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DSpace Community: http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/664 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:57:21 GMT 2026-10-28T05:57:21Z Reading on Paper and on Screen of Teenagers: A Pilot Study of Two Schools in Colombo District, Sri Lanka http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/778 Title: Reading on Paper and on Screen of Teenagers: A Pilot Study of Two Schools in Colombo District, Sri Lanka Authors: Ratnayake, R.M.S.N. Abstract: With the development of computers, mobile phones and other digital devices with the internet, reading on screen has become an everyday activity as well as reading on paper. It is understandable that the task of reading has become more complicated with reading on screen. Therefore, the society is concerned about Reading on Paper and on Screen, especially of children and teenagers. The aim of the study is to gain an understanding of the nature of reading habits of teenagers in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Main objectives of the study are to investigate the nature and extent of reading habits of teenagers, to find out the medium that the teenagers prefer when reading and to find out the attitudes of teenagers towards reading paper and screen. Both groups use e-media as well as read books. Though the majority prefer Paper as the medium of reading, they use the Screen medium too. Since the teenagers are much used to screen, we can use it to improve reading. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/778 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z IMPORTANCE OF SHARING RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: AN ANALYSIS OF RECENT RESEARCH STUDIES http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/777 Title: IMPORTANCE OF SHARING RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: AN ANALYSIS OF RECENT RESEARCH STUDIES Authors: Ratnayake, R.M.S.N. Abstract: The goal of resource sharing in academic libraries is to maximize the availability of materials and services at the minimum cost. In this article, the researcher has considered the research done after 2000 to analyze. Some of the common areas of resource sharing in academic libraries that the researchers have identified are inter-library loan, exchange of publications, cooperative acquisition, cataloguing and classification, sharing of bibliographical data, preparation and maintenance of union catalogue and union list of serials, networking, exchange of library expertise and personnel etc. Later on, building up consortia made it convenient for academic libraries to share their resources. Even though there are barriers to resource sharing such as technology/infrastructure barriers, financial challenges, manpower limitations and legal, political and administrative barriers, the researchers have emphasized the importance of resource sharing among academic libraries. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/777 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Identifying the Special Requirements of Teen Library Users: An Analysis of Current Research Studies http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/776 Title: Identifying the Special Requirements of Teen Library Users: An Analysis of Current Research Studies Authors: Ratnayake, R.M.S.N. Abstract: Though the researchers and librarians paid attention to children and adults, they have not recognized adolescents as a special category as library users till recent times. The researchers have emphasized that teen library users have special requirements in addition to conventional ones. Basically, they expect the libraries to act as an Information Gateway as well as acting as a provider of information and information access from the internet and database access to book circulation and reference services etc. They expect the library to act as a Social Interaction or Entertainment Space with a special area assigned to them to meet with each other and do group activities. Since the teens are expected to be prepared for future employment, the libraries should act as a Beneficial Physical Environment by providing information and training for jobs and skills development. To fulfil these requirements, the researchers suggest a collaboration between school and public libraries, since both cater for the same group of clients. Keywords: Teen Library Users, School Libraries, Public Libraries Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/776 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z �� http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/775 Title: �� Authors: Ratnayake, R.M.S.N. Abstract: �� Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://172.16.0.14/handle/ihr21/775 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z