The Palm Leaf Manuscript Study and Research Library
The Palm Leaf Manuscript Study and Research Library, under the Faculty of Social Sciences engaged in digital preservation of manuscript heritage of the country and provide facilities for the scholars to study and research on Palm Leaf Manuscripts. It was declared open 08th December 2010. The main purpose of the PLMSR Library copy write and digitalize and preserve the palm leaf manuscripts. However, this library has copied and digitization more than 600,000 manuscript soft copies (digital copies) up to date, and preserved 350+ physical manuscripts from island wide donations.
Our Services
Research Assistance
Research assistants are employed by research institutes to assist with academic or private research. The primary responsibility of a research assistant is to provide support to either a research fellow or a research team, through collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.Institutes which use research assistants include universities, research centers (e.g., Palm leaf manuscripts and Research Library, University of Kelaniya) and private organizations. Research assistants usually operate on a temporary basis, though permanent positions exist. In an academic setting, research assistants work under the supervision of research fellows.
Preservation
“The preservation and conservation of records is the principal function of an archives. It preserves records, so that they would be safety available for coming generations. Secondly, it conserves them against physical damage from Fire, Water, Rodents, Dust, Mildew, Insects, Pilfering, Mischief and other destructive agencies, Human as well as Nature and Animals” (Wimalarathne, 1978). Specially, PLMSR (Palm leaf manuscripts and Research Library) is making a space for investigate to next generation about valuable intangible cultural heritage. This is a sustainable attempt.
Audio / Visual Service
Audiovisual services include motion picture production and distribution services,
motion picture projection services, radio and television services, radio and television
transmission services, and sound recording.
Library Preface
Palm Leaf Manuscript Preservation
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Palm Leaf Manuscript Preservation
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Palm Leaf Manuscript Preservation
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