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CONTENTS
Message from HE the President
Message from the Hon. Prime Minister
Message from the Hon. Minister of Education and
Message from the Chairman, National Library and
Note from the Director General
Entry
National Library Collection
Reader Services
Bibliographic Services
Documentation Services
Information Technology Services
Conservation and Preservation Services
External Relations
Cultural Activities
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Message from HE the President.
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It is with pleasure that I send this message oil the Oc National Library and Documentation Centre (NLDC
Library, documentation and information services play a of the contemporary World. Hence, the National Li should be in a position to Collect and Conserve 1111 i bibliographic, documentation and informaticIl disse'|| un precedented development in the field of informatic) village. CoIIII unication technologies have iTprove effects of distance. Colliputers with was inform revolutionised the traditional role of libraries,
During the pas six years olIr GoverIIITleT1thasin Westcd infrastructure. We have taken a number of steps to S to every sector of the country. While encouraging new library sector. I have allocated Rs 10 million from the P. of the National Museuil library collection, which i libraries are being developed under the GEP-2. Project My Government has also enacted new legislation. Services B():ırd ACL of 1998 [Çı moderTı ise a l ld sLTıcılıg
The National Library and Documentation Centre whi also s Liccessfully ca Tried ou || 1 || LI I Inber of biblic ogrl|| Compilation of the current and retrospective lational Periodica | Article Index, Nationa | linion Catalog LI; academics, researchers II1 d stLIIdents (of e.V. 'Ty disci|| Nutional Library have been lilrgely automated ITid 1l ROMs and other IT facilities from its reading IO Ins
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In extremely important Tole in development Eictivities brary as the apex organisation in the library field onal literature and also take the leadership role in lilation activities. Today We live in the midst of an Il technology that has LIIIled the World into a global d and continue to improve thereby minimising the ation storage capabilities and the Inlet Ile have
heavily to develop the country's telecom Illullication read the access of colliputer and other IT facilities V technologies, we have not forgotten the traditional resident's Fund for the conservationald pre:ser'w:Ali ()]] s the largest in the country. Four thousand school of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. including the National Library and Documentation then the library services of the country.
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I consider it a pleasant duty to Scind this message offe the IOth anniversary of the National Library and D.
The Ceylon National Library Services Board Wils e. Look I ho ini Ilia [iwe [...] establish the National Libor :L y co. effort We Illallaged LC secLire assistance: froIII UNES UNESCO consultant architect. With the assist: Ice of the modern National Library building. We have to land froIn the old racecourse premises a Lld gave the
I am delighted to note that the National Library and El peix library in the CCLIII || ry during the pils L l () y call Services halve contributed immensely to education al
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stablished in 1970 and at that time my Government sf Sri Lanka Under 1lle new Board. AS i result of Our CO for planning the National Library building. The of local counterparts, was responsible for the design |lay. My goveITIIllent illso allocalcd il prille piece of Ilccessary suilds for the construction of the building.
Documentation (Centre has established itself als hic "S. Its reference, hibliographic and documentation
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Message from the Hon Ministe and Higher Education...
National libraries have increasing responsibilities in the developing countries. As a result of the rapid developi technology, libraries: Illinsorillation centres have imp and higher educatio II,
Therefore. I Look the initiative Leilact the National L 5 of 1998, which gave wider powers and responsib Services Board and for the first time clearly spelled Library. This legislation also helps Sri Lankal to hal ye all long the Asia-Ocenia region.
The National Library and Documentation Centre (N library has carried out a number of major bibliograp Services during the last 10 years, Illust specially
retrospective national bibliographics which arc cons Documentation projects Such as the National Linion, C. Index. Directory of Goverri Innent Publications and Pe Vid i II i Ilforilla Liol services of the countTy are som NILI).
Through its Illany services the NLDC attracts researc the general Lublic. I a III glaud L ( 1 tot e tilla L the Natical publishers, government and private sector organisati have already taken steps to build a second III Ich large NLDC. I hope that the new auditorium will be availa
I wish the NLDC and its 10th year celebrations all si
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ibrary and Documentation Services Board Act No, ilities to the National Library and Dec III en La Lion Out the powers and Tesponsibilities of the National Oile of the Inost Inodern national library legislation
TDC) in addition to being an excelleIll reference hic. do CL||Tlentation and information dissemination Illention the compilation of both the current and idered a nong the best in the Asia-Pacific region. atalogue, the Newspaper Article Index. Conference riodical Article Index which fulfil a long-standing e of the other important projects executed by the
illers, Writers, publishers, students, academics and Library auditoriu II is in great demand by authors, Ils and hence, is Ole of the busiest in Colombo. I I auditorium with more up-to-date facilities for the ble for public use by 2(X)|.
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The National Library Lind Documentation Centre ( Services Board (NLDSB) completes 1 () years of se other Asianco||Iltries Sri Lanka hadala te start in est Llecades after independence to inaugurale this lugu:
During the past decade both in Iny capacity as the closely associated with thic activitics of the NLDC it hive of activity, The collection development work information retrieval and dissemination activitics a Te of the Thatici mal collection1, its tidiness and clea Inliness The Sri Lanka National Bibliography published by |he country is considered to be one of the best nati NLDC has also commenced the main moth task of covering the period 1737 (the year printing was i covered the period up to 19 (). This is indeed a no
The National Union Catalogue Project covers the c Tesult it researcher is able to scruti Ilist all these col Tıle'wspapers alını d gco Veri 1111-ci il pLiblication s. ilıtel"la tik LLLLLLLCLS 0T LSLLLSLLLLL La LLaaaLLLLLLL LLLLLL NLDC.
In the recent pasta. In Limber of steps halve been take The new National Library and Documentation Sery NLDC and also provides the institution with adequat instit Lltiol.
It is my pleasant duty to thank the professional staff My Special th: Ilks Lild appreciation go to the Direct. als Well as the res | c of the staff for their pic Fleeting a I () years. This has resulted in not only providing a bul, has alsø giver a firIn foundation to the NLDC
 

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Chuir Emman. NLDSB and as someone who has been from its inception, I have witnessed the NLDC to be bibliographic services, documentation services and doubtless of international standard. The organisation i dra WP:Tais e froIII1 lational and international Visitors. he NLDC containing details of latest publications in onal bibliographies in the Asia-Pacific region. The publishing the Retrospective National Bibliography Introduced to the country) to 1963 and has already Ill IIllental achievement.
ollections of 54 major libraries in the country. As a lections from the NLDC. The indexing of national 31:1 standard Ilumbering projects, library automation Ins are some of the other praiseworthy services of the
1 LC) i Imip" ) W: A Id expand lle activities of the NLD. ices Board Act of 1998 has given a legal base to the e powers alıcıl Tesponsibilities to function a s a modern
of the National Library and Documentation Centre. ir (eneral. Mr M S UT ATTlur siri, Hecalds of divisicals, ld dedicated service to the institution during the last Wide array of services to researchers and the public 1) Which future developments car filly take place.

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Finally I wish to thank the Hon. Minister of Educati various ways during his tenure as the minister and for information field. I must also thank the Hon Deputy and other senior officials of the Minist Ty, Ille B3: Till i advisory committees of the NLDC for their assistan
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The ()" anniversary of the National Library and back at the performance of Lhe institution critically the Ilational needs and international trends,
When the Sri Lanka National Library Services BC Library of Sri Lankal became its principal project. namely obtaining approval of the Cabinet for the pr construction of the building, taking over sole natic the Legal Deposit Law Lo build up the national co equipment, obtaining approval for the cadre and Tec Library building took an unexpectedly long peric soundation for the National Library.
During the first decade of its existence the Natic obtailing the Iecessary legal base for the National services ala high level. I Lmpleased lo stile that b
The cinactment of the National Library and Docum achievement of this period. In this act the responsi clearly spelletl (ou L.
A brics account of the Organisation and activities of the publication. The difficulties faced by the instit The Illain obstacle was the scarcity of trailed pro WhcIl COIllpared Lil lumber of other libraries, the |professic) hal s Laff. As a Tucsul ( [he i Ilsti Lu Lion was positions. Although the Government has taken a reasoils beyond its control it has been unable to sc)
 

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1:4 rd Was Sc| up in 1970), establishment of Ille National The initial period was spent on preliliary activities, oject, acquiring the land for the building, planning and Ilal library functions from other institutions, allending llection, acquiring the necessary library fu ITiLLIre and ruiting staff. Although the construction of the National d, this can be considered as the time which laid the
inal Library concentrated on two main aspects, viz. |Libral Ty zırıdırganising the library and maintaining its Oth these objectives have been successfully achieved.
entation Services Board Act No. 51 of 1998 is a major bilities and functions of the la Lional library have been
if the National Library is found in the following pages tion during thisperiod ought Lobe specially Incilioned. pfessional staff. Due to the disparity of salary scales National Library failed either to attract or retain senior Lilable to fill more than 60% of senior professional Ill IITiber of remedial actions in the recent past, due to lve the problem in its entirety.

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Preservation of the national literature collection is co library. When national libraries are established or re national collections of the country to the national libra in 1948 the Calcutta Public Library which possese National Library and similarly the British Museum 1974. Contrary to this in Sri Lanka the major nati Library when it was established. Though this was a well. Printing of books was started in the mid 18th ce are scattered in a number of leading libraries in the tropical climatic conditions and other preservation cha Library, the entire financial and professional resourc on the preservation and conservation of the collecti collections has been decentralised and the National I of drawing attention of the respective authorities on
Consequently the National Library has had the oppoi institution building activities. The major functions bibliographic, documentation, conservation and IT established. The current and retrospective nationalb carried out by the National Library have been consi
At this memorable occasion of the 10th anniversary contributed towards the establishment of this instit contributed to this national venture it is somewhat mention should be made of the former chairmen Messers W M A Warnasuriya (1971-1976), UDIS M J Perera (1981-1982), Sugunadasa Athukorale ( 1 did yeomen Service in planning and laying the ground 1975) and N Amarasinghe (1976-1988), the first ty immensely to the establishment of the National L Consultant Architect designed the building. The Na and Mr Stephen Parker, presently Executive Directo The members of the governing board, staff of the in Ministry of Education and Higher Education in off project in numerous ways. The present Minister of Pathirana took the initiative to enact the new Nation and to construct a new auditorium.
 

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tunity to establish itself firmly and to concentrate on of the national library including reference, national application in library activities have been firmly ibliography projects and the documentation projects dered exceptionally Successful projects.
celebration it is our duty to remember all those who ute. Since a considerable number of persons have difficult to remember every one by name. Special pf the Sri Lanka National Library Services Board irisena (1976-1977), H P Siriwardena (1979-1981), 982-1988) and Mrs Ishvari Corea (1989-1994) who il work for the library Messers KD Somadasa (1971wo professional Directors of the board contributed library. Professor Michael Brawne, the UNESCO tional Library Legislation Committee of the Board ir of the FID helped in formulation the NLDSB Act. 1stitution, Hon. Ministers and senior officials of the ice during the last three decades contributed to the Education and Higher Education, Hon. Dr Richard hal Library and Documentation Services Board Act

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To promote the introductic information technologies in in Sri Lanka through the a the work of the centre and training to other bodies re technologies and/or promo
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ational Bibliography
mation, referral, reprographic and ces to all Sections of the Sri Lankan
brary and documentation resources become available in or outside Sri e community
st in the establishment, development ry and documentation networks, lic, School, academic, government ocumentation centres serving all in Sri Lanka
co-operation and resource sharing mentation centres at national and exchange of library materials, interhent copying and the training and ard may from time to time require
in and efficient application of new libraries and documentation centres pplication of such technologies in
to provide advice, assistance and garding the introduction of such tional activities
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Library of Sri Lanka was inaugurated on 27 April 1990 adiasa, President of the Democratic Sociallist Republic This event marks a significant step in the country's ultural, library and information fields. A large number 2d invitees including cabinet Illinisters, Incimbers of natic missions, delegations from a number of foreign rics, heads of government depart II hic Ints, alcaldemics, ters and publishers attended the inauguration,
occasion numerous functions including religious cminars, exhibitions and cultural events were held at Library. A number of publications and posters Were ...The art competition and the co|Tipetition Lo create the ary logo were conducted at na Lional level. Ms. Ishvari ng librarian in the country, served as the Chairman of National Library Services Board at the title.
Library and Documentation Services Board Act of 1998 e Hon. Minister of Education and Higher Education is be a land Ilark in the histry of national library services ry. By this Act of Parliament the powers and s of the national library were clearly spelled Olli for the this was a fulfilment of a long felt need. The naille was the National Library of Sri Lankal Lto the National Library itation Centre which is IIlore appropriate considering of the institute. However, in general, it is still popularly National Library. It has become a herculean task to introduce Lhis Inc yw institution Lo the colul IntTy L Tid 1C) the ... This publication provides a brief account on how the 5 met during the first decade of its existence.
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collection is the Illain collection of the National Library, Ilal Library was recently established, its Sri Lanka stly consists of conteillporary materials. It has a complete laterials published in Sri Lanka since 1976. As a result development activities pursued during the last decade library also possesses a reasonably large collection of published in the country in the past. Presently the Sri nal Collection is scattered in the Department of National National Museum library and the British Library largely al deposit legislation enacted in the 19th century in Sri tion the Royal Asiatic Society-Sri Lanka Branch Library, ıt of Archalcology library. Peradeniya University library of other libraries also posses certain parts of the national 'Natio stal Library through its many bibliographic projects | Union Catalogue and Retrospective National attempts to provide bibliographic control to the National e Sri Lankall Collection of the National Library is located
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Pall Leaf Collection
The National Library holds a cosiderably large and grow of palm leaf manuscripts. These indigenous library I mlnıy fields including Tilledicile, literal Lire: a ıd Te:lig organised collection is in special cupboards on the firs
Periodical Collection
This is Lindoubtedly the best current periodical collectic the co III i Ty. III additio || (c3 CLITTent periodicals a consili of periodicals published in the past are also available. T Article Index compiled by the National Bibliographic Sct of the National Library is of immense assistance to locale: Teq L i Tell article's.
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The couplete National Newspaper Collection from deposited in the library attracts a large ILIIIber of re. readers to the library. The collection is being microfil and the newspapers can be used cit crin IlhicToilin Torill form. In addition microfilm editions of a number of le: newspapiers are being : cquired to the Ilational c{) newspaper indices compiled by the Documentation
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Deposit Collection
According to the Newspaper Ordinance of 1839 an
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Map Collection
A large collection of Illaps relating to Sri Lanka are de special collection. These maps are kept in special Ima the first floor of the library with adequate bibliographi
Gazette Collection
The National Library holds a complete collection of gaze in Sri Lanka from 1888 to date. This is the only comple ÇollectioInı deposiled in tılıc library a t present atırld Walls 1 LCLu LtLLLLLaL LLLLLaLaL aLLLLLLS L LLLLLLLaa aaa 0SS Government circulars covering the period 197 () - 199 been indexed for easy reference. This has been acc collaboration with the Ministry of Public Administratio collection is placed on the third floor of the library,
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There are se Veral compi LL Ierised datab: ses in the Nat co Wering a number of important reas. Subjects includ: oil the ethnic problem and devolution of power in Sri Publishers Directory and the special collections in the Na

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The Acquisitic collection dic publica llic IIIs, S. exchanges and ::L T.: rccci W'cd L| Els sist:Lince proj mai Illy LIsell foreign public ROMs. III ordering. The
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ollection consists of a large collection of manuscripts
the late Mr Peter Wijesinghe, a well known folklore i Lankal. and other Imaterials and items received from 2s. In addition it also possesses a large number of in the subject published with the assistance of the .ision of the NLDSB.
Jln Division of the National Library is responsible for Wclopment activities. It ill Wolves in selection of iezirch for rare materials, checking, listing, ordering,
acquiring of the materials. Current local publications lrough the legal deposit system and the publication lects of the NLDSB. Therefore, acquisition funds are purchase the basic reference sources, rare books, El Licbils pertilirling to the country, periodicals and CDit is used for searching for laterials as well as for National Library acquisition list giving details of the ired is published monthly.
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Wspapers, periodicals. go VerIIIleni publica Lics, пSri Lanka and library and infur111ation science пaterials mand by readers. The initial response from the public to Library was somewhat lukewarm due to their lack of escintly there is evidence of growing public demand if the National Library. This II may be tlıc rcstilt of the paganda Work carried out by the library in the form of chures, ser millaTs, gTOLI PI LÜLITs Tid tlı Tough the media. ind dedicated Staff of the Readcr Services, Division Illas cd To this in no sIllall way,
aut i Tial Libra Ty are expected to be serious researcheTs. LIL from the ability to prove one's identity Ilo special arc Tcquired to become a illember of the library, AIly wing in any part of the country can become a member Librily. Foreigners who visit Sri Lanka are also eligible term IIlembership. A temporary membership valid for : obtained free of charge for those who require Lo Lise a short period. Those who are keen to use the library basis could obtain IIIembership either for three norths, Oile year, Melibers are entitled to use the facilities ill Library free of chargc and extra pay II hent is le vicd only | InleTlet ald photocopying Tacilities, In additioTI lo ibership, institutional membership is also available.

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Services
The in for Tiation desk at the ground floor deals with th queries of prospective users including membership, del collections and Services available. Il cich fl-OT. III adlitik indicating services and collections of different parts and pamphlets and booklets giving detaillel infoTTT collection and services are also available for users.
The se"wice coLIn Leriis the main service point ofic: ch floro KLLL LLLLLLLaaLaa LaaaLS 0LL LLS aLLLLLLLaa aLLL LLaL LLLLLaL0 aOL floor and directs them either to catalogue's OI. Other
tools for further information. They also serve Lisers b surfing the lInterTet, providing photocopies and familia I bibliographic services,
Besides the three reading rooms, a number of special and a desigilated arca for the use of multimedia ser Internet are available, Photocopies II di InterTlet facilitic. El El COIlcessio Ilary I:11:.
Inter-library Lending Services
The National Library strives to serve researchers in a country through the inter-library leiding programme. facilities are available Lo obtain required library mills National Library if it is not a Wailable aut L particular libri the National Library too have the opportunity of obtai IT :L [erial from :| nother, libri:Iry. The National [Unio III Call si Lirce | or localing the required Inhalterial. Inter-libi TL'ylt is available both locally and internationally. Since 199: Library Lises IFLA v Luchers for i Ille TTiational i Inter-li activities.

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Natio Ill Referral Centre and Referrall Seri
ReferTal service is al programme (of di Tecti Illg TC:sc:: appropriate library when the National Library does required library materials. The referrill service is based on
ion (atalogue, which provides information Onlleh Tiain libraries in the country In addition Llle secon. compiled by the National Library are also helpful in pi Service.
Selective Dissemination of Information (SD
The SDI Service of the National Library disseITinales Lup to date information to Tesea Tchers, libraries al Ind in forT11; The service is 'endered through co III pila tiðII () di TLCLC) contentpageservice, quick reference services anda lu. i | TI I Natic III disse||li 1:1 til lictivities,
User Education Services
The National Library educates prospective users on
And services tillric Ligh Wall Ti{JLis Luscit educal LiCl) Il progral Im Int: throughout the year. The Ille W acquisitic IIIs II) hlte libri:lity : in the exhibition halls and acquisition lists are published National Library tours are conducted regularly for the bel and university students and also for other interes Country wide lect LITes and seminars are held als part education programme. Exhibitions displaying Tos(LLICes are a regular feature. Booklets, brochures, posters a II advertisements are published regularly. Special lectures air LTe conducted for prospective Lisers,
The Ionthly National Library Lecture series is anothi |e:LL LIIe in Lille L|scred Licati III PTK og Ta II i Inc. Themes includ history, culture, liteTature, librilly :Ild information sciel topical subjects. These lectures attract both the gener. the intelliger || si: || 3 the National Library,

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1 of the National Bibliography
the Sri Lanka National Bibliography is a successful ational Library. This is published monthly and generally Trmation On publications published dLIring the previous ion publications on Sri Lanka and publications by Sri shed outside the country are also included to some re. TaxiIllum coverage a number of sources are used uired information. Acquisitions to the National Library, ceived Linder the International Standard Numbering blication assistance projects of the Board and deposit ! the main Sources. Internet, tr:1de bibliographics, book formation in the National Union Catalogue :Lre also
Igual country, publications in Sinhala. Tamiland English the National Bibliography. In addition first cditions of Ille Wspapers and information on maps are also included. !ction and indices are the two Ilain parts of the hic Subject sectic on comprises detailed inform: Lion on hose who seek information by author, title, series or Orls LI lt the rele wii I1 t ii Illices,
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Classification I and reader services activitics, Furt bibliography is the reliable guide for gauging the pLIblishingin STiLank:L.
Beilg i T1Conthly publica Lion the Sri LaLInkaLINational Bih acquired a Teputation als an up-to-date publication consideration that its coverage is in excess of 90% publications, timeliness and the structure, the Sri L. Bibliography is considered one of the best national bib Asia as Well als in the international arena.
lin additio) [1 to the regula LT monthly issues, :Lin annual | cumu bibliography is also published. The National Bibliogra among researchers, librarians, il cade II lic and organisations, [lational libra ries and the gener:Il pLI interested in lates publications on Sri Lanka.
The Retrospective National Bibliography
As stated earlier one of the objectives of a Tlational libra an orderly bibliographic control mechanism of publications. Compilation of the Relrospective National covering the publications prior to the publishing of the CL Bibliography is considered a challenge for a lationalli The Collest palTTI leaf 1 ianuscript available in Sri Lank 15th century, according to available historical evidence of Writing in the country goes back about 20 centuries Laskis to introdule bibliographic control of publicatio1s plu a period of 226 years, roll 1737 when printing was int. country to 1963 when the publication of the National cIIIllected.
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'eriodical Article Index
Library commenced compilation of the Sri Lanka :le Index in 1998. This is a quarterly publication and is ul for researchers of Sri Lankan affairs. Bibliographic liticles in Sri Lankallas wellus some foreiginperiodicals cles pertaining to Sri Lanka are included in the index.
1 of Special Bibliographies
National Bibliography and Periodical Article Indexing liographic Services Division publishes a number of Iphies. Compilation of a Bibliography of Bibliographics s already commenced. In addition to its own activities phic field the National Library attempts to co-ordinate rojects Lindertaken by professional librarians and different fields and students altached to library litutes in the country.
Bibliography published annually furnishes details on t Lire published in Sri Lanka. The cover pictures of the : also included along with bibliographic det: ils. A 1 Translations giving in for Illation on hooks translated nguages to Vernacular languages during 1948-1998 ecently.
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Compilation of the National Library Catal
Organisation of the material acquired for the Natio another important task carried out by the Bibliogr: Division. Books, periodicals, Tiewspapers, audio ce cassic Lics, microfilms, microfiche, Illaps, CD-ROM manuscripts and other library Islaterials received by the purchases, donations, exchange and deposit are cilt:Ilog Lled and classified. As Lusers are || col pci mit Li Stack area of the library the National Library C:Ltillog significance. Readers are able to find the required p author, title, translator, clitor, series or subject. In traditional card catalogue the colliputerised library CEl available for users.
Cataloguing in Publication (CIP)
Providing CIP entries for authors and publishers is anot introduced by the National Library. The CIP entries a be included in publications. The CIP entry with the biblic of the publication proves to be extremely useful for sm. sized libraries. While helping libraries in their ca LLLLLLLH LLLS L LLLLLLaLLLLLLL LL LLLLLLLLa LL LLL in Cataloglling,

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On Service is considered to be one of the most important National Library. It provides easy access to information lilable in the library as well as scattered along other he county, To this end the Documentation Services ducts a number of projects including compilation and of the National Union Catalogue (NUC), compilation indices and bibliographies and creating databases on cts. While acting as the focal point of the Social Science ork in the country it also co-ordinates the Ictivities of letWorks. Publishing the NATNETLANKA Newsletter g the International Standard Numbering Projects are IIlctions Ostlie division.
nal Union Catalogue
und Inlintenance of the National Union Catalogue (NUC) sponsibility of a National Library, The NU C contains details of collections of leading libraries in the country iding LIScrs an opportunity to get a kino Wledge of the y materials available in the country ind their locations. ship of the NU C has bee Il increasing gradually during 'LIS and presently slands at 54 libraries. Computerisation oITIllenced in 1996 and by Illil 2000, 27 libraries were de entrics in diskette for III. The da Labase of Ille N LUCC ished in prin hled for III i II three parts.
C is used extensively by researchers and postgraduate eral users too have shown an interest in it. Member |also obtain information on the NUC holding in diskette IC which is still in its for Illative stage can be described ject with major libraries in the country rather than 1 ary project.
Newspaper Article Index
Newspaper Article Index published in Sinhala, Tamil Intains indices of articles that have appeared in lational indices for newspapers of 1993 and 1994 have already 2d. Required articles can be found in newspapers the library. In future the newspaper index will be : database in the National Library,

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ශ්‍රී (--ඍ රැප්-යේ ප්‍රත්‍යායන් නාමාවලිය - 1990),
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STi Lanka Newspaper Article Index - | JJ. 니
Sri Lanka (ISBN Publishers Directory| 7, I)}|
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the Directory of Social Scientists in Sri Lanka have ed and the rest of the volumes have been prepared for The Directory of Social Science Libraries. Information Data Bases is updated regularly.
Conference Index
On conferences and seminars held in Sri Lanka during ears can he found if the Sri Lanka Conference Index. Jubt un importal||1t source of infoTTimation for researchers, be maintained as a database in the future.
n of Catalogues of Major Libraries
flibrary catalogues of major and important libraries in a responsibility of the National Library. Accordingly f the catalogue of the Peradeniya University library, the oldest university library in the country, has already The National Library hals published two parts of the niversity library catalogue and has plans to publish the al III liber of othet notablic libral rics,
in the Ethnic Problem of Sri Lanka
contains information on literature related to the ethnic ri Lanka which have appeared in books, periodicals,
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of this publication is to provide bibliographic control of
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LLL LLLLLLLLS SLLL LLLL LLL LLLLLL LaaaS LLL LLLLLLLLSLSS charge for books published in Sri Lanka. In formation Tegist cred With the Sl3N, ce III e is sein L y lle data b; by the ISBN International Centre in Berlin. 3, 189Sri LaI. have been registered at the ISBN centre during the 2000. During this period 22,976 ISBNs were issued publishers and over 90% of locally published books pi ISBNs. Consequently Sri Lanka's ISBN project is c best in the South Asia region and one of the best in the regil.
Barcode numbers
Issuing Of ISBN h:Lrcode numbers commenced on Au 147 barcode numbers have been issued by Inid 2000.
Database on Publishers of Sri Lanka
This da labase contains infoTTination on Sri Lankan po have been registered with the ISBN national centre They h : We been categorised is commercial, gove governmentaland Luthorprivate. Information on 2.924)5 are included in the database,
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Library acts as the national local point of the Asiamillion Network in Social Sciences (APINESS), The NESS is in Bangkok, Thailand. The objective of the is to act as the co-ordinator of library and documentation ed to social sciences, assist researchers and libraries in nce field and undertake bibliographic controlactivities cIlational Inc Work consists of 31 libraries in university, onal. research, special and public library sectors. The tional Advisory Committee advises and monitors the le local point and the net Work.

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| Library strongly advocates maximum usage of IT to er and dynamic libralry and information service. Steps " been laken to introduce IT Lo Warious services of the trary. The IT Division of the National Library was set up was entrusted with the imple IIlentation of IT activities in lew library software programme - Alice for Windowsalled Teplacing CDS/ISIS programme,
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IT Projects at National Level
The IT Division has take 1 a In LITT1b1er of ili [ia tiWes [ information technology allog libraries in the country. T technical advice, assistance in the preparation of prelirit reports, limited financial assistance for obtaining required and training facilities for staff are some of these initiati
The project to introduce Internet facilities for public lib' library automation project are the leading projects pres out by the National Library. In addition, providing ass activities for library cducation institules in the country, C service training programmes for librarians and organising seminars and lectures on IT for heads of local all thorit of the Otherfunctions of the division.
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looking after its own collection the National Library other libraries in the country in conservation and activities. Most of these libraries do not have the required now-how or other facilities to carry out suitable I and preservation programmes.
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special measures have been taken to protect the National ection. The collection is deposited ill a secure, liland hul midity controlled place in the middle core area of
erials, newspapers and periodicals are kept in special maps and micro films fiche are stored in protective covers. It is regularly cleaned for dust and insects. The National lases three copies of publications pertaining to Sri Lanka. Lised for reference purposes and the second copy is for g and inter-library lending services while the third copy s a protected copy. Only the staff of Reader Services a lion Divisions are allowed to Visit the stack area and equired lo reques material through the counter staff,
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equipped bildery. III additio II the services of (Lutside & are also obtained when required.
The conservation centre has facilities for deacidificati of damaged papers, These facilities are to be expanded
Funnig:Lition has biciel Widely used to Prevent dla Image cau Ld fIngus. Tlymol migation is generally Lsed fuIIlligation is Lised on special coccasions. FLImmigation { i II ble The Its Tequired for this purpose are available in the Division. Microfilming is another conservation methic National Library and the project for microfilming t collection needs special Illention, Conservation staffar locally and abroad. Plans are also underway lo use di conscration method in Illic: I hear future,
Library Conservation Project at National
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The National Library and Documentation Centre cond of projects to help these libraries in scientific conserva Educating librilrians und library authorities On the problen In 1eas LITcs is ble such step. For this purpose Workshops a reconducted for the benefit of librarians. FurtherTThore s| program IIles are conducted for librarians and for offic of conservation Limits of larger libraries.

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Conservation Centre project which was introduced by library With the intention of popularising conservation ng libraries at national level is anotherlandilark in this be considered the first national campaign on library Through this programme participant libraries are able sary theoretical and practical know-how on the subject. es also receive a Set o binlery und conservation T1 the NLD C. Which Will cnable the In to s LIIT : s Illall centre in the library and put the newly acquired di skills to practice.
aries from different library sectors are selected for the y. The National Library provides training and equipillent s while the authorities of the selected libraries are o vide adequate space from the library for this purpose, to be trained in the subject and assurance of providing for the sustainability of the project. By mid 2001), 115 centres were set up in public, school, temple, |nd higher educational libraries. Most of these centres actorily and some have even extended their services pective libraries.
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Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNI international for Lim which represents national librarit World. The meetings are held annually during the conference, The NLD (C is le na tilla|| || 1c Ilber for the Federation of Documentation (FID):Lnd also maintails With the International Federations of Library Assi. Institutions (IFLA), the premier international organisatio aid inforTil:Ltion field',
As mentioned earlier, the NLDC acts as the national International Standard Book Numbering (ISBN). Standard Serial Numbering (ISSN) and International St Numbering (ISMN) projects. Due to the successful in of these projects Sri Lanka has been recognised as the region in standard numbering projects. Accordingly t assisted Bhulan to inaugurate the ISBN project by provic |rtlining and guid:1IIce.
UNESCO assisted Sri Lanka by providing the initial establishment of the National Library and also providin to design the library building. The United States inform (USIS), the British Council and Book Aid International NLDC in providing expert services, training opportuniti Illalterials.
Through the GEP-2. Project the World Bank help is improve the school library sector in the country and LC National Institute of Library and II formation Science project also provides training opportunities for school libr rainers and staff of the NLDC. The National Library part in for Illulating the project and at present is assisting in its implementatico II.

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2ading figures who contributed significantly to language, "t III'd library fields in Sri Lanka : Tee exhibited in the trary. This was inaugurated in 1998 and it is expected to | as al separa te gallery in the future. III additio II the NLDC paintings of leading artists in the country.
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| Library Bookshop is a popular bookshop in the capital. c of the bookshop is to provide quality library II laterials und the general public at a reasonable price, National ications, publications of the special book development the NLDSB and publications of a Il Limber of sta Le s III di : Litht)T , Lublislilers are available ut the bookshop. ollary including catalogue cards, book labels, book cards on registers a Te also available in the bookshop.
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The National Library is proud to have a competent staf of library and information science, information conserwation, management and a number of other disci
In addition to their professional work the staff is active cultural activities throughout the year not causing imped official duties. The year commences with a religious ce get together of the staff. The New Year Festival in A important occasion for the institution and it is celebrated fashion. To commemorate the establishment of the Nat a religious ceremony and a number of cultural and educati are held at the end of April each year.
The annual excursion organised by the Staff Welfare the staff to Various parts of the country. On special occa and concerts are held either with leading artists or h talents of the staff.
Family members of the staff also participate at occasions. These cultural and religious activities have he an impression of a National Library Family' thus devel relationship between the staff and the institution.
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Advisory Committees
The Hori Minister of Education and Highler Education has appointed a number of advisory coll II littees for the National Library and Documentation Centre on the advice of the National Library and Documentation Services Board. The main functions of these advisory committees are to advice and assist the respective divisions of the NLDC in their professional activities.
National Library Advisory Committee
Professor WISiriweera Chair Ilall)-Wice-Chalcellor, University of Rajarata Professor Chandra Wickramagamage-Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies. University of Sri Jayawarda map Lura Mr. G. Widanapathirana-Librarian, University of Sri Jaya Wardanapura Mr. MIDHJayawardane - Chicf Librarian, Colombo Public Library Ms. WM Seneviratna - Sri Lanka Library Association Mr. GSB Senanayake-Chairman, Sri Lanka Literary Plli Ms. SAkarawita - Librarian, National Museums Dept. Joint Secretaries: Ms. MBJ Senevirathna
Ms. DMTHıilakaratne
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Mr. (GWicila napathira Illa (ChaiTrı hal II ) — Libral rial, University of Sri Jaya Warda, napura
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Library Services at the National Level
There is a strong link between the activities of the Natio managerial and professional services of the National According to the provisions of the NLDSB Act, the B. documentation centres including the National Library established and the functions and ser Wiccs of the Natiola
When the National Library Services Board was establis projects were introduced at the basic level. The objectiv assist and direct libraries in the country while the Libr continuous educational activities of library personnel. T book development fields the Publication Division was st
The National Library Services Board while engaged in fill the Vacuum created by the absence of a National Lit was taken over from the Department of National Arc Imake the Board a recipient of a deposit copy. A numb: collecting materials for the library and undertaking nuII prior to the ina Liguration of the National Library.
Collecting and maintaining the national literature outp centre of National bibliographic and documentation servici are generally considered the core functions of a National other services to be performed by a national library, Mes Cornish als Well as I number of other inte|Tlationally repl for sometime. It is important to notchere that providing: publishing too have been identified as relevant though In
When the National Library was inaugurated in 1990, Board were transfered to the new institution. This step opinion : Ind after discussions with leading library profes
This arrangement was found to be un satisfactory due | library legislation which provide the legal base for the li Board was required to carry out all national library functi all library functions to the National Library was not pri National Library functions were retained under the Nat uIlder the Board. This position was further Confirmedal taken to spell out the functions of the Board and the
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Library and DocuTTentation Services Board. ard enjoys the powers to establish and manage and Documentation Centre. The NLD was | Library were organised under these provisions.
led three decades ago, a number of services and 2 of the Library Services Division was to advise, ary Education Division dealt with training and to fulfil its obligations toward the publishing and Armed in tille carly 1980s.
hic a bowe services and activities had to step i T110 rary. Compilation of the National Bibliography lives and necessary legislation was enacted to :I of other National Library functions including crous documentation activities were carried out
Llt, acting as the legal deposit library, being the es and co-ordinating country Wide library activities Library. A difference of opinio Il exists regardi Ing isers K W Humpreys, Mallrice Lille and Grchairl |ted acade II lics have been engaged in this debate Assistance to Other libraries, library education and OLfundamental functions ofa national library,
all library functions hitherto carried out by the was taken after careful consideration of expert isionals in Sri Lanka.
o se veral factors. The e lactment of the Ila ticht lill brary took nine long years. During this period the ons. Therefore, it became apparent that transfering ctical or functional. Accordingly While the mai|| ional Library other functions were re-established the Illula Liol of the Ilew act where steps Were
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Library Development Division
Maintaining slandards and engaging in c. field are the main responsibilities of the L assists in planning library service, advisit library standards.
Main Activities
-- Advise on library buildings, equi ::: Guicling the Corga Ilisi Ing of the col Provincial council library develo For IIlulation of library standards
: Evaluation and grading of librari : Prepara Lion of the school library * Assist in the preparation and imI
Project
: Educating leaders of various sec : Assist the librarians in their prof: :: Supply books for libraries both : Supply fuITiture and equipment : University Liser education video : Book exhibitions ;: Conducting examinations for rec
Library Education Division
Developing library educational activities institutions and conducting short left in tra
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Main Activities
: Conducting short term and conti :: Organising Workshops, ill-servic : Identifying trainers and providing
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5ther services which help the development of the library ibrary Development Division. Accordingly the division g on library matters, assisting libraries and formulating
pinent and furniture lection and services pment project
S policy lementation of the World Bank Library Development
Lors on the library field
2ssional issues
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project
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in the country in general, assisting library educational ining programmes. Seminars and Workshops in the field tion Division.
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* Publishing library science literature in * Assisting other national and local orga * Assist in the establishment and functic
Publication Division
Editing and publishing the nation's old classics, publishing of important books published in Eng publications and library science literature are th
Activities
Editing and publishing of old classics Publishing of out of print modern class Translation and publishing modern cla Publishing Nationl Library publications Formulation of national standards in pu
Book Development Division
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division was created in 1999 splitting the activit
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vernacular languages hisations to organise training programmes ning of NILIS
reprinting out of print new classics, translation and lish on Sri Lanka and publishing National Library 2 main responsibilities of the Publication Division.
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blishing and printing fields
ication division during the last few years, a new ies and responsibilities of the Publication Division. Division are helping the publishing industry in the
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Administration, Finance and Manageme
Both the National Library and Documentation Servic Centre are Linder a common ITILIlagemen L. The Adn and the Finance Division is headed by an Accounta Division come under the direct supervision of the I plans and evaluating progress are the Illain responsi
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Board of Directors of the National Librar
(September 2000)
Mr. Henry Samaranayake
Mr. M D Bandusena
Prof. Kapila Dahanayake
Prof. RPGunawardena
Mr. K. Jayatileke
Mr. S M Kamaldeen
Mr Dayaratna Lankapura
Ms. G A A S Perera
Mr. R A A Ranaweera
Ms. Do Ratinayake —
Prof. S Sandarasegaram
Mr. E Satharasinghe
Mr. A Sivanesasel van
Mr. MSU Amarasiri
(Chairman)
(Member), Secreta Home Affairs
(Member), Chairm.
(Member), Secreta Education
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