1st ICLIM - 2016
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Item A Study on Attitudes of University Lectures and Students about the Use of Digital Libraries for Searching Academic Information.(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Somananda Thero, B.Modern world is highly information dependent and the teaching faculty and undergraduates use digital libraries and institutional repositories in their teaching and learning process in order to obtain the information they needed. The main purpose of this research is to figureoutthe situations and the attitudes that university lecturers and undergraduates feel when gathering information by using digital libraries. This research based on the survey method and for the survey all the lecturers and undergraduates of university of Kelaniya has been considered as the research population and a sample was selected among lecturers of Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanity and the undergraduates of the bachelor of (BA) special degree programs of the same faculty. Primary data were collected through distributing questionnaire to the lecturers, using random sampling method. Secondary data were collected through the printed sources which was considered relevant to the research. In the study of academic information, it was revealed that the most of the lecturers and undergraduates of the two faculty were not using digital libraries, Lack of understanding about this concept of the main reason for this situation. Responses indicate more priority to searching academic information in using digital libraries. It was also revealed that they use those information for their research activities. Also Digital libraryusers were happy in that as it contains qualitative information sources and neutral attitude to the quantity of subject. Related information sources. Language barrier faced by the Undergraduate and Lack of facilities, were some of the problem identified. Some of the solutions proposed based on findings are conducting awareness seminars and workshops to share knowledge about digital libraries and its contents, workshops to publicize it by the professional staff in the library field to solve many of the problems successfully which were identified through the study.Item A Study on the Factors for Motivation of University Librarians of Sri Lanka in Continuing their Professional Education(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Samarakoon, M.; de Silva, G.The present electronic environment has demanded a change of skills for library and information science professionals such as technical skills, IT skills, and managerial skills etc., Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is a lifelong process to develop and maintain knowledge, skills, values, ethics and attitudes relevant to professionals to achieve professional goals and to succeed in their respective careers. CPE is an important platform for professionals in terms of updating of professional knowledge and improvement of professional competence of their working lives. Objectives of this study were to identify motivational factors for the CPE, to decide on the librarians’ needs and performance of CPE, different methods to motivate librarians towards CPE. The research methodology used in this study is survey method. Questionnaires, observations and interviews were used as principle techniques. The research methods are used for obtaining qualitative and quantitative data for the analysis. Data were presented using charts, tables, graphs etc. The sample taken for this study consists of 100 personnel. Also 54 professionals filled the questionnaires and returned for the purpose of this study. Samples of hundred professionals from 15 prominent, reputed and recognized universities have been selected. It was revealed that the female library professionals outnumber the males in the university libraries. They are engaged in research and publication activities. But there is no strong relationship between work experience and research and publications. Professionals are highly motivated to the need of updating of knowledge and skills, to widen experience and practical knowledge in the practice of librarianship, better service to others, new and creative ideas, ability to study effectively. They require CPE programs for ICT, information literacy and awareness of new library trends. A program in CPE should be provided for all library professionals according to their interests and involvement. Establishment of an association for CPE and performance reviews are suggested to develop high standards in CPE at university libraries.Item Use of University Library Web as a Marketing Tool in Sri Lanka(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Ranasinghe, S.; Konpola, K.W.A.M.Marketing is not a new concept for libraries. The concept of marketing has been transferred from business world to service or to non for profit organizations since 1970s. Presently almost all libraries apply the concept of marketing for number of reasons. Common strategies in practice are advertising through various media and public relations. With the development and adoption of technologies, most libraries all over the world are exploiting the web as a tool for marketing. The study aimed at finding out whether the university libraries in Sri Lanka embraced with ICT in implementing marketing strategies through internet/web and present state of use of web sites as a marketing tool. Present study involved a survey based on evaluation of web sites of university libraries in Sri Lanka. Web sites of Universities under University Grants Commission were the population (15) and the whole population was selected as the sample. The researchers used four major criteria with sub categories adopted from Kaur, Kiran in 2009. University home pages and library home pages were assessed. Each and every website was evaluated for visibility, Networking, information and consultations and comments. Only a half (53%) of the universitylibrary web sites possess the direct links to university home page. 47% are hidden and are under Academic or some other heading and have to use several steps to reach the web page. 53% of library web sites have provided links to other external networks such as to universities, Library associations. Almost all the libraries have provided information regarding their collection, services and facilities. In all the library web sites e mail of the library and staff were indicated but only 40% have gone beyond that service such as “Ask – A service” or message service. It seems that marketing process is not carried out through the web in an effective manner though there are some adoptions and initiatives to use the websites as a tool for marketing. It was strongly felt that library professionals in Sri Lanka should pay more attention to market their libraries through web. They should reap maximum benefit from the ICT and, marketing concepts should be warmly accepted and introduced by the librarians.Item Students' attitudes and perceptions on library user education programmes: A case study(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Punchihewa, C.N.D.; Kiriella, K.G.A.P.; Kumara, A.D.B.; Kodikara, R.C.This study examined the effectiveness of various types of user education programmes offered by Library University of Moratuwa. Four user education programmes were considered in this study, 'Library Orientation and Tour', 'Information for Research', Research and Plagiarism' and 'How to do Referencing'. Attitudes and the perception of the students towards these user education programmes were discussed in this study. A user survey was adopted and the undergraduate students and post graduate students who have participated in library user education programmes during 2014-2015 was the target group. Results of the study discovered that 88% of the students have gained the knowledge on library resources and services through the library user education programmes. Most importantly, 91.3% of students have stated that they were equipped with good research skills by participating in these library user education programmes. Results of this study encourage the library to continue the user education programmes to keep building research skills of the students while making necessary adjustments to fulfill the needs of modern library users.