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Abuse of Library Materials by the Undergraduate Students with Special Reference to Main Library, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
(3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2019) Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.; Jayawardana, K.G.I.; Malkanthi, D.G.A.S.
The study sought to identify abuse of library materials in the Library, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. User malpractices of Library materials by highlighting, underlining, removing papers/ parts of the page, damaging barcode labels, call number labels and damaging or defacing library materials is a threat to the library collection. Such practices can be described as abusing of the library materials. This survey was conducted with following objectives; to identify the various forms of abuse, to examine the reasons for the abuse and to suggest the possible solutions to protect the library collection. The survey was conducted by using questionnaires with close and open ended questions. Students (240) were selected for the study and out of it 204 were responded and the rate was 85%. The responders mentioned that text books were mostly abused material in the library and respondents gave their answers to the ways of abusing library materials mainly tearing away pages, folding pages, writing on pages of the materials. According to the reasons for the abuse of the information materials, 62% of students mentioned that high demand of a particular book, 58% limited copies of the information materials, 48% poor photocopying machine and 30% indicated selfishness. The respondents proposed a variety of strategies to protect the collection too. The study recommended that abusers should be subjected to heavy and well defines penalties and mount cameras (CCTV) in the library. The number of copies of demanded text books should be increased. Improving photocopying services of the library. Introduce and electronic system as RFID machines. Regularly reviewed set of library instruction should be drawn.
Conservation and Preservation of Information Resources in Libraries: New Challenges.
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya,Sri Lanka., 2017) Dilrukshi, U.T.L.; Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.
This paper discusses the importance and need of conservation and preservation of information resources in libraries, factors that affect degradation and deterioration of library materials and methods of tackling them. Libraries particularly, it examined the overview of preservation and conservation of library resources. It also studied the causes of deterioration of library information resources, among which are: natural aging process, level of use of library materials, inherent chemical content used in the process of paper making, high temperature and fluctuating relative humidity, improper handling of library materials among many others were equally discussed. Various preventive measures were equally discussed. Different challenges facing preservation and conservation of library resources in Sri Lankan Libraries were presented. Useful suggestions were also made to ameliorate the situation.
Leveraging Social Media Analytics for Enhanced Library Services: A Case Study of User Engagement and Feedback
(Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Ransara, P.W.A.S.D.; Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.; Siwali Thero, Palukandewe
Libraries are rethinking their roles as information hubs and community spaces in the age of digital transformation, and social media has become a potent tool for communicating with users. Furthermore, in the millennial era, SM (Social Media) plays a crucial role in our day-to-day lives. SM Provides a dialogic approach to the production of content as well as to the exchange of ideas, distribution, interpersonal connections, and social orders. As a result, social media outpace traditional media in developing readership and authorship relationships. Thus, in the current era of computerized innovation, the unique distribution of information and the quick delivery of that information to the readers can easily be done through this SM (Social Media). SM has been gaining importance in recent times due to the 3.5 billion active users' presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, linked, etc. In such an atmosphere, an exploration of leveraging social media analytics to improve library service should be initiated, with special emphasis on improving user engagement and gathering valuable feedback. It explores the nexus between SM data Analytics and information science with the goal of utilizing the abundance of data presenting social media platforms to support libraries in their endeavor to deliver services that are focused on the needs of library users. .The research uses qualitative research methods for qualitative exploration. In this qualitative analysis, the collection and analysis of user engagement such as SM shares, comments, clickthrough rates, and reaching social media platforms was done. Using these obtained data, the information needed for SM data analysis was created and explored through the SMA (Social media Analytics) Dashboard. At the end of the research, best practices and recommendations will be developed for libraries looking to use social media analytics to improve their service. These suggestions will include methods for enhancing user participation, gathering feedback more successfully, and using data to inform decision-making. In a time when digital engagement is essential to community outreach, this study attempts to equip libraries with the tools they need to use social media analytics wisely. Wayamba Library may increase user enrolment, expand service, and obtain priceless input by judiciously employing social media platforms. This will ultimately strengthen its position as a vibrant user-focused organization in the digital age.
Role of the Modern Libraries on Information and Communication Technology Era.
(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.
Information is very essential thing for human development as air is essential for the survival of all living organisms on earth, including human beings. At 21st century has ainformation exploration on the modern society. There for every person have to expose for the Information and Technology. The pace of change brought about by new information technologies has a key role on the way people live, work, and play worldwide. The increasing role played by information and communication technology in the development of library services for an active reaction to the challenges of the information service providing. The paper attempts to discuss the development of Information Technology, its application and also its effects in the library services. Today libraries are equipped to accomplish the newly Information Technology based services. Information are the kind of basic want in the modern society. Information Technology enabled services fulfill the information needs of the users at the right time in the right place to the right person.
A study on misuse of library materials by university students with special reference to Kelaniya, Peradeniya, and Wayamba University Libraries
(Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.; Weerasinghe, M.K.
The study sought to identify the misuse of library materials by university students. This study focused on ways university students misuse Library resources, the factors affecting such misuse, and the means to protect resources from such misuse. The study was conducted by using questionnaires with close and open-ended questions. The numerical approach proposed by Krijici and Morgan was carried out. Using that table students (378) were selected for the study and out of them 325 responded and the rate was 86%. When data were analyzed, 59% of respondents pointed out that the resources were seriously damaged by drawing lines on documents. And 50% stated that removing essential pages from the documents harmed resources. The issues of hiding books and removing pages of books also played a prominent role in this. The high cost was the main factor affecting students' misuse of library resources. It was 76% as a percentage. Also, inefficient library photocopying services, insufficient reader awareness programmes, inadequate self-reading facilities, and unsatisfactory opening hours of libraries were significant factors. Several strategies were offered to guard resources from misuse. They were reducing the price of photocopying services, organizing user awareness programmes, and expanding electronic library services. The librarians also stated that they had to organize user awareness programmes, install electronic security systems and cameras, and expand library services. To evade the misuse of library materials, university students need to improve their library usage. In that case, library management should extend the opening hours of the university library. Awareness programmes should be organized as one of the main activities to improve the present status. These programmes can provide them with a practical understanding of the distribution of library resources and how they are organized and accessed. In conclusion, this study identified the factors affecting university students' misuse of resources and the measures and remedies to be adopted by the libraries to reduce them.
Use of Research Support Services and Tools by Undergraduate of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
(Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023) Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.; Jayawardana, K.G.I.; Ransara, P.W.A.S.D.
Research Support Services (RSS) and Research Tools (RT) play an increasingly important role in research. The research and education factions are two sides of a coin. Being undergraduate students, they should set up the research environment to fulfill their academic life. As the heart of the university, the main library offers several types of RSS services. “Namely”, Document Delivery Service (DDS), OPAC, ask a Librarian service, Wayamba University Institutional Repository (WUiR), and conducted workshops and Seminars to make aware of RT. (Reference management tools, Literature search, Editing tools, Antiplagiarism Software, Thesis and Dissertation Databases). This study investigated the use of research support services and tools by undergraduate students at Wayamba University. The main library gives its services to three faculties. There are the Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, the Faculty of Applied Science, and the Faculty of Technology. The objectives of the study are to identify the use of RSS and RT in Wayamba University’s main library, the purposes for using these services, and to identify the difficulties associated with using these services. Using the Krejcie and Morgan sampling table, 340 questionnaires were distributed via Google Forms using Web 2.0 technologies (E-mail, WhatsApp, and Facebook). A result shows that 72% of students were aware of research support services and tools in Wayamba University’s main library. Most of them are highly aware of the availability of the "Ask a Librarian'' service. Students stated that they used RSS to find research articles, fulfill research projects, and enhance their academic work. Students mentioned that they used research tools to avoid grammar errors, create bibliographies, decrease the plagiarism level, and find more information. Major barriers reported by the students to the use of the research support services are lack of proper marketing, lack of free time, and lack of computer lab and internet facilities. Improved research support services may motivate students to fulfill their research work and academic career development.
User Delinquency in Law College Library, Sri Lanka: Perception of the Students
(In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2017) Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.
User malpractices of Library materials by highlighting, underlining, removing papers/parts of the page, binding barcode labels, call numbers labels and damaging or defacing library materials is a threat to the library collection. Such practices can be describe as abusing of the library materials. According to the stock count carried out in (2017), 78 books (out of 4320) were highly abused and removed from the lending collection in the library. Therefore this survey was conducted with following objectives; to identify the various forms of abuse, to identify reasons for the abuse and to identify the possible solutions to protect the library collection. The survey was conducted by using questionnaires with close and open ended questions. Students (75) were selected for the study and 69 responded and the rate was 92% from years of first year, second year and final year. The respondents gave their answers to the forms of abusing library materials mainly tearing away pages, writing notes inside text books, highlighting/underlining the pages, mutilation, hiding, of books. According to the reasons for the abuse of the library materials, 65% of students mentioned that rare materials not allowed to be photocopied, 68% claimed the inadequate numbers of copies and 59% indicated high cost of photocopying charges. The respondents proposed a variety of strategies to protect the collection too. The study recommended proper orientation to users. The number of copies of demanded text books should be increased. Improving of photocopying services of the library. Introduce and electronic system as RFID machines. Regularly reviewed set of library instruction should be drawn.
USER PERCEPTION ABOUT THE LIBRARY SERVICES: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY OF SRI LANKA
(Faculty of Graduate Studies - University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021) Jayawardana, K.G.I.; Dayananda, A.P.M.M.D.B.
The study sought to identify user perception about the quality of library services: with special reference to Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. Library customers expect different quality of services from their libraries. Epecially university library is a heart of the university, so it is depend on the quality of its services. The objectives of the present study are to examine the purpose of a visit to the library, user perception about the library staff, perception about services rendered in the library, user satisfaction with library services and user perception about library service quality. The simple random sampling technique was used and 200 questionnaires were distributed among student to collect relevant data and 180 questionnaires were received back. The response rate was 90%. The finding of the study shows that 97 (54%) respondents visited the library to find information, majority 165 (92%) of respondents mentioned that library staff who understand my information need, more than 75% have agreed to the printed materials are available in the library, 145 (81%) respondents mentioned that the library is a gateway for study, research or research, more than 66% respondents had mentioned that generally satisfy with library support and most of them are mentioned that library has quality services. The study suggested that library services should be implemented and make aware user that services, library staff need to make arrangements to fulfill users’ information needs and should be implemented new library services through online.