USER GUIDE TO WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY NETWORK …

[Pages:32]USER GUIDE TO

WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY NETWORK (WULN)

2017

"The Library is the Heart of the University"

Main Library, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Lionel Jayathilaka mawatha, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka. TP - +94 372283169/ 2284776 Fax - +94 372283169 Makadura Library, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Gonawila, Makandura, Sri Lanka. TP - +94 312298112/ 3321342 Fax - +94 312298112

Web - Email - wuln@wyb.ac.lk

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Message of the librarian

This user guide provides you a brief introduction to the Wayamba University Library Network (WULN), how to use the libraries, what services can obtained from the library and what are the rules pertaining to the reader. In addition, we have included the use of computerize catalogue and how we can retrieve information that we need from the library and some important class numbers for productive use of the library collection.

The utilization of the library should be an essential practice of students, staff and other researchers of the university. As to prominent scholar in the field of library and information science Dr. SR Ranganathan once said in his five laws of library science "books are for use" which means books in the library should fulfills the reading, reference and aspiration need of the members of the library. Accordingly, we have developed the library collection by using the request of students, staff and subject specialists of the university.

I am therefore, very pleasure to inform you that we have most valuable collection of books in our libraries; some of them are still not available in other higher education institution. Apart from that we have a good collection of general reading including periodicals would enrich the reader with knowledge on a variety of fields taking place in a dynamic world where information is no secret any more. We also have taken steps to develop a special collection of CDs, DVDs and other electronic materials housed at the computer section of the library network will fascinate the reader with eye catching information wherever possible.

I would like to remind that we could hardly gain anything without customary reading from the university. The library is therefore yours and I take pleasure in inviting you to visit the library and use for the above facilities developed by us over the year to update your knowledge in the fast changing world.

Take maximum use of the library.

Good luck.

Yours sincerely,

W.G.P. Gamlath Librarian WULN

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Staff of the WULN

Kuliyapitiya Premises:

Librarian

Senior Asst. Librarian

Asst. Librarian

Systems Analyst (On leave) Systems Analyst (Temporary) Asst. Registrar

Senior Staff Asst. Staff Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Attendant Library Attendant Library Attendant Library Attendant Library Attendant Book Binder Book Binder

Mr. WGP Gamlath T. P: 0372283169 E-mail:- gamlathp@

Ms. WM Thusithakumari T. P: 0372284776 E-mail:- thusithak@wyb.ac.lk

Mr. KGI Jayawardana E-mail:- gayankgi@

Mr. EMCL Ekanayake E-mail:- lanka@wyb.ac.lk

Mr. UWACC Ubesingha E-mail:- ubesingha@

Ms. Srimathi Pathiraja E-mail:-srimapathi@ Ms. JKW Jayasinghe Mr. JAD Weerawardena Mr. KDN Jayawardena Ms. HAN Wijekoon Ms. JAN Jayakody Mr. JAS Jayasinghe Ms. PMCE Pathiraja Ms. TRPD Wijesingha Ms. KMS Samanthika Ms. BMSD Rajapaksha Ms. GPSC Pathirana Ms. BMCM Balasooriya Mr. TC Rathnayake Mr. AC Egodage Mr. MPCP Muthunayake

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Library Labourer Library Labourer Library Labourer

Makandura Premises: Senior Asst. Librarian

Senior Asst. Librarian

Senior Staff Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Information Asst. Library Attendant Library Attendant Library Attendant Library Attendant Library Labourer

Mr. HM Herathbanda Mr. JA Sujith Jayakody Ms. RARD Ranaweera

Mr. W Punyawardhana T. P: 0312298112 E-mail:- wspunyawa@ Ms. DGAS Malkanthi T. P: 0313321342 E-mail: shymali83@ Ms. SPJ Muthugalage Mr. WMAS Bandara Ms. WMDS Dayananda Mr. YMAG Yapa Mr. HAPP Hettiarachchi Ms. PAMK Paragoda Arachchi Mr. DPM Dasanayake Ms. MNHG Niroshinee Mr. SML Wickramasinghe

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Content Page

1 Introduction ......................................................................................1

1.1 Collections (Resources) of the Library Network ......................1 1.2 Locations of Collections............................................................2 1.3 Arrangement of Books ..............................................................2 1.4 Computerized Catalogue of the library .....................................2 1.5 Front page of database...............................................................4 1.6 Output of Search (Search Result)..............................................4 1.7 Search detail result ....................................................................5 2 Services of the Library .....................................................................5

2.1 Opening Hours of the Library ...................................................5 2.2 Library Orientation Programme ................................................5 2.3 Lending (Borrowing) Facilities- Automated Circulation System ..................................................................................................6 2.4 Reprographic Services...............................................................6

2.4.1 Photocopying Facilities......................................................6

2.4.2 Printout Service Facilities ..................................................7

2.4.3 Scanning Facilities .............................................................7

2.4.4 Laptop Usage Facilities......................................................7

2.5 Inter Library Loan Facility........................................................7 2.6 Electronic Media Services.........................................................7 3 Membership of WULN.....................................................................8

3.1 Internal Students........................................................................8 3.2 Postgraduate Students ...............................................................8 3.3 Staff of the University ...............................................................8 4 Membership ......................................................................................9

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4.1 Student Registration ..................................................................9 4.2 Borrowing Facilities..................................................................9 4.3 Renewal of loans .......................................................................9 4.4 Recall of Books .......................................................................10 4.5 Returning of Library Items......................................................10 4.6 Fines and Payments.................................................................10 5 Staff Registration............................................................................10 5.1 Borrowing Facilities................................................................11 5.2 Loan period & renewals .........................................................11 5.3 Returning.................................................................................12 5.4 Renewal of Loans....................................................................12 6 Reservation Priority........................................................................12 7 Damages and Loss of Library Books .............................................13 7.1 Audio Visual Materials.............................................................14 8 General Rules on the Use of the Library ........................................14 Appendix ................................................................................................ 16

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THE WAYAMBA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY NETWORK (WULN)

1 Introduction

The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka was started in 1999 as the 13th university of the country. The library of the university started in the same year as a university library. The Library system of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka consists of two Libraries; one is at Kuliyapitiya and the other one is at Makandura. They have been started shearing their services in e-environment since 2005. Hence the WULN has been functioning for twelve years. The WULN is serving for four faculties namely, Applied Sciences, Business Studies and Finance (Kuliyapitiya premises), Agriculture & Plantation Management and Livestock, Fisheries & Nutrition (Makandura premises). The library network is also serving to Computer Unit, English Language Teaching Unit, Sports Unit, Carrier Guidance Unit, Staff Development Centre, Administrative and non-Academic Units of the University. The WULN of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (WUSL) is considered as a Centre of knowledge in Wayamba Province (North Western Province - NWP) which treats to entire academic community of the area according to their requests.

The goal of the WULN to enhance information literacy, especially in the student community, by developing effective plans aiming at improving student ability to:

Access information effectively and efficiently Evaluate information and its sources critically Understand economic, legal and social issues when using information Access and use information critically and legally

1.1 Collections (Resources) of the Library Network

The Wayamba University Library Network has around 75,000 volumes (Main Library around 45,000 & Makandura Library around 30,000), CD, DVD, Video and databases that support the academic curriculum with ICT, English. In addition, both libraries have a vast collection of books for general reading in every subject fields. Those Books are available in both languages (English and Sinhala). WULN user community is provided five online databases through UGC - CONSAL (Consortium of Sri Lankan Academic Libraries) to retrieve current and updated knowledge.

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