The third Achievers Colloquium of ULA was held on Friday, 12th of February 2010 displaying valuable achievements experiences and researches obtained by 11 ULA members. It was a revelation of great commitments and contribution to the librarianship of ULA members.

Dr. (Mrs.) W. Seneviratne, President ULA inaugurated the ceremony with a brief introduction of the program. Prof. Rohan Rajapakse, Chairman/SCOLIS the Chief Guest mentioned that the university librarians are to be harnessed by education qualification, professional standing and by research to cater the upcoming demand from the academia and to face challenges that prop-up from the ICT based technological changes. Further he emphasized that the librarian of a university has to play different roles as a teacher, lecturer, mediator, technologist, interior planner, entertainer, marketer, counselor, mentor etc…and these multiple roles should be inculcated within a university librarian to a run this important learning support resource, the library, in an effective manner.

Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) is getting ready to launch an elaborate programme to celebrate its Golden Jubilee year in 2010.

The main function of the Golden Jubilee celebrations will be held on the 6th of October 2010.

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