Date:
December 6, 2024
Time
9:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m
Venue
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Tower, 952, Maradana Rd, Colombo
NSF Digital Library Conference 2024
National Science Libray & Resource Centre of National Science Foundation
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena
Mr. Y.L. Mohamed Nawawi
Prof. Saman Seneweera
Dr. Sepalika Sudasinghe
Dr J. G. Shantha Siri
Mr. Manuja Karunaratne
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ali Ismail
Dr. B J C Perera
Mr Vineet Bharadwaj
Mr. Ashwani Shukla
Prof. K.S Lasith Gunawardana
Prof. Ruwan Gamage
Dr. M.M. Mashroofa
Dr. T.Pratheepan
Dr. R.D. Ananda Tissa
Mr. M N Ravikumar
SLSTINET was established with the object of enhance scientific and technological knowledge of library, related professionals, researchers, academics and scientist. SLSTINET provides their tremendous services among introducing of library software, support to data entering, hosting of library databases training programs and arranging of seminars. SLISTINET currently provides their dedicated services to 119 libraries. In order to gather services of research, science, technology and non technical institutes became a member of the SLSTINET.
SLSTINET members capable of get assistance through introducing of library software, preparing of computerized data, creating of digital and related trainings, workshops and seminars by NSLRC.
Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL) (https://www.sljol.info/ ) is a unique online platform at the country level which makes an opportunity to ‘Shine a Light’ on Sri Lankan research expertise by providing worldwide visibility to their research output of the full range of academic disciplines via Google Scholar. Subsequently, it overcomes the great challenge faced by them in disseminating their findings worldwide
The SLJOL, a conglomeration of one hundred fifty one (151) scholarly peer-reviewed journals published in Sri Lanka is a member of the Journals Online (JOL) project established by the International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) of the United Kingdom (UK). The website is operated by Ubiquity Press, a company registered in England and Wales and administrated by the National Science Library & Resource Centre (NSLRC) of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Define the purpose of the library and establish clear goals and reach out to us for any assistance with our digital library services.
Evaluate the existing resources (books, journals,research articles, digital subscriptions,maps) and identify gaps. Determine what new resources (databases, software, or hardware) might be necessary.
Establish both physical and digital infrastructure and develop robust digital platforms for online access to resources.
Conduct workshops, seminars, and training sessions to educate users on how to access and utilize the library's resources effectively.
Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL) is a unique online platform at the country level which makes an opportunity to ‘Shine a Light’ on Sri Lankan research expertise by providing worldwide visibility to their research output of the full range of academic disciplines via Google Scholar. Subsequently, it overcomes the great challenge faced by them in disseminating their findings worldwide.
The NSF as the focal point for dissemination of S & T information in the country has been facilitating the other S&T libraries with digitization of their literature collections and establishment of Institutional Repositories (IRs) since 2011 through implementation of the National Digitization Project. Having completed digitization of 25 library collections & establishment of 25 Institutional Repositories (IRs) on DSpace software in past few years, more than 100,000 documents were made available for online access through the IRs by the end of 2024.
The repository can capture, store, index, preserve and redistribute the research output of Sri Lanka. It can capture any research publication such as journal manuscript/article, research/ technical report, dissertation/ thesis, monographs, posters, Power Point Presentations and proceedings offered in local and international conferences.
National Bibliographic Databases are comprehensive, authoritative collections of metadata with full texts that catalog the published works and resources within a specific institution in the country. These databases include bibliographic records for research articles, books, journals, theses, government documents, and other materials, often maintained by librariescies. They serve as key tools for preserving national intellectual heritage, enabling resource discovery, and supporting research and library systems.
Science & Technological Databases are specialized collections of structured information focused on scientific and technological fields. They provide access to research articles, instrument information available in the universities and R & D institutes patents, technical reports, conference proceedings, and other scholarly resources. These databases are essential for researchers, professionals, and students, facilitating advancements by offering comprehensive, reliable, and up-to-date knowledge in various disciplines such as engineering, medicine, environmental science, and information technology.
The NSLRC of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka has been conducting a series of training workshops on Library Management Software,Seminars, and Awarness Programmes.The library & IT professionals of the SLSTINET libraries/ other libraries have been invited to participate for these programmes.The aim of these programmes to enhance the skills of library & IT professionals to adopt to latest technology on digital library management and develop them to provide smart library services for their user community.
As the focal point of the Sri Lanka Scientific & Technical Information Network (SLSTINET), the NSLRC of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is conducted various library awareness programs for SLSTINET libraries of universities and other S & T libraries in different parts of the country. The main of this programme is to explore new avenues for collaborations and enrich the knowledge of people who are connected with in the library field.
The NSLRC is catering to the information needs of the scholarly community, and they request article from various resources by visiting NSLRC physically or over the phone or via e-mail. There has been a sharp increase in the online access of all the NSLRC database and these databases shows remarkable no of online access. These service supports researchers, scholars, and readers by offering tools for discovering, retrieving, and managing literature across various fields.
It facilitates access to resources not available in a user's home library by connecting a network of libraries locally, nationally. This service is essential for expanding access to diverse collections, supporting research, and meeting the informational needs of library patrons efficiently.
