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Dr. W.M.T.D. Ranasinghe

Senior Assistant Librarian - University of Kelaniya
BA (Kel'ya), MSSc. (Kel'ya), Ph.D (CNU, S. Korea), ALA (Sri Lanka)
   
Email : tharangad@kln.ac.lk
Contact : +94 11 2911918

Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Sciences

Award for Excellent Academic Achievement
Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea (2019)
Thesis: Development of a Framework for Library Curation Services

Master of Social Sciences in Library and Information Science

Merit Pass
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2011)
Dissertation: Use of Electronic Journals in University and Special Libraries in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study

Bachelor of Arts Honors Degree in Library and Information Science

First Class
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2004)
Research Report: Use of Electronic Journals in Sri Lankan University Libraries: A Study of Present Practices and Future Opportunities

Korean Language Program for Foreigners, Level II to Level V

Distinction Pass
The Korean Language Institute, Pai Chai University, Republic of Korea
(September, 2014-August, 2015)

Staff Development Course for Probationary Lecturers

Staff Development Unit, University of Kelaniya (2011)

Korean Language and Culture Program, Level I & II

Certificate of Excellence
The Language Education Institute, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea (June-November, 2008)

Course on Library Automation (COLA)

Sri Lanka Library Association (2005)

Senate Honors and Cash Awards for Research, University of Kelaniya for conducting high quality research and publishing in the year 2019 in international indexed journals, awarded on 23rd September, 2020

Award for Excellent Academic Achievement in the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Sciences, Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea conferred at the Graduation Ceremony held on 26th August, 2019 at the Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea.

Best Paper Award for presenting a research paper at the International Conference of Korean Library and Information Science Society on 26-27th May, 2017 in Kongju National University, Republic of Korea.

Best Paper Award for presenting a research paper at the International Conference of Korean Library and Information Science Society on 27-28th May, 2016 in Busan National University, Republic of Korea.

Asian Library Leaders Promising Professional Award 2013 awarded by the Satija Research Foundation for Library and Information Science (SRFLIS), New Delhi, India.

Winner of the Gold Prize at the Korean Speech Contest 2009 organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka and Korea International Corporation Agency (KOICA) held on 17th May, 2009 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Awarded the Most Venerable Bambarande Siri Seevali Thero Memorial Gold Medal at the General Convocation - 2005 of the University of Kelaniya, for the best performances (highest marks) of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya in the final year exams held in January/February, 2004.

Park, J.H. and Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2021). A Study on Exploring Digital Information Service Method through Analysis of PISA 2018 Reading Literacy Assessment Framework. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society. 55(1), 135-159. ISSN: 1225-598X

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D., & Chung, J.M. (2019). Open access journal publishing in Sri Lanka: present status and future opportunities. Journal of Educational Media and Library Sciences. 56 (2), 245-266. ISSN: 1013-090X

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. & Chung, J.M. (2019). Understanding curation services in libraries: is it a revolution or an evolution of reference service? Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society. 50(2), 215-235. ISSN: 1225-598X

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D., & Chung, J.M. (2018). Institutional Repository based Open Access Scholarly Publishing System: A Conceptual Model. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). ISSN: 1522-0222

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2011). E-prints in Library & Information Science (E-LIS): an International Open Access Digital Repository in LIS. Sarasavi Lekha, 1(1), 185-197. ISSN: 2012-9629

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2009). Korean language education and Korean studies collections in Sri Lanka. Trends in Overseas Korean Studies Libraries (TOKSL), 2(Dec. 2009), 121-130. ISSN: 2092-6073

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2009). An overview of university library system in South Korea. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (JULA), 13(Special issue), 181-185. ISSN: 139-4081

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2012). New trends of library reference services. In Prof. Jayasiri Lankage Felicitation Volume/ edited by Piyadasa Ranasinghe and R. D. Ananda Tissa. Colombo: Godage. pp. 461-474. ISBN: 955-30-3779-4

මැයි 18 අනුස්මරණ පදනම (2015) - මැයි 18 ක්වාන්ජුහි ප්‍රජාතන්ත්‍රවාදී පිබිදීම - පරිවර්තනය තරංග රණසිංහ - මහනුවර: මානව හිමිකම් කාර්යාලය : (A Book translated from Korean to Sinhalese)

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. & Chung, J.M. (2017). Institutional Repository as an open access scholarly publishing platform: a conceptual model. Proceedings of the International Conference of Korean Library and Information Science Society 2017, no. 1. pp. 143-155. ISSN: 2508-2132.

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2016). Open access in Sri Lanka: present practices and future opportunities. Proceedings of the Conference of Korean Library and Information Science Society. 2016, no. 1. pp. 107-120. ISSN: 2508-2132.

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. & Siriwardane, A.S. (2013). Sri Lanka Journals OnLine (SLJOL): providing global visibility to local research output. Proceedings of the International CALIBER Conference 2013. pp. 343-352. ISBN: 978-93-81232-03-3

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2012). E-journal applications in Sri Lankan University libraries. Proceedings of the 09th National Conference on Library & Information Sciences (NACLIS 2012). pp. 108-121

Balasubramani, R., Siriwardane, A.S., & Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2011). Tsunami research output in India and Sri Lanka: a scientometric analysis. Proceedings of the International Conference of University Librarians Association (ICULA) of Sri Lanka 2011. ISBN: 978-955-1359-05-08

Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. & Siriwardane, A.S. (2011). Information literacy initiatives in university libraries in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International CALIBER Conference 2011. ISBN: 978-93-81232-00-2

Ranasinghe, Piyadasa & Ranasinghe, W.M.T.D. (2013). Preserving Sri Lanka’s Traditional Manuscript Culture: Palm Leaf Digitization and Palm Leaf Manuscript Study and Research Library (PLMSR) Project, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. A Poster presented at the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2013 organized by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in Singapore, 17-23 August 2013.

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) 2014 granted by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea to pursue doctoral studies in Library and Information Sciences at Chonnam National University, Republic of Korea during 2014-2018.

Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship 2014 sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to participate in the four (04) week intensive fellowship program held in OCLC Headquarters, Dublin, Ohio, USA during 3rd May-30th May, 2014.

INASP Professional Development Grant 2013-2014 sponsored by the International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP), UK to attend the World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) and the 80th General Assembly of International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) in Lyon, France in August, 2014 (US$ 2000).

INASP Small Grant 2013 funded by the UNESCO and the International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP), UK to celebrate the ‘International Open Access Week – 2013’ at the Main Library, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (US$ 500).

Culture Partnership Initiative (CPI) Scholarship 2008 granted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), Republic of Korea to participate in a six (06) month training program at The National Library of Korea during May – November, 2008.

Visiting Lecturer - Graduate courses offered for the postgraduate students in the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya under the HETC Quality & Innovation Grant (QIG) Window 3 in 2013

Visiting Lecturer - Postgraduate Courses in the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya in 2014

Visiting Lecturer – B.A. Honors Degree in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) – Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2005

Visiting Lecturer – B.A. Honors Degree in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) – Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2006

Visiting Lecturer – B.A. Honors Degree in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) – Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2007

Visiting Lecturer – B.A. Honors Degree in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) – Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2008/2009

Visiting Lecturer – B.A. Honors Degree in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) – Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2009/2010

Visiting Lecturer – B.A. Honors Degree in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) – Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2012

Visiting Lecturer – B.A. Honors Degree in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) – Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2013

Lecturer – Literature Survey and Documentation (PMAT 41962) (English Medium) - B.Sc. Honors in Mathematics Degree Programme – Department of Mathematics, University of Kelaniya in 2020

Visiting Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) - Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2005/2006

Visiting Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) - Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2007

Visiting Lecturer – Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) - Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2009

Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level III (Sinhala Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2010

Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level III (English Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2010

Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level III (Sinhala Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2011

Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level I (English Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2011

Lecturer – Course on Library Automation (COLA) (English Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2011

Visiting Lecturer – Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) - Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2011/2012

Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level I (English Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2012

Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level III (Sinhala Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2012

Lesson Writer and Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level III (Postal Course) (Sinhala Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2012

Visiting Lecturer – Diploma in Media and Public Relations (Sinhala Medium) – Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya in 2013

Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level I (English Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2013

Lecturer – Diploma in Library and Information Science Level III (Sinhala Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2013

Lesson Writer and Lecturer - Diploma in Library and Information Science Level III (Postal Course) (Sinhala Medium) - Sri Lanka Library Association in 2013

Visiting Lecturer – Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science (Sinhala Medium) - Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2014

“Developing a Subject Gateway for Online Resources on Korean Studies” (2019). A presentation delivered as an invited speaker at the Workshop on Korean Studies - 2019 Organized by the Center for Korean Studies, University of Kelaniya and the Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka, held in Colombo on 23rd November 2019.

“Sri Lanka Journals OnLine (SLJOL) Project: Increasing Global Visibility of Local Research Output” (2014). A presentation delivered as a Resource Person of the SLSTINET Seminar on Open Access to Research Information organized by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Colombo on 18th February 2014.

“Sri Lanka Journals OnLine (SLJOL): Increasing Global Visibility of Local Research Output” (2013). A presentation delivered as a Resource Person of the Workshop on Open Access organized by the Main Library, in collaboration with the Staff Development Unit of the University of Kelaniya on 19th December 2013.

“Use of Internet for Library Services” (2011). An invited lecture delivered at the Workshop on Basic Information Technology for Librarians organized by the IT Committee, Sri Lanka Library Association held at the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo on 15th December 2011.

“National bibliographic control: as per the National Library of Korea” (2010). An invited lecture delivered at the National Library and Documentation Services Centre of Sri Lanka in its’ Monthly Lecture Series (Lecture No. 236) on 23rd February 2010.

“E-Journals; Searching techniques and searching tools; Assisting library users for effective searching” (2007). Presentation made as a resource person at the Workshop on Development of e-information Skills organized by the University Librarians Association (ULA) of Sri Lanka at the Main Library, University of Ruhuna, Matara on 22-23rd February 2007.

“E-LIS: an international open access archive for LIS professionals” (2007). A presentation made as a resource person at the Seminar of the Sri Lanka Scientific & Technical Information Network (SLSTINET) at The National Science Foundation (NSF), Colombo on 8th February 2007.

“Classification of books and book shelving in libraries” (2006). A lecture delivered as a resource person at the Training Program for Public Librarians in the Colombo District organized by the Local Government Assistant Secretariat, Colombo District on 22nd December 2006.

“Internet search engines and Online search strategies for librarians” (2006). A Presentation made as a resource person at the Seminar of the Sri Lanka Scientific & Technical Information Network (SLSTINET) at The National Science Foundation (NSF), Colombo on 14th July 2006.