhyam, Sneha. (2022). Identifying and interpreting misinformation: Media literacy and data journalism. ALISE 2022 Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
  11. Biagini, Mary K., Morris, R., & Dilinika, J.M.S. (2022). Am I learning? Students reflecting on and assessing their own learning. Assessment and Teaching Conference, University of Pittsburgh, PA.
  12. Dilinika, J.M.S., & Weerasinghe, M.K. (2019). Citizen participation in e-government services in Sri Lanka: Challenges and opportunities. 2nd International Conference on Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Rome, Italy.
  13. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2019). E-citizens of Sri Lanka: Citizen participation in e-government services. 6th International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL) on Libraries and Librarianship in Digital Plus Era, New Delhi, India.
  14. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2016). Contribution of national libraries in dissemination of knowledge in developing countries: Challenges and opportunities. 1st International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  15. Dilinika, J.M.S., & Weerasingha, G.B.I. (2014). Contribution of travel agency websites in creating an image of Sri Lanka as a perfect tourist destination. International Conference on Revisiting Social Responsibility in Contexts of Crisis: Challenges and Possibilities in Sri Lanka, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  16. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2023). Exploring library anxiety among students: A literature review. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (JULA), 25(2). https://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v26i1.8059
  1. Huang, K.T., Ball, C., Nie, Xuan, Kong, E., & Dilinika, J.M.S. (2025). The generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) divide: Exploring the human factors influencing GenAI knowledge, use, and skills. Cyberpsychology, Behaviour, and Social Networking. [Under review]
  2. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2023). Exploring library anxiety among students: A literature review. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (JULA), 25(2). https://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v26i1.8059
  3. Dilinika,M.S (2014) Archaeological Portals in Sri Lanka – Chiranthana, Volume 1, P.23-43, Center for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  4.  Dilinika, J.M.S.(2014) Tsunami pilibada sakshimaya ha pravadathmaka ithasaya (History and Myths of Tsunami) Samaja Wimarshana,volume 1, p.141-150, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  5.  Dilinika, J.M.S (2014) National Regional Information Networks, Sarasavi Lekha, Volume 1, p.38-44, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  6.  Dilinika, J.M.S (2014) Mahajana Pusthakala Sewawa (Public Library Service), Santhathi, Volume 1, p.147-157 , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  7.  Dilinika, J.M.S (2015) Selective Dissemination of Information (CAS & SDI) Pusthakala Vidya, Department of library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  8.  Dilinika, J.M.S (2015) Web 2.0 concept, Santhathi, Volume 2, p34-56, , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  9.  Dilinika, J.M.S (2017) Differences between RDA and AACR 2, Pusthakala Vidya, Department of library and Information Science , University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
  1. Editorial Board Member –Library Science Journal, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka - 2016
  2. A member of Editorial Committee of Sarasavilecka magazine issued by Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya - 2014
  3. Publication committee member, 6th International Conference of South and Southeast Asian Association for the study of culture and Religion ( SSEASR), Center for Asian studies, University of Kelaniya.-2015
  1. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2017) After the Tidal Wave: A Guideline for Disaster Management in Public Libraries in Sri Lanka, (Author) ISBN 978-955-38495-0-2 (Sinhala).
  2. Dilinika, J.M.S. (2017) Fireflies, (Author) ISBN 978-955-38495-1-9 (Sinhala Creative Poems).

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