Library Staff of the University of the Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) visits the Science Library of the University of Colombo

On July 23, 2024, Library staff of the University of the Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA), led by Mrs. Mudhitha Ankumbura, Senior Assistant Librarian visited the Science Library of the University of Colombo. This initiative was par with the staff development of the Visual and Performing Arts Library. Mrs. Sajeewanie Somaratna, Senior Assistant Librarian, Mr Madushan Lankathilake, Assistant Librarian and the staff of the Science Library warmly welcomed the VAPA team.

The primary objective of the visit was to explore innovative technologies and best practices employed in the Science Faculty library. The team was impressed by the Science Library's state-of-the-art facilities; RFID Self-Check-in/out process, automated circulation process and library security system powered by RFID technology. The team observed how the library had thoughtfully designed learning spaces to cater to the diverse preferences of different user groups incorporating cutting-edge technological adaptations.

The Librarian of VAPA, Dr G R Padmasiri and the staff of VAPA expressed their sincere gratitude to Senior Professor Upul Sonnadara, Dean of the Faculty of Science, Mrs Sajeewanie Somaratna, Senior Assistant Librarian and the staff of the library for providing an opportunity to improve their library experiences by sharing the best practices of the Science Library with them.