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Mrs. P.K.M. Kaushamalika

Mrs. P.K.M. Kaushamalika

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Mrs. P.K.M. Kaushamalika is a Senior Assistant Librarian at the The Open University of Sri Lanka, Matara Regional Centre. She holds a BA (Special) in Library and Information Science and a MSSc. in Library and Information Science from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. She is actively involved in supporting teaching, learning, and research through library and information services. Her professional interests include information organization, user education, information literacy, and knowledge management.

working experience

Senior Assistant Librarian

2016 - Present

Institute: Matara Regional Centre Library, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Assistant Librarian

2009 - 2016

Institute: Matara Regional Centre Library, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Librarian

2008 - 2009

Institute: Galle District Chamber of Commerce Industry Library

teaching experience

Library Classification (Intermediate) (HSU4603)

2025 - Present

Institution: Information Studies Unit, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Fundamentals of Library Classification (HSU3604)

2024 - Present

Institution: Information Studies Unit, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Advanced Library Classification (HSU5603)

2024 - Present

Institution: Information Studies Unit, The Open University of Sri Lanka

Types of Libraries (HSU5306)

2020 - 2024

Institution: Information Studies Unit, The Open University of Sri Lanka

education

Master of Social Sciences (MSSC) in Library and Information Science

2016

University: University of Kelaniya

Bachelor of Arts (Special) in Library and Information Science

2008

University: University of Kelaniya

Publications

Assessing the Accessibility of Digital Platforms: A Case Study of the Noolaham Foundation in Sri Lanka

2026

Journal of Sri Lanka Library Review
Distance Learners' Engagement With Electronic Information Resources: Insight From The Open University Of Sri Lanka

2024

International Research Conference of the Open University of Sri Lanka (IRC)
Reading Habits of the Adult Readers of Kotahena Public Library of Sri Lanka

2024

International Journal of Librarianship
Usage of Online Resources by Distance Learners of the Open University of Sri Lanka

2022

Virtual International Conference on Library and Information Science (SLTC 2022), University of Sri Lanka
Professional and Work-Based Knowledge Sharing Habits Among the Library Staff: A Case Study of the Open University of Sri Lanka

2021

Open University Research Session
A Study on the Availability and Usage of Reference Sources in Nagoda Nidahas Swarna Jayanthi Library

2021

International Conference of University Librarians Association
Students' Satisfaction with Library Services and Facilities at Three Regional Centre Libraries of the Open University of Sri Lanka

2020

Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, Vol. 23, Issue 1, January 2020, pp. 37–56 [Peer Reviewed]
Learner Perception on Library Services at Kandy, Matara and Anuradhapura Regional Centres of the Open University of Sri Lanka

2018

Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, Vol. 22, Issue 1, January 2018, pp. 68–80 [Peer Reviewed]
A Study on the Automation of University Libraries in Sri Lanka During 2013–2015: With Special Reference to Selected Four Universities

2016

University Librarians Association Annual Research Session