Volume 6 Number 4 October 2014


Collecting Data Through Online Survey Vs Paper-based Questionnaire: An Experience in a University Setting

Sriyani Perera

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Abstract Several studies using surveys on various aspects of library issues have been carried out by the author with the aim of using the findings to develop the existing scenario. Methodologies included different means of collection of data including questionnaire. This paper focuses on the use of questionnaire to collect data and compare the effectiveness of the hardcopy verses the online in a university... Read More


A Case study of Computer facilities among Public Libraries in Sri Lanka: Special reference with Tsunami reconstructed Public Libraries in South Coastal area

J.M.S Dilinika

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Abstract In 2004 Tsunami struck the coastal areas of Sri Lanka, destroying millions of property and displacing over half a million people. Due to the Tsunami 65 public libraries in coastal area were damaged. The government of Sri Lanka and nongovernmental associations had launched several rehabilitation projects to recover the infrastructure facilities in affected libraries. But, some of the development strategies in these projects... Read More


Study on Information Needs of the Undergraduates in Visual and Performing Arts

U. D. Hiruni Kanchana

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Abstract This research attempts to study information needs of the undergraduates in Visual & Performing Arts. The study was done based on the University of Visual & Performing Arts, Sri Lanka.According to the study, information need in preparation of examinations is the most important subjective information need of the undergraduates. They needed more practical oriented subject related information for their creations. Information in existing... Read More


Utilization of Dspace for Repositories in India and Sri Lanka: A Study

Asoka Siriwardena, R. Balasubramani, Abu K.S

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Abstract This paper examines the usage of Dspace software in Indian and Sri Lankan Institutions. The data for the study has been collected from the website of respective institutions. A total of 100031 collections were contributed by the Indian institutions and 37317 collections were contributed by the Sri Lankan Institutions. The study also further analyzed the Communities and Sub Communities, Contribution of authors etc.... Read More


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