Library Services

Title

The University Library began at Mattakkuliya premises in 2009 with a small assortment of 110 important books on Biology, English Language and Computer Science. From that point forward each effort was taken to build up the library collection by purchase from yearly financial plan for book distributions and gifts. The Asia Foundation gave 363 various duplicates of course readings required for the students in 2015.

With the foundation of Degree programs which are Marine Engineering, Logistics Management and Coastal Management, the library collection was grown step by step. Today the assortment is incorporated significant reading material as indicated by these degree programs and different fields which are indispensable for the students, scholastic staff, and scientists. The Library additionally has a collection of significant uncommon references.

With the foundation of the workforce of Fisheries and Marine Science, another branch library was built up in the Administration working at Tangalle. This was explicitly for the utilization of scholarly purposes in Fisheries and Marine Science, English and Computer Studies.

What you need to know

Facilities

  • Reading area
  • Past papers
  • Photocopying Service
  • Printouts & Scanning
  • Software system
  • Library Security – CCTV camera system

Borrowing Rules

  • The University Identity Card must be produced at the counter to borrow books.
  • Books of Permanent References, past papers and periodicals will be issued only for photocopying purposes.
  • Lending Books are loaned for a period of two weeks.
  • Scheduled Reference Books are issued for overnight and weekend use.
  • Permanent References consists of Dictionaries, Important text books and guidelines. These are released only for the purpose of taking photocopies within the library.

Membership Registration

Staff Members – By submitting the dully completed application form for staff registration.

Undergraduate Students – students can be enrolled at the time of opening the faculty for a new academic year by submitting the dully completed application form with recommendation of Faculty Head and Student Identity Card/ Receipt for payment of library fees.

Other Students –By submitting the dully completed application form with recommendation of Faculty Head and Student Identity Card/ Receipt for payment of library fees.

General Guidelines

  • Readers must produce their University Record Book/Identity Card when entering the library.
  • Readers must keep their belongings such as books, printed materials, bags etc. in the rack behind the entrance.
  • All readers should avoid wearing unsuitable clothes like shorts, caps etc. when they enter the library.
  • Silence should be observed in all area of the library.
  • Cellular/Mobile phones should be switched off within the library premises.
  • Smoking and consumption of food or drink are forbidden in the library.
  • Readers are not allowed to do joint work and discussion in the library.
  • Seats in the library may not be reserved or removed by the readers.
  • When taking photocopies the pages should not be folded and use from provided to indicate pages.
  • Do not leave your personal belongings in the library. The library staff will not responsible for any losses.
  • Visitors to the library are required to obtain the permission of the Librarian to enter the library.
  • Prior approval should be obtained from the librarian to take photographs inside the library.
  • Any disorderly or improper conduct or breach of regulations will render the reader or borrower concerned liable to suspension from using the library.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours: 8.30 an – 4.00 pm

Open Dates: Monday – Friday

Closing Dates: Public Holidays and University Special Holidays