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Mr. Gayan Indika Karunanayaka

Mr. Gayan Indika Karunanayaka

Reading MSSc in Library and Information(University of Kelaniya),Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Library and Information(University of Kelaniya),
Assistant Librarian
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  • Qualifications
  • Qualifications

    • Reading MSSc in Library and Information Science: University of Kelaniya. 
    • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Library and Information Science: University of Kelaniya.       Feb 2018 - Apr 2022  (Secound class upper : 3.74)
    • Diploma in Human Resource Management: Institute of Management & Business studies (IMBS) Green Campus. Oct 2020 - Oct 2021
  • Working Experience
  • Working Experience

    • Technical Assistant (oab)                           Oct. 2023 – Feb.2024 

    Centre for Distance and Continuing Education

    (CDCE), University of Kelaniya                                                                    

    • E-Library trainee                                        Oct. 2022 – Oct.2023                                                                            
    • Centre for Distance and Continuing Education

    (CDCE), University of Kelaniya

    • Book scanning
    • Search eBooks & Article
    • Uploading E-library
    • Update LMS pages

     

    • Library trainee                                               Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

          Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) , Sapugaskanda

    • Cataloging
    • Serial Control
    • Create report and list
    • Circulation and patrons in KOHA Library management system

     

    • Library trainee                                             Nov 2021 - Mar 2022                                                                              

    Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB), Borella

    • Data entering of Books, Project report & Manual Involved
    • Restructuring process of the CECB Technical Library
  • Publications
  • Publications

    • Journal Article

    Library Science - Eleventh Volume 2021 “Integrating Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning Success.”

    • Full papers

    “Building Sustainable Libraries for Connecting Communities: Librarianship, Technology and Collaboration” (ICBSL – 2025), “Usage of AI Tools for Academic Activities by Undergraduates (A Study Based on BA (Hons) in Library and Information Studies at The Open University of Sri Lanka)(OUSL)” K.P.G.I. Karunanayaka (Presenter), S.A.A.N.Weerasinghe and P.G.N.M.Somarathna

    • Abstract

    VICLIS 2022 “An Exploratory Study In The Digital Literacy Of Undergraduates Of Selected Faculties Of The University Of Kelaniya” Karunanayaka K.P.G.I (Presenter)

    IRCUWU2024, 8th International Research Conference 2024,“An exploratory study of information communication technology literacy among Undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya”  (57 P.),  K.P.G.I. Karunanayake (Presenter) 

    TRInCo 2024, 6th International Research Conference   “The rise of e-books and audiobooks: redefining public library collections and services in the digital age”, KPGI Karunanayaka (Presenter) , WPIM Warnasooriya 

  • Industrial Collaborations
  • Industrial Collaborations

    • Building Sustainable Libraries for Connecting Communities: Librarianship, Technology and Collaboration” (ICBSL – 2025), India,2025
    • Participated International Conference of University Library Association of Sri Lanka (ICULA 2021), Sri Lanka . 2021
    • Participated International Conference (online) (Webinar) Profile Management  System for Study Visibility, Bethlehem Engineering Library, India. 2020
    • Participated International conference, Library & information science, University of  Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 2019
  • Workshops
  • Workshops

    • Workshop on the AI for Library Professional – 2024 , Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya 2024
    • Workshop on the Learning Management  Systems (LMS) - 2023, Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), University of Kelaniya, 2023.
    • Workshop on the General Computer Application Software - 2023, Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), University of Kelaniya, 2023.

    Volunteer Works

    • 2025 – Rapporteur of the International Conference on Building Sustainable Libraries for Connecting Communities: Librarianship, Technology and Collaboration” (ICBSL – 2025),   
    • 2021 – Member of the Organizing  Committee - 04th International Conference on Library and Information Management(ICLIM-2021), Organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
    • 2019 - Volunteered in International Conference on Library and Information Management, organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
    • 2019 - Volunteering to organize the exhibition for the 60th Anniversary of the University of  Kelaniya in Sri Lanka.