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., Luo, Fan (2016), Research on MCDA Approach for Library Ranking: A Case Study on University Libraries in Sri Lanka, Conference: The 13th International Conference on Innovation and Management(ICIM2016), At Technological University of Malaysia.
- Illangarathne S.K., Wang, Yingming (2015), Ranganathan’s Five Laws and Its Impact to the Technological Innovations of Library and Information Sciences, Conference: The 12th International Conference on Innovation and Management(ICIM2016), At Wuhan University of Technology, China.
- Illangarathne S.K., Dharmarathne, C.S., (2012). A study on Information Needs of Academic Staff Members of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, presented at the LIS Research Symposium organized by Alumni Association, Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
- Illangarathne, S.K, Amaraweera, JA, Yingming, Wang, CLOUD INITIATIVE FOR SPECIAL LIBRARIES IN SRI LANKA: THE LANDMARK FOR STORAGE, MANAGE AND SHARING OF LIBRARY RESOURCES, 2nd Tecnia SRFLIS Summit 2015 – Grey to Green, At India.
- Hasitha Indika Arumawadu, R M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, S K Illangarathne, K-Means Clustering for Segment Web Search Results, September 2015.
- Hasitha Indika Arumawadu, R M Kapila Tharanga Rathnayaka, S K Illangarathne, Mining Profitability of Telecommunication Customers Using K-Means Clustering, Article in Journal of Data Analysis and Information Processing 3(3) · August 2015, DOI: 10.4236/jdaip.2015.33008
- 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