Organization of the Collection
Library materials are systematically arranged on shelves for easy access, following the internationally recognized Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) scheme.
- Books are organized according to their call numbers, which are clearly displayed on the spine of each book.
- All resources can be searched through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC). To ensure convenient access and optimal use of resources, the following specialized collections are available:
- Lending Collection
- Permanent Reference Collection
- Past Question Papers Collection
- Scheduled Reference Collection
- English Learning Collection
Lending Collection
The Lending Collection consists of approximately 2,700 titles in English, Sinhala, and Tamil. These materials are available for checkout for external use and can be borrowed for a period of two weeks.
Permanent Reference Collection
The Permanent Reference Collection comprises approximately 300 carefully selected resources, including single-copy, high-value textbooks and essential reference materials such as encyclopedias, subject glossaries, dictionaries, manuals, handbooks, bibliographies, and statistical reports.
- These books are marked with a red “R” label and are restricted for use within the library premises.
- Past examination papers are also housed in this section for student reference.
- Materials from this collection cannot be borrowed, but photocopying is permitted upon request.
Past Question Papers Collection
Past examination papers are available in the library for reference purposes. These materials are not for borrowing, but students may request photocopying services by leaving their student ID at the library counter.
Scheduled Reference (SR) Collection
Schedule Reference (SR) collection consists of recommended texts that have limited number of copies in library or are highly expensive. These books can be borrowed for overnight reference only. The books are labeled with ‘R’ in green color.
English Learning Collection (EL Collection)
The English Learning Collection is designed to support language development within the library. It includes a selection of basic English language books and short story books, available for in-library reference to help users improve their language skills.
Additional Collections
In addition to the collections specified above, the library offers a variety of non-book materials, including reports, pamphlets, theses, conference and symposium proceedings, technical papers, magazines, and journals. These resources are organized in a dedicated area for convenient access.
Access Information:
- All non-book materials can be searched through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).
- Most items in this section are available for reference only and cannot be borrowed.