Library History
History
The history of the Faculty of Social Sciences goes as far back as the establishment of the Vidyalankara University of Ceylon in 1959. However, initially the subjects/departments pertaining to Social Sciences remained under the Faculty of Arts which could be considered as the forerunner of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The Faculty of Arts was divided into two Faculties in the Academic Year 1981/82, paving the way for the commencement of the Faculty of Social Sciences in its present form. It is at present is the largest Faculty in the University in terms of student population.
The Research Library and Information Center has been established to meet the information needs of the academic staff of the Faculty of Social Sciences. 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.
