1. Jayakananathan, M. and Jeyaraj W.J. (2023).“Awareness and Attitude towards use of Institutional Repositories by Academic Staff of Eastern University, Sri Lanka : A Method based on the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) and the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA). International Journal Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS). ISSN 2454-6186. DOI : 10.47772/IJRISS. Volume VII. Issue II. Feb. 2023.

2. Jeyaraj, W.J and Weerasooriya, W.A (2022). “Enthusiasm in Information Retrieval Skills of Visually Challenged Undergraduates in Sri Lanka”. 87th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC), Dublin. Ireland. 26-29 July 2022.
3. Jeyaraj W.J. (2021). “Transition of University Libraries to Adapt to the New Normal: A mid- and post-COVID-19 Response”. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume V, Issue IX, September 2021|ISSN 2454-6186. Page 406-411
4. Jayakananathan, M. and Jeyaraj W.J. (2020). “Subject Plus: An Information Management Tool for Developing Research Guides in Academic Libraries”. Proceedings of the International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, July 29-30, 2020. p. 447.
5. Jeyaraj W.J. (2020). “Influences of Marketing Mix Factors in Querying for Information through Conventional English Newspapers in Sri Lanka”. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology. Volume 5, Issue 6, June – 2020. ISSN No:-2456-2165.
6. Jeyaraj W.J. (2019). “Breaching the Borders Spanned Across Sri Lankan University Library Science Education Precincts”. National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS 2019). Sri Lanka Library Association. pp. 113-114.
7. Jayakananathan, M. and Jeyaraj W.J. (2019). “Behavioural Aspects of Postgraduate Students in Using Electronic Information Resources at the Library Eastern University, Sri Lanka”. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka.Vol. 22 Issue 1, January, 2019, ISSN: 1391-4081. Pp. 36 – 55
8. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2019). “Understanding the Basics in Structuring a Research Paper”. Medium Publication.
9. W. J. (2018). “Generalizing Library Operation and Service Frameworks to create linked libraries”, Newsletter of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka. Volume. 13. Issue. 1, Oct-Dec. 2018. eISSN 2630-7693. Pp. 30-31.
10. Jeyaraj W.J. (2018). “Encapsulating Verifiability of Information through the Introduction of Human Libraries”. International Journal of Information Retrieval and Management. ISSN 2320-2548. Vol. 6. Issue 11. Jan. June. 2018. pp. 15-17.
11. Jeyaraj W.J. (2018). “Design and Development of Gateway for Management : Special Reference to Eastern University, Sri Lanka”. Indian Journal of Information Science and Services (IJISS).ISSN.0973-8967. Vol. 12.No. 1. January – June 2018. pp. 1-5.
12. Jayakananathan, M. and Jeyaraj W.J. (2018). “VUFind based Resource Discovery Systems : Experience from the Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka”. Emerging Trends in Librarianship : Role of Libraries in Learning Environment. Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli. ISBN. 978-93-85399-86-2 pp. 300-307.
13. Jeyaraj W.J. (2017). “Job Satisfaction level of Teacher Librarians of National Schools in the Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka”. Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science. ISSN (Online): 2321-9467. 5.Issue 6. 2017. Pp. 34-41
14. Jeyaraj W.J. (2017). “Dengue Research : A Bibliometric Analysis of research Publications during 1989-2016”. Indian Journal of Information Science and Services (IJISS).ISSN.0973-8967.Vol 11.No. 2. July-Dec. 2018. pp. 47-52.
15. Jeyaraj, Manuela Nayantara and Jeyaraj, W.J. (2017). “Leeway of Automating Sri Lankan National School Libraries as a Means of Granting Accessibility to Materialized Information Repositories”. Knowledge Organization and Knowledge Management : Knowledge Resources and Library Technologies. ISBN 978-93-85399-86-2 pp. 16-18.
16. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2017). “Empowering the field of Librarianship as a Key role in Preserving Indispensable Information”. Medium Publication.
17. Jeyaraj W.J. and Weerasooriya W.A (2016). “Constraints in Conducting Survey Research among Visually Impaired Undergraduates in Sri Lanka”. 1st International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM 2016): Information for Sustainable Development : Challenges and Opportunities. Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 21-22 Oct. 2016. p. 50.
18. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2016). “Modes of Interaction perceived by the Visually Challenged Sri Lankan University Undergraduates for Information Needs”. 2nd International Conference on Social Science and Humanities. Global Academic Research Institute.(GARI). Colombo. pp. 35
19. Jeyaraj W.J. (2013). “Capacity Building of Library Professionals for Sustainable Knowledge Transfer in Developing Countries – with special reference to the Sri Lankan Context”. Asian Conference on the Social Sciences. (ACSS), Osaka, Japan. 06-09 June 2013. Pg. 49.
20. Pratheepan T. Mirzania Haibat, Jeyaraj W.J. (2013). “Mapping Sri Lanka’s International Research Collaboration with Japan during 2000-2012”. Conference on ‘Sri Lanka-Japan Collaborative Research 2013 (SLJCR 2013) : Collaboration – A way forward for Research & Development. International Research Center, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka. 29-31 March 2013. p. 90
21. Jeyaraj W.J. (2012). “Designing Libraries based on factors that determine the existence of Libraries”. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services. ISSN 2231-6094. Vol. 2. No. 1. 2012. pp. 71-74. http://www.trp.org.in/ issues/designing-libraries- based-on-factors-that- determine-the-existence-of- libraries

22. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2012). “Scientometric Analysis of Library and Information Science Research output in Asian Countries”. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services. ISSN 2231-6094.Vol. 2.No. 2. 2012. pp. 55-60.
23. Pratheepan T. and Jeyaraj W.J. (2012). “Applications and Impacts of Emerging Technologies in Academic Libraries : A perspective Approach”. NILIS Symposium 2012. 22-23 Nov. 2012. Pp. 210-217.
24. Jeyaraj, W.J. and Amasaveni N. (2011). “Scientometric Evaluation of research Output on Computer Communication”. Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services. ISSN 2231-6094.Vol. 1.No. 1. 2011. pp. 77-82.
25. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2011). “Knowledge Management in the Educational Base” (in Tamil). “Cecilia Ragangal” the Journal of St.Cecilia’s Girls’ College, Batticaloa.2011.p. 84.
26. Jeyaraj, W. J. (2010). “Measuring the Effectiveness of Information Services provided by the Eastern University, Sri Lanka”. First International Conference on ‘Information Management : Envisioning the Future Libraries (LIBER 2010). Rev. Jacob Memorial Christian College, Dindigul. Tamil Nadu. 07 – 08 October, 2010
27. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2008). “Acclimatizing with a cosy Information Environment : Learning experiences through Singapore and Malaysia”. Achievers’ Colloquium 2009.University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka. 05 Oct. 2008. p. 4.
28. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2008). “Base for Harvesting Knowledge” (in Tamil). Journal of the Batticaloa Local Government Authority. Special Issue, 2008. pp.01-07.
29. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2008). “Christian Monastism : A Key to the Narrow Entrance” (in Tamil). Golden Jubilee Issue – 1958-2008. 50th Anniversary of the Christa Seva Ashram, Kiran. 2008. Pp. 39-51.
30. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2006). “Strengthening of Performance Capacity of Library Staff”. Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Library. ISSN 22316094. Vol. 2. 2006. pp. 53-58.
31. Jeyaraj, W.J. (2001). “Eastern University Library” (in Tamil). Virakesari Weekly Newspaper, 17.06.2001. p.18

Books published

• Author : W. J. Jeyaraj 
• Publisher : Kumaran Book House, Colombo – Chennai 
• Year of Publication – 2018
• ISBN No. – 978-955-659-640-3

• Authors : T. Pratheepan and W. J. Jeyaraj
• Publisher : Kumaran Book House, Colombo – Chennai
• Year of Publication – 2018
• ISBN No. – 978-955-659-638-0

• Publisher : Kumaran Book House, Colombo
• Year of Publication – 2017               
• ISBN No. – 978-955-659-522-2

• Author : W. J. Jeyaraj 
• Publisher : Kumaran Book House, Colombo
• Year of Publication – 2017               
• ISBN No. – 978-955-659-521-5

• Library Management.
• Library Marketing.
• Human Library.
• Research Analytics
• Library Digital Transformation

1. PhD Examiner in Library & Information Science – Periyar University, Selam, TamilNadu, South India. (From 2022 todate).
2. Lecturer + Examiner + Research Supervisor + Viva Examiner (Physical & Online Modes) – Postgraduate Diploma in Library & Information Science 2019/20 – Batch III - Semester 2 - Conducted by the University of Jaffna. (2016, 2018 & 2020).
3. Guest Lecturer - Master’s Degree Students in Library & Information Science – Periyar University, Salem. Tamil Nadu. India. (19-20 February, 2017).
4. Visiting Lecturer + Paper Setter + Examiner – Diploma in Library and Information Science, Sri Lanka Library Association for the Levels 1, 2 & 3 (2002–2017).
5. Visiting Lecturer + Paper Setter – PGDipLIS + 2nd Examiner – PGDipLIS Postgraduate Diploma in Library & Information Science. PGDipLIS 2012/13 - University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
6. Visiting Lecturer + Paper Setter + Examiner in Library & Information Science for the Core Course Module OCC 3203 of the Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2010, 2013 & 2014).
7. Visiting Lecturer in Library & Information Science – Post-Graduate Diploma in Education, National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka (2010/11).
8. Research Supervisor for a Research on “Evaluation of the Computerized Library Management System of Eastern University, Sri Lanka” for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree Programme, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2009/10).

• Meritorious Service Award in recognition of the dedicated and meritorious service in the University System over a period of 25 years, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 03 October, 2022.
• Merit Award – Awarded by the Vice Chancellors, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, in recognition of the commitment in the development of the University. (2006 & 2014)
• Associateship awarded for the Professional Distinction in the field of Library Science by the Sri Lanka Library Association. 2010.
• University Awards – Best Performance Award in Part II Examination in the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna for the academic year 1990/91.
• Batch Top Results in the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna. 1990.
• University Awards – Best Performance Award in Part III Examination in the Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna for the academic year 1990/91.
• D. T. Niles Memorial Scholarships awarded by the Christian Theological Seminary of Sri Lanka and the Institute for Lay People. 1991/92 & 1992/93.

• University Level

• Awarded in recognition of my distinguished services, Loyalty and Dedication by the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar. Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2006, 2014 and 2022).
• Committee Member – Internal Quality Assurance Unit, (IQAC), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2017 todate).
• Committee Member – Senior Management Committee, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2011-2012 and 2017 todate).
• University Senate Member – Eastern University, Sri (2011-2012 and 2017 todate).
• Project Consultant – PLAN Sri Lanka Project – Memorandum of Understanding with the Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2012).
• Committee Member – Preparation of Guidelines and Marking Scheme for Honorary Degrees for Doctor of Letter (D.Lett.) / Literature (D.Litt.) and Master of Letters (M.Lett.)/ Literature (M.Litt.) for the Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Trincomalee Campus and Swami Vipulanandha Institute of Aesthetic Studies (SVIAS). (2012).
• Editorial Advisory Board Member – ‘tzpf tpj;jpak;’– The Journal of Business Economics and Management Studies (JBEMS). Faculty of Commerce & Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (from 2019 todate)
• Editorial Advisory Board Member – MENTOR. The Journal of Business Studies. (JBS) ISBN 1800-1548. (from 2019 todate)
• Chief Editor. Official University Newsletter, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (From 2022 todate).
• President - Senior Common Room Society (SCRS), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2017-2019)
• Chairman - University Publications Committee, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (From 2021 todate).
•  University Librarian, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (From Nov. 2020 todate).
• Actg. University Librarian, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2017-Oct. 2020 and 2011-2012).
• Chairman – Library Quality Assurance Cell (LQAC), Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (From 2021 todate).
• Chair - International Research Symposium 2018 (LibSym2018) organized by the Library Network of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Hotel East Lagoon, Batticaloa. (10-11 August, 2018).
• Coordinator – Bylaws, (Senate Sub Committee), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2011-2012).
• Chairman and the Organizing Committee Member/ Food and refreshment Committee - International Conference Eastern University (ICE) (2014).
• Coordinator/SDC – Staff Development Centre (SDC), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2011-2014)
• Senate Sub Committee Member – General Convocations, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2010, 2014 and 2016).
• Museum Committee Member – University Cultural Museum, Eastern University, Sri (2020-2021).
• Committee Member - Education and Research Committee, Gender Equity & Equality (GEE) Cell, Eastern University, Sri (2016 - 2018).
• Member – Project Monitoring Committee - Construction Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2012–2015).
• Faculty Board Member (On invitation) – Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2012- 2014).
• Chairman. Technical Evaluation Committee (for Book Shelves), Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2018)
• Research Paper Reviewer - International Conferences / Annual Research Sessions – Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2015-2016).
• Committee Member – Task Force for Proposal Writing on Flood Havoc –Eastern University, Sri Lanka for Vantharumoolai Premises, FHCS, SVIAS and Trincomalee Campus, Sri Lanka (2011).
• Committee Member – Panel of Proposal Writers for HETC Programme on Soft Skills, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (August 2010 to March 2011).
• Conference Organizing Committee Member – International Conferences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2006, 2012, 2013 & 2014)
• Executive Committee Member – Eastern University Teachers’ Association. Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2010/2011).
• Coordinator for the Component of Students Learning Environment of the IRQUE Project (IBG 1), Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2004-2009).
• Chairman – Board of Survey, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 1998,1999,2000,2001 & 2002. (Survey Period – 10.04.2003 – 09.05.2003).
• Committee Member – Component – Soft Skills – In-Charge for the Sub Activity – Improving Adaptability Skills, University Development Grant (UDG), Higher Education for the Twenty-First Century (HETC) Project – Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2010/11)
• Exhibition Committee Member - ‘Silver Jubilee Celebration, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (April - September 2006)
• Committee member – Technical Evaluation Committees, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (2010 & 2011)
• Selection Committee Member. Recruitment and Promotion to the Post of Assistant Librarian, Senior Assistant Librarian Gr. I & II, Library Information Assistant. Gr. I., Library Attendant Gr. I. Book Binder, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, SVIAS and Trincomalee Campus, EUSL. (2011/12 & 2017 todate)
• Organizing Committee Member – Annual Research Session, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2011)
• In-Charge Librarian for Clients’ Services, Main Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. (1997 todate)
• In-Charge Librarian for e-Resources Unit, Main Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2008-2010 & 2018-2022)
• Reviewer for the Research Abstracts / Full Papers - International Academic Conferences (2015 & 2016)
• Editor-in-Chief – Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2023), Eastern University, Sri Lanka (03-04 January 2023)
• Executive Committee Member – Eastern University Teachers’ Association– Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2010/2011).
• Visiting Lecturer – Post-Graduate Diploma in Library & Information Science University of Jaffna, Sri (from 15th Dec. 2012 to 30th June, 2013) and 2019/20 academic year

• National Level

• Co-Chair (Overall Management) – International Conference on “Reinvigorating Libraries : Smart Responsiveness for Sustainability” Organized by the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (ICULA 2019). Hotel Mount Lavinia. Colombo. (09 September, 2019).
• Session Chair – Technical Session 2 – Library Research Symposium 2020 on “Rethinking of Library Services in the Knowledge Era” organized by the University of Colombo. (20 December 2021).
• Conference Steering Committee Member, Academic Committee, 2^nd Virtual International Conference on Library & Information Science (Viclis 2022) on “Libraries as drivers for achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2030”, Sri Lanka Technological Campus. Research University. (25 October 2022)
• Co-Chair – International Research Conference on “Connecting People through Transformative Libraries”. Organized by the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (ICULA 2022) – (27 October, 2022).
• Member, Academic Committee, National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo (2023 todate).
• President – University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (2021/22)
• Member, Standing Committee on Library and Information Science (SCOLIS), University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka (15 2011 to 14 Dec. 2012 and 01 Oct. 2017 todate)
• Member, Board of Management, National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo (2021 todate)
• Chair - International Research Symposia 2018 on ‘Re-Engineering Libraries to Align with the Emerging Trends in Education” organized by the Library Network of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka (09-10 August, 2018).
• General Secretary – University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka (ULA). (2006/07)
• In-Charge Public Relations & Training of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka.(ULA). (2010/11).
• Public Relations and Training Official - University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (ULA) (2010/11)
• National Advisory Committee (NAC) Member of the 4^th International Conference on Library and Information Management. ICLIM 2021. Organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya. (26 November, 2021)
• Editorial Board Member - official Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (JULA). Peer Reviewed Indexed Journal. (2017/18, 2018/19 & 2021/22)

21. Paper Reviewer – Panel of Reviewers, ‘Sri Lanka Library Review’, Vol. 35(2) June ’21. Published by the Sri Lanka Library Association (2021)

• Consultant – Consultation assistance in automating the School Library at Karadiyanaru Maha Vidyalaya, Karadiyanaru. (2019).
• Paper Reviewer – International Research Conference 2019 on ‘Sustainable Business Transition through Technology and Innovation’. Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. (07-09 February, 2019)
• Chairperson - Technical Session III on Public Libraries - International Conference of the Sri Lanka Library Association (NACLIS), 2019. Sri Lanka Foundation. Colombo. (27 June, 2019).
• Project Lead & Consultant – School Library Automation. St. Cecilia’s Girls’ College, (National School), Batticaloa. (Launched on 10.05.2017).
• Chairperson - Technical Session on “Understanding user needs and Information Seeking Behaviour”, International Conference of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (ICULA 2018). Golden Rose Hotel, Boralesgamuwa. (20 September 2018)
• General Secretary – School Development Society (SDS) of St. Cecilia’s Girls’ College (National School), Batticaloa. Sri Lanka. (03 Consecutive Years from 30.03.2013 – 15.07.2016)
• Course Center Coordinator – Diploma in Library & Information Science (DIPLIS) - Sri Lanka Library Association. (05 consecutive years from 01.10.2011 – 31.12.2016).
• Paper Reviewer – 25th Annual Sessions of Jaffna Science Association (JSA 2018). Jaffna Science Association, Jaffna. (2018)
• Paper Reviewer – 8th International Symposium (IntSym 2018) on ‘Innovative Multidisciplinary Research for Green Development’. South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. (17-18 December, 2018)
• Conference Rapporteur – International Conference on Information for Sustainable Development : Challenges and Opportunities. University of Kelaniya. (21-22 October, 2016)
• SLLA Academic Libraries Group Member - Sri Lanka Library Association (2016/17)
• SLLA Curriculum Revision Committee Member, Sri Lanka Library Association (2016/17)
• SLLA Convener of the Sub Committee for recommending solutions for issues with facilities available at course centers, Sri Lanka Library Association (2016/17).
• Referee Panel Member – Annual Research Session – 2016 (ARSULA). University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (ULA). University of Jaffna. Sri Lanka. (2016)
• Paper Reviewer – ULA Academic Sessions – 2014 on ‘Information Literacy for Moving to Mastery’. University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (ULA). University of Ruhuna, Matara. (06 February, 2015).
• SLLA Professional Group Member – Academic Libraries Group - Sri Lanka Library Association. (2015/16).
• SLLA Regular Committee Member – Education Committee - Sri Lanka Library Association (2013/14).
• Conference Organizing Committee Member. 7th International Conference of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka on “Contribution of the Academic Librarians towards a Knowledge Society”. Galadari Hotel, Colombo. 16 – 17 August, 2011.  
• Conference Rapporteur - 6th International Conference 2010 on University Librarianship : An Academic Challenge & an opportunity - Technical Session : Part V – Teaching and Learning in Library & Information Sciences - University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka at Hotel Continental, (14 – 15 July, 2010).
• Reviewer of the Journal - Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (JULA), Peer Reviewed Indexed Journal, Published by the University    Librarians Association of Sri Lanka – 2010/11.                    
• Advisory Board Member - Public Library, Batticaloa (2002 & 2010).
• Member – Board of Management – Christa Seva Ashram, Kiran. Sri Lanka (2022 todate).
• Executive Committee Member – University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka (2004/05 & 2005/06).

 International Level

• Senior Reviewer for the Conference Papers – The European Conference on Literature and Librarianship 2014 (LibEuro). The International Academic Forum. Brighton. United Kingdom. (17 July, 2014).
• Resource Professional – International Seminar on the Role of Libraries in Education – St. Ann’s College of Arts and Science, Tindivanam. Tamil Nadu. India, (21 February, 2017).
• Keynote Speaker + Resource Person - International Empowerment Programme 2017 for the working Librarians in the Districts of Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Erode, Tiruppur, Kovai and Neelagiri. Periyar University, Salem. Tamil Nadu. India. (17 February, 2017).
• Conference Rapporteur – International Conference (LIBER 2010) on ‘Information Management : Envisioning the Future Libraries’. – Rev. Jacob Christian College, Dindigul. Tamil Nadu. India. (07-08 October, 2010).

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Mr. M N Ravikumar is working as Senior Assistant Librarian Grade I at Main Library EUSL and in Charge for E- Resources, Library Automation and Digitization. He has more than 19 yers experince in academic librarianship and presently serving as Vice President of Sri Lanka Library Association. He has graduated in Chemistry with Upper Second-class at Eastern University, Sri Lanka and obtained Masters degree in Library and Information Science at University of Colombo. He has received the Fellowship Award of the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) and has been recognized as a chartered librarian by the SLLA.

He also severed as visiting academia for Masters degree, Post graduate diploma and Higher diploma in Library and Information Science at National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo. Also visiting lecturer for the Bachelor of Library and Information Science at Open university Sri Lanka, Higher diploma in Library and Information Science at University of Peradeniya and Diploma / Higher diploma in Library and Information Science course at SLLA.

He has served as an editor, editorial board member and reviewer for national and international conference proceedings and indexed journals and he has published many research papers in peer reviewed journals, and presented papers in international and national conferences. Moreover, he worked as a consultant for national and local library automation and digitization projects and implemented library automation system and digital library system in many public and university libraries. He served as resource person for may workshops in Library and Information Science and has received research award for his work in the same field.

He specialized in Library automation, digitization, open-source software applications in libraries and Library and Information Science education. He has been trained on Digital Library Architecture in Open University of Malaysia and on Open Sources Software for Library Management in Indian Institute of Technology, India.

Research publications in Index Journals:

• Ravikumar, S., Boruah, B.B. & Ravikumar, M.N. (2022). Correlation study between citation count and Mendeley readership of the articles of Sri Lankan authors. Scientometrics, 127(6), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-022-04470-y
• Ravikumar, M. N. & Ramanan, T. (2020). Application of mixed metrics of bibliometric analysis on the journal of the University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka (2005 to 2019): with special reference to VOS viewer visualization. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 23(2), 157–184. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v23i2.8012
• Ravikumar, M.N. & Ramanan, T. (2019). Perception of Academics Regarding the Credibility of Online Resources: Open Access versus Subscribed Journals with Special Reference to Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 22(2), 86–101. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v22i2.7939
• Ravikumar, M. N. and Ramanan, T. (2014) Comparison of Greenstone Digital Library and DSpace: Experiences from Digital Library Initiatives at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Journal of University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka, 18 (2), 76-90. DOI:http://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v18i2.7867

Research Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Norman Ravikumar, M. (2019) Public Libraries in Batticaloa District and their Role in the Society: A Study, Sri Lanka Library Review, 33, 93-106.
• Ravikumar, M.N. and Ramanan, T. (2016) Google Applications in Improving Quality of Library Services: prospects with respect to public libraries in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Library Review, 30, 29-37.
• Ravikumar, M.N. and Ramanan, T. (2015) Changing dimension of Public library functions with the support of fully automated open-source Koha system: with reference to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka Library Review, 29, 92 – 102.
• Santharooban, S. Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2015) Documentation of Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Knowledge of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka Library Review, 29, 17 – 26.
• Ravikumar, M. N and Ramanan, T (2014) Status and Prospects of Library Automation in Sri Lankan Universities: A Perspective. EUROPEAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH: International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Romania, European Union; 01 (12) / March 2014 pp.5770-5787.
• Ravikumar, M. N and Jasundara, C. C (2010), An Assessment of Information Audit with Special Reference to Medical Library, University of Colombo, Gyankosh: The Journal of Library & Information Management, 1 (1): pp 53-64

Papers presented and published in Peer-Reviewed National & International Conferences / Symposia

• Mumthas, S.M. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2022) Status of Information Literacy Programmes conducted in Sri Lankan Schools: with special reference to 1 AB Tamil Medium Schools in Ampara District. In Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium of NILIS, University of Colombo, 29^th December 2022.
• Ravikumar, M.N. (2022). Developing National Union Catalogue using VuFind and Koha Rest API: A Technical Solution for Sri Lankan Libraries. In the proceeding of 5th National Library Symposium (NATLIBSYSMPO) 2022 organized by National Library and Documentation Services Board.
• Ravikumar, M.N., and Ramanan, T. (2021) Adding Altmetric Doughnut: proposal to increase author visibility on university repositories in Sri Lanka, In proceedings of 11^th International Conference of University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka (ICULA), 22nd September 2021 (Virtual Conference), p. 43.
• Loshini, P. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2019) Deployment of electronic information resources by the National Library of Sri Lanka, In proceedings of Annual Research Symposium of NILIS, University of Colombo, 30^th November, 2019.
• Udaya Prasad Cabral, L.M. and Ravikumar, M.N and Ramanan, T (2018). Developing a strategic program for safeguarding palm-leaf manuscripts in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at: IFLA WLIC 2018 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Transform Libraries, Transform Societies in Session 124 - PAC Strategic Programme on Preservation and Conservation with Rare Books and Special Collections.
• Ramanan, T., and Ravikumar, M.N. and Santharooban, S. (2015) Hybridization of Indigenous Knowledge and Documentation of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of 36th Annual IATUL (International Association of University Libraries) Conference, 05 – 09th July, 2015, Hannover, Germany.
• Ravikumar, M.N., and Ramanan, T. (2015) Automating of Public Libraries in Batticaloa District using Koha Open-Source Software: Recording an Experience, In proceedings of International Conference on What’s Next in Libraries? 23 – 25th January 2015, National Institute of Technology, Silchar, Assam, p. 43.
• Ramanan, T., Santharooban, S. and Ravikumar, M. N. (2015) Identification and Documentation of Cultural Heritage of Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka. In proceedings of 4th International Conference of Asian Special Libraries (ICoASL 2015), 22nd – 24th April, 2015, Seoul, South Korea. (International)
• Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M. N. (2015) Open Access to Sri Lankan Scholarly Publications: a web survey of Sri Lankan Journals Online and e-Repositories at Munin Conference on Scholarly Publishing - Tenth Annual Conference, 30 Nov.-1 Dec. 2015, Tromsø, Norway. (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.7557/5.3655)
• Ramanan, T., Santharooban, S. and Ravikumar, M. N. (2015) Indigenous Knowledge Potentiality of Batticaloa District of Eastern Sri Lanka. In Book of Abstracts of 7th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries (QQML 2015), 26 – 29th May, 2015, Paris, France.
• Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2013) Open Access and FOSS in Digital Library Initiatives: an experience with the main library of Eastern University, Sri Lanka, In proceedings of International Conference on Open Access – Scholarly Communication Reincarnated, 19^th August to 20^th August 2013, organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Bangalore University, India; Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information (KISTI), Korea; and India Library Association (ILA), Delhi.
• Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2012) Exploitation of Open-Source Software in Library Automation, Digital Library Initiatives and Library Consortium: Possibilities and Problems in the University Libraries in Sri Lanka’. In proceedings of 3rd International Symposium, ETTLIS 2012, JUET, Guna, MP, India, from 26 -27 October, 2012.
• Santharooban, S., Ramanan, T., Ravikumar, M.N. (2016). Documentation of Cultural Heritage of Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka: With special reference to digitization of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts – a project. In Proceedings of National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS)-2016 organized by Sri Lanka Library Association.
• Santharooban, S. Ramanan, T. and Ravikumar, M.N. (2015) Exploiting ‘library-periods’ in schools to implement information literacy programmes. In proceedings of International Conference on Library & Information Science (ICLIS) 2015 organized by Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) 17th -18th September, 2015.
• Ravikumar, M.N., Santharooban, S. and Ramanan, T. (2015) Research Support Service (RSS): an initiation of a new service at the library, Eastern University of Sri Lanka. Paper presented at ULA Academic Sessions 2014, 6th February 2015, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
• Ravikumar, M. N and Ramanan, T (2012) Application of Open-Source Software in Library Functions and Services: Experiences of Library Network, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. In proceedings of NILIS Symposium 2012 organized by National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo.
• Ravikumar, M. N and Ramanan, T (2012) Information Audit and Expedition Towards Electronic Resources: With Special Reference to The Main Library, Eastern University Sri Lanka. In proceedings of National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS)- 2012 organized by Sri Lanka Library Association.

Chapters in a Book:

• Santharooban, S and Ravikumar, M.N. (2022) New Service Paradigm for Sri Lankan University Libraries. In Pradeepa Wijetunga and Alahakoon, C.N.K (Ed.) Shifting paradigm of Sri Lankan university libraries: some pragmatic elucidations (pp 52-72 ). Nine Publishing, Colombo, Sri Lanka (ISBN: 9786245717149)
• Ravikumar, M.N., Ramanan, T. (2017) Automating of Public Libraries in Batticaloa District using Koha Open-Source Software: Recording an Experience. In Kishor Chandra Satpathy(Ed.), Digital Library and Open Access Initiatives: Reponses, strategies and emerging trends (pp. 337-345). Shankar’s Book Agency Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi, India. (ISBN:978-93-81893-13-5).

• Ravikumar, M.N. (2021), Excellence in LIS education of SLLA: a Review of Enrolment Trends of DIPLIS Programme. Essays & Reminiscences; A Felicitation in honour of Mr. N. T. S. A. Senadeera, Library, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. pp. 165-178 (ISBN: 97862457090104)

Articles in Magazine & Newsletters:

• Ravikumar, M.N. (2022) Who are Librarians? Voice of East, Teachers’ Association of Eastern University, Vol 1. pp 40-45.
• Ravikumar, M.N. (2021) Library Science Education and Sri Lanka Library Association, Prathirawa e-Magazine, Sri Lanka Library Association. pp 40-45.
• Ravikumar, M.N. (2018). Automation and Electronic Library Services of Kaluwanchikudy Public Library, Vaanchai Magazine, Reader Cycle & Kaluwanchikudy Public Library.

• Library Automation
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• Electronic Resources Management
• Using Open Source Software in Libraries
• Information Audit
• Library and Information Science Education

• Visiting lectures for Diploma in Library and Information Services 2021/22 conducted by Center for Distance & Continuing Education, University of Peradeniya. (2022 - 2023)

• Visiting lectures for Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (HDLIM) Course conducted by the National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo. (From 2022 to date)

• Visiting lectures for Masters in Library and Information Science (MLS) Course conducted by the National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo. (From 2013 to date)

• Visiting lectures for BA (Hons) degree in Library and Information Science (BALIS) conducted by the Open University of Sri Lanka. (From 2019 to date)

• Visiting lectures on E-resources and searching techniques, Web page designing, publishing, maintenance, and Content Management Systems for Course on Library Automation (COLA) conducted by Sri Lanka Library Association. (From 2017 to date)

• Visiting lectures on Information Communication Technology (ICT), Collection Development, Information Searching and Library Automation for Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science conducted by the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA). (Form 2005 to date)

• Visiting lectures on Searching Techniques, Library Automation and Digital Library for the 2^nd and 3^rd year undergraduate students of Faculty of Arts and Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2005).

• Visiting lectures on Chemistry for the internal students of Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka (2005).

• Served as Content Developer for National Competency Standard for Library and Information Services NCQ level 5 and 6 for University of Vocational Technology, Sri Lanka.
• Served as a Reviewer for the Advanced Library Automation module for the BA (Hons) degree in Library and Information Studies programme of Open University, Sri Lanka.
• Served as a Lesson Writer for BA (Hons) degree in Library and Information Studies programme of Open University, Sri Lanka.
• Developed course curriculum for Certificate in Library & Information Science course for University College Batticaloa.

• Vijitha de Silva Research Award for the year 2021 awarded by Sri Lanka Library Association for the development of automated results releasing system.
• Best Research Award for the academic year 2001/2002 in the General Convocation 2004 at Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

• Vice President of Sri Lanka Library Association (from 2021 to date)
• Consultant for National Digital Libraries Project implemented by the Information Communication Technology Sri Lanka (ICTA) and National Library of Sri Lanka. (From November 2017 to June 2019)
• Center Coordinator for Diploma in Library and Information Science course conducted by the Sri Lanka Library Association. (From Jan,2017 to Jan, 2021)
• Member of Advisory Committee for the Information Technology and Digital Library of National Library, Sri Lanka.
• Web Coordinator for Sri Lanka Library Association (From 2016 to 2022)
• Publication Officer of Sri Lanka Library Association (2019/20)
• Convener for Academic Libraries Group of Sri Lanka Library Association (2020/2021)
• Convener for the IT committee of Sri Lanka Library Association (2016/17)
• Library Evaluator (Appointed by National Library, Sri Lanka)
• Session Chaired on National Library Research Symposium (NatlibSYMPO 2019) organized by National Library & Documentation Services Board in collaboration with Asia & Oceania section of IFLA with the theme ‘Library, Information and Documentation in a Context of Transformation’ on 31st October 2019.
• Chairperson for a session in the National Library Research Symposium (Natlib Sympo 2018) on ‘Promoting Research Culture through Knowledge Sharing’ organized by National Library & Documentation Services board on 23^rd October 2018.
• Chairperson for a session in National Conference on Library and Information Science (NACLIS)-2017 organized by Sri Lanka Library Association on 29^th June 2017
• Editor in Chief for Sri Lanka Library Review, which is an official journal of Sri Lanka Library Association. (2019/20)

• Editorial board member of the Journal of the University Librarians’ Association (JULA), Vol:19 , Iss:02 (ISSN:1391-4081) which is peer-reviewed journal published by University Librarians’ Association (ULA) published on April 2016.This journal has two issues per year.

• Editorial board member of the Journal of the University Librarians’ Association (JULA), Vol:19 , Iss:01 (ISSN:1391-4081) which is peer-reviewed journal published by University Librarians’ Association (ULA), published on October 2015. This journal has two issues per year.

• Editorial board member of the proceedings of International Conference of University Librarians’ Association (ICULA) 2016 organized by University Librarians’ Association (ULA), 09th -10th March, 2016

• Editor for the proceedings of International Conference on Library & Information Science (ICLIS) 2015 (ISBN: 978-955-90752-19) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) 17th -18th September, 2015.

• Editor for the proceedings of International Symposium on Emerging Trends in education and Library & Information Science – LibSym 2018 organized by Library Network, Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 09^th and 10^th August 2018.
• Editorial committee member of the proceedings of National Conference on Library & Information Science (NACLIS) 2017 (ISBN: 978-955-90752-40) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) 29^th June, 2017.Editor of the proceedings of International Conference on Library & Information Science (ICLIS) 2015 (ISBN: 978-955-90752-19) organized by Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) 17th -18th September, 2015.
• Editorial board member of the proceedings of NILIS Research Symposium 2013(ISBN:978-955-1183-03-5) organized by National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo on 29th November, 2013.

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Mrs. Gayathiri Navirathan started her carrier as an Assistant Librarian in 2009 and she has been promoted as Senior Assistant Librarian Grade II in 2014 and now, promoted as Senior Assistant Librarian Grade I since 2020.

She is in-charge of the Conservation and Preservation Unit and Periodicals Section of Main Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. She is an Associate Member of Sri Lanka Library Association and a Charted Librarian. And also, vvisiting lecturer at the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) since 2015 up to date. She is expertized in Librarianship, Conservation and Preservation of Library collections and Cultural heritage.

• Gayathiri, N. (2017). Documentation and Care of Cultural Heritage of Batticaloa District: Establishment of Cultural Heritage Unit at the Library of Eastern University, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Research, 5(8), Pp 686-690.
• Gayathiri, N. and Jeyakananthan, M. (2018). Digitizing Ceylon Collections: A Case Study of the Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 21(02), Pp 123-139.
• Gayathiri, N. and Jeyakananthan, M. (2019). A study on usage of Periodicals Services of the Library of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advanced Research, 7(10), Pp 431-438.
• Gayathiri, N. (2019). An Exploratory Review on Digitizing Palm Leaf Manuscripts. International Journal of Advanced Research, 7(10), Pp 431-438.
• Gayathiri,N. (2015). Conservation and preservation of special collections to sustain the cultural heritage by Eastern University Library. International Conference on Library and Information Sciences 2015, Pp. 157-164.
• Santharroban,S., Gayathiri, T. and Prashanthan,B.(2012). A pilot survey of the palm leaf manuscripts in Batticaloa district. NILIS symposium 2012, 22-23 November 2012. Pp. 224- 226
• Gayathiri,N. and Jeyakananthan, M. (2020). Islandora: An Open Source Software Solution for Museum Collections of the Library, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 4 th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University held on 29.07.2020.
• Gayathiri,N. (2022). Evaluation of the use of Grammarly online grammar checker by the staff of EUSL. Fourth International conference on New Frontiers in Engineering, Science, Law, Management, Humanities and Social Sciences 2022 (INFES -2022) of EUDOXIA Research University, held on 26 - 28th August 2022.
• Gayathiri, N and Oshanithi,S (2021). Identifying Challenges and Barriers in Collecting, Documenting and Digitizing Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Eastern Sri Lanka. Shanlax International Journal of Arts, Science and Humanities. 8(4), Pp. 13-19.
• Published a book on Librarianship: An Introduction

• Conservation and Preservation
• Cultural Heritage
• User studies

• Visiting lecturer – Tamil medium of the Batticaloa Center of the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) for Diploma in Library and Information Science (DIPLIS) course Level I, II and III from 2015 up to date.

• Coordinator for Library for Staff Development Centre of Eastern University, Sri Lanka (3rd April 2014 to April 2017).
• Member of Committee for initiating the Process of Museum from17th of June 2020 to date.
• Convener in addition to as a member for Museum Subcommittee since 21.10.2020 to date.
• University Admin for Grammarly Premium for the Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 22.12.2020.

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