Research Library and Information Centre

Research Library and Information Center

Research Library and Information Center is a reference library managed under the faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya. The Library started under the SIDA/SAREC Research project. Currently Library has more than 10,000 books and 5000 journals . The library is open Monday to Friday 9 to 4 pm. The Library is fully devoted to strengthen and to enhance the teaching, research, services and collaborative aspects of the University with particular focus on the FSS by developing a well - balanced and relevant information collection. Provision and delivery of access to information in all formats nationally and internationally in a most suitable method which is very convenient to the user and the environment through making alerts for forthcoming local and foreign publication research / e research and conferences. Supporting for social sciences education through exploiting new technologies and continuously developing facilities for the advancement of knowledge and practice in the relevant subject domain is the principal motif.

Vision

Empowering the UOK's research and teaching community giving special emphasis for the FSS academic bestowing effective and efficient quality service with up-to-date and impressive collections with smart and digital library and information strategies through academic collaboration with all stakeholders.

MIssion

The Library is fully devoted to strengthen and to enhance the teaching, research, services and collaborative aspects of the University with particular focus on the FSS by developing a well - balanced and relevant information collection. Provision and delivery of access to information in all formats nationally and internationally in a most suitable method which is very convenient to the user and the environment through making alerts for forthcoming local and foreign publication research / e research and conferences. Supporting for social sciences education through exploiting new technologies and continuously developing facilities for the advancement of knowledge and practice in the relevant subject domain is the principal motif.

Our Services

Photocopy Services

Photocopying of library materials is one of the basic library services in order to assist clientele in their information needs. Librarians are being consulted for this purpose judiciously. They assist clientele’s request in accordance to copyright law.

Reference Services

Library reference service is an essential component of any library’s offerings, providing a valuable resource to users who seek assistance in locating information and resources. A library reference service typically includes several components, including a reference desk, online resources, and specialized collections of materials.

E book & E mail alert

Alert services benefits growing rapidly in the research arena across the various faculties, numerous types of alert services gaining momentum in the field of library science.E-Book Alerts showcases your new arrivals via free monthly emails.

Library Website Services

Some of the commonly used web based library services are library webpage, web OPAC, Bulletin Board Services, Ask-a-Librarian services, web forms, digital reference services, online document delivery, interlibrary loan, online help and information skill tutorials.

Latest News

New Director of the Research Library and Information Centre

Student Assistant at Research Library and Information Centre

Sharing Information through WhatsApp

Online Lecture Series Organized by Research Library

Director Message

Research Library and Information Center is a reference library managed under the faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya. The Library started under the SIDA/SAREC Research project. Currently Library has more than 10,000 books and 5000 journals . The library is open Monday to Friday 9 to 4 pm. The mission of Research Library and Information Center o support and enhance research and learning in the social sciences by providing comprehensive access to relevant resources, fostering an environment conducive to academic inquiry, and delivering high-quality library services to faculty, stu-dents, and researchers.