Automated library system
Most library services are now fully automated to deliver a smoother and more efficient experience for our users. The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), accessible via the Library Website homepage, allows users to search for materials across all library collections.
Registered users can log in to their online accounts to renew and reserve items, as well as access a range of additional personalized services.
User Education Programs
The User education programs conducted by the library facilitate.
- Fresher orientations: These sessions welcome new students to the library by introducing its spaces, services, resources, and essential guidelines. The program ensures freshers become familiar with how to effectively use the library from their very first day.
- Information literacy: Information literacy programs equip users with the skills to find, evaluate, and use information responsibly. These sessions build confidence in navigating academic resources and making informed decisions during the research process.
- User awareness about the library resources and services: This service provides an overview of the wide range of resources and services offered by the library. Users learn how to access books, e-resources, databases, journals, and support services that enhance their learning and research experience
- Conducting literature surveys and avoiding plagiarism: These sessions guide users in performing structured literature searches and identifying credible academic sources. The program also covers ethical research practices and provides essential knowledge on how to avoid plagiarism.
- Referencing management systems and software: This training introduces users to popular reference management tools such as Mendeley and Zotero. Participants learn how to organize citations, manage bibliographies, and apply referencing styles efficiently in academic writing.
For inquiries or to schedule a session, please contact: librarian@itum.mrt.ac.lk
Special Services to Academic Staff and Research Students
- Document Delivery Service (DDS)
The Document Delivery Service provides users with access to journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, and other scholarly materials that are not directly available in the library’s collections. Upon request, the library obtains these documents from trusted partner institutions or licensed online sources to support academic and research needs.
- Inter-Library Loan Service (ILL)
The ITUM Library offers access to books that are not available in its own collection through the Inter Library Loan Service. If the requested item is available for loan at another university library in Sri Lanka, arrangements will be made to borrow the book for a period of two weeks.
The Inter Library Loan Request Form can be obtained at the library counter.
- Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) Service
The SDI service provides users with selected articles and relevant information based on their specific academic or research interests. Upon request, the library identifies and delivers up to date resources that match the user’s subject area, helping them stay informed about new developments in their field.
Wi-Fi access
Wi-Fi access is available in the library for all users.