Dr. S.K. Illangarathne

Senior Assistant Librarian

skillangarathne@as.rjt.ac.lk
+94771616923 / +94252266314


Education

  • PhD in Information Management & Information Systems from the School of Management, Wuhan University of technology, Wuhan, P.R. China (2017)
  • MSSc. in the field of Library and Information Science from the University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka (2010)
  • B.A (Hons) in the field of Monitory Economics from the University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka. (2000)

Professional Qualifications

  • Higher Diploma in Library and Information Sciences from University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking from Tern Key Professional Interactive Training Center, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Fundamentals of Acquisitions (Online Course) from Association of Library Collections & Technical Services, American Library Association, USA.
  • Certificate in Fundamentals of Collection Development (Online Course) from Association of Library Collections & Technical Services, American Library Association, USA.
  • Certificate in Information Technology for Information Management from National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), New Delhi, India.
  • Certificate in Course on Library Automation (COLA) from Sri Lanka Library Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Certificate in Graphic Design from Sri Lanka Institute of Printing, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Memberships of Professional Bodies/Associations

  • Fellow Member of Sri Lanka Library Association (www.slla.lk) since 2021
  • Associate Member of Sri Lanka Library Association (www.slla.lk) (2015- 2021)

   Current Researches and Projects

  • Classification using AI Language Models

Appointments

  • Vice President – Rajarata University Teachers’ Association

  Publications

  • Illangarathne S.K., (2012). Library Automation in a Multi Library Environment presented at the National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Illangarathne S.K., Rathnabahu, R.M.N., Samarakoon, M., (2012). InforSys Ananda Coomaraswamy; an Online Bibliography of Ananda Coomaraswamy compiled a database and presented at the International Memorial Conference on Asian Art and Culture, organized by Center for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Illangarathne S.K., Liyanage, Preethi (2003). Librarians Disseminating Information Relevant for Fellow Librarians: A Review of a Voluntary e-forum presented at the National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Research Interests

  • Marketing Libraries.
  • Ranking Library Performances.
  • e & Green Library Initiatives
  • User needs, awareness and information seeking behaviors.

Teaching Subjects

  • Library and Information Science