Mrs. T.M. Seneviratne

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Address:
Senior Assistant Librarian
Research Support Services Division,
Library, University of Moratuwa,
Katubedda
10400,
Sri Lanka.
Office:
+ 94-714-433-627
+94-112-650-301 Ext. 1503
 
Email:
thusharims@uom.lk
  • Bibliographic Control
  • Collection Development
  • Information Literacy
  • Research Methodology
  • Scientometry

Visiting Lecturer

  • Bachelor of Education 2007/2008, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Diploma in Library and Information Management 2007/2008, National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Intermediate Certificate in Library and Information Management 2007/2008, National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Preliminary Certificate in Library and Information Management 2004/2005, 2007/2008, National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Diploma in Teacher Librarianship 2004/2005, National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Academic Governance

  • Acting Librarian (24th February, 2012 to 4th March, 2012; 20th July 2007 to 25th August, 2008; 11th June, 2007 to 16th June, 2007; From 16th April, 2007 to 24th April, 2007; From 6th Sept., 2004 to 10th Oct., 2004)
  • Head-Research Support Services (Sept. 2020 to date)
  • Head-Outreach Services (Sept. 2013 to Dec. 2019)
  • Head-Technical Services (Jan. 2020 to Sept. 2020 (Acting); Oct. 2011 to Feb. 2012 (Acting); March 2016 to August 2016 (Acting); Feb. 2009 to Aug. 2013; Nov. 1999 to Feb. 2004)
  • Head-Acquisitions (Acting) (Jan. 2018 to Dec. 2018; Jan. 2014 to April 2014)
  • Head-Reference Services & User Education (Feb. 2005 to Jan 2009)
  • Head-Reader Services (Sept. 2014 to Dec. 2014 (Acting); Feb. 2004 to Feb. 2005 (Co- Head)
  • Supervision of Library Bindery (Nov. 2017 to Jan. 2018; July 2006 to June 2007)

Research Interests

  • Environmental Awareness
  • Health Literacy

University Research Grants

  • Knowledge and information-seeking behaviour of Engineering, IT & Architectural female undergraduates on prevention & control of cancers with Dr. Suraj Perera, Consultant Community Physician & Primary Care Physician, National Cancer Control Programme, Ministry of Health and Dr. Sujitha A. Seneviratne, Resident Physician, South Colombo Teaching Hospital, Kalubowila (2014-2015) – Principal Investigator
  • A Study of information literacy skills of the undergraduate students of University of Moratuwa - with Prof. (Mrs.) Vathsala Wickramasinghe, Senior Lecturer, Department of Management of Technology, University of Moratuwa. (2009) – Co-investigator
  • An assessment of users preferences for electronic and print information resources with Mrs. Neetha Damayanthi, Senior Assistant Librarian, University of Peradeniya. (2008) – Co-investigator

Research Supervision

  • L.R. Amarakoon (MIM/13/03): Explorative study on the low usage of social media by main university libraries in Sri Lanka: With special reference to Facebook. Masters of Information Management (MIM). National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo
  • H.T.K. Kumari (MIM/16/17): Evaluation of the usage of ICT for junior science education: A case study at Ananda Balika Vidyalaya, Kotte. Masters of Information Management (MIM). National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo

Education

  • Masters in Library and Information Science (2003)
    Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. (2008)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management (2000)
    Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
  • Bachelor of Science Special Degree in Zoology with Second Class Upper Division Honours (1998)
    Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
  • Diploma in Advanced English for Academic and Administrative Purposes (1998)
    University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Certificate in English for Careers (1994)
    University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Professional Affiliations

  • Member- University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka [ULASL] (since 2000)
    General Secretary (2008/2009)
    Editor (2017/2018)
    Executive Committee Member (2003/2004, 2023/2024)
  • Member - Sri Lanka Library Association (since 2005)
    Fellow Member (since 2021)
    Associate Member (since 2015)
    Member of Publication Committee (2015-2018; 2021 to date)
    Member of Research Committee (2023/2024)
    Member of NACLIS Group (2016/2017, 2019/2020 )
  • Member - University of Moratuwa Teachers Association [UMTA] (since 2000)
    Trustee (since 2023 to date)
    Executive Committee Member (2022/2023)
    Assistant Secretary cum Assistant Treasurer (2001-2005 )
  • Member - Alumni Association of University of Moratuwa (since 2023)
  • Member - Alumni Association of Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya (since 1998)

Positions

  • Senior Assistant Librarian Grade I (15/02/2011 to date)
    Senior Assistant Librarian Grade II (15/02/2005 to 14/02/2011)
    Assistant Librarian (Transitional) (01/10/2003 to 14/02/2005)
    Assistant Librarian (15/02/2000 to 30/09/2003)
    Assistant Librarian (On Contract) (01/11/1999 to 14/02/2000)

Employer: University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Responsibilities

  • Facilitating access to information and fostering knowledge dissemination within the university and community.
  • Organizing, cataloguing, and maintaining library collections, ensuring materials are easily searchable and accessible.
  • Assist patrons in locating resources, provide research assistance, and offer guidance on using library resources effectively.
  • Curating collections to meet the needs and interests of patrons.
  • Developing educational programs and promoting literacy initiatives.
  • Enhancing the visibility of research and publications.
  • Staying abreast with emerging technologies and trends in information management to continually enhance library services and resources.

Position: Demonstrator – Department of Zoology (Oct. 1998 to Oct. 1999) Employer: University of Kelaniya

Responsibilities

  • Conducting laboratory classes (Semester 1-8), tutorial classes (Semester 6) & arranging field trips (Semester 5)

Professional Assignments

  • Member, Engineering Faculty Curriculum Revision Committee – 2025 Intake (since June 2023 to date)
  • Library nominee for the Senate Research Committee (since November 2022 to date)
  • Member, Senate Research Sub-committee to propose a journal to initiate by the University of Moratuwa (since August 2022 to date)
  • Faculty-Library Liaison Member, Faculty of Engineering (since 2012 to date)
  • Member, Editorial Board - UoM Newsletter (since 2012 to date)
  • Member, Committee on Preparation of a Report on Improving University Ranking (Dec. 2022- May 2023)
  • Member, Orientation Committee, Faculty of Engineering (2017, 2018, 2019)
  • Invited member of Intellectual Property Advisory Committee (2016-2017)
  • Country Coordinator, International Availability of Scientific Publication (INASP), United Kingdom (2015-2016)
  • Member, Sri Lanka University Games Souvenir and Printing Committee (2013)
  • Member, Communication Skills Development Coordination Committee, Faculty of Engineering (2007)

Scholarly Contributions

Member of Editorial Board

Member of Panel of Reviewers

  • Journal of University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka [JULA] (2008-2010, 2014-2017, 2018-2024}
  • Sri Lanka Library Review [SLLR] (2021-2023)
  • Essays & Reminiscences: A Felicitation in Honour of NTSA Senadeera
  • National/International Conferences/Academic Sessions, University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka [ULA] (2014, 2016, 2018, 2022-2023)
  • National/International Conferences on Library and Information Science, Sri Lanka Library Association [SLLA] (2015, 2022-2023)
  • National/International Conferences/Academic Sessions of the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences [NILIS] (2013)
  • Library Research Symposium, University of Colombo (2021-2023)
  • Virtual International Conference on Library and Information Science (2021-2022)
  • Best Presenter Award for 'A Bibliometric Analysis of Grey Literature on the Bolgoda Ecosystem with Special Reference to Theses and Dissertations.' WildLanka International Conference (2023).
  • Ms. Vijita de Silva Research Award for the best-completed research in the Library and Information Science field in Sri Lanka titled 'Environmental Awareness on Bolgoda Ecosystem.' Sri Lanka Library Association (2023).
  • Presidential Award for Scientific Research evaluated by peers and published in International Scientific Journals cited in the Science Citation Index. 'Journal of Applied Ichthyology 21(2): 146-150, 2005.' National Research Council, Sri Lanka (2005).
  • IFLA/NORAD Travel Grant to attend the 71st World Library and Information Congress, Oslo, Norway. Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Norway (2005).
  • ADB Scholarship to follow Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management in Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, Science and Technology Personnel Development Project, Asian Development Bank (1999).
  • Gold Medal for the Best Performance in Zoology at the B.Sc. (Special) Degree Examination, Alumni Association of the Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (1998).

Journal Articles

  • Wickramasinghe, V., & Seneviratne, T. (2022). Information literacy of first-year undergraduates across disciplines - engineering, architecture, and information technology. EDULIB Journal of Library and Information Science, 12(2), 89-98. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17509/edulib.v12i2.45953
  • Wickramasinghe, V., & Seneviratne, T. M. (2021). Development of information literacy over an undergraduate degree programme - comparison of first- and final-year students. Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science, 10(4), 218-228. https://jalis.in/10-4.htm
  • Seneviratne, T. M., Perera, S. & Seneviratne, S. A. (2016). An analysis of the level of knowledge on prevention and control of breast cancer among female undergraduates of University of Moratuwa. Journal of University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 19(02), 11-26. https://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v19i2.7884
  • Amarakoon, L.R. & Seneviratne, T.M. (2015). Changing dimensions of libraries in internet era: social media applications in libraries - is the Facebook being used effectively in marketing main university libraries in Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka Library Review, 29(Special issue), 129-137.
  • Kodikara, R. C., Seneviratne, T. M., & Punchihewa, C. N. D. (2014). Beyond the walls: Outreach initiatives in Library, University of Moratuwa. Sri Lankan Journal of Librarianship and Information Management, 5(2), 10-22. https://doi.org/10.4038/sllim.v5i2.7155
  • Seneviratne, T. M. & Wickramasinghe, V.M. (2010), Information literacy skills of undergraduates of University of Moratuwa. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 14(1), pp. 15-30. https://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v14i1.2685
  • Seneviratne, T. M. (2009). Going the extra mile: information skills development at University of Moratuwa. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 13(Special Issue), 37-52. https://doi.org/10.4038/jula.v13i2.530
  • De Mel, G. W. J. L. M. V. T. M., & Pathiratne, A (2005). Toxicity assessment of insecticides commonly used in rice pest management to the fry of common carp, Cyprinus carpio, a food fish culturable in rice fields. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 21(2), 146-150. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1439-0426.2004.00607.x
  • Seneviratne, T. M, (2004). Internet and its impact on library and information services: a case study at University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 8, pp. 21-41.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. (2003). Effects of the Internet on the libraries and information services in the developing countries with special reference to Sri Lanka. Journal of the University Librarians' Association of Sri Lanka, 7, pp. 44-55.

Conference Proceedings – Full Papers

  • Seneviratne, T. M., Kodithuwakku, U., & Kodikara, R. (2019). Educational use of handheld mobile devices: a survey of mobile phone application use by first year university students. In Proceedings of the 3rd National Library Symposium, (pp. 59-70), National Library & Documentation Services Board.
  • Seneviratne, T. M., Kodithuwakku, A. K. U., & Punchihewa, C. N. D. (2018). Managing the change in library orientation programmes for new entrants of University of Moratuwa with a special reference to Faculty of Engineering. In Proceedings of the 2nd National Library Symposium, (pp. 149-157). National Library & Documentation Services Board.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. & Navaneethakrishnan, S. (2018). Research productivity of University of Moratuwa: A study based on the Scopus database. In W. J. Jayaraj, S. Santharooban, & M. N. Ravikumar (Eds.) Proceedings of International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Education and Library and Information Science, (pp. 134-145). Library Network, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
  • Kodithuwakku., U. & Seneviratne, T. M. (2017). Perspectives of library staff on outreach activities of Library, University of Moratuwa. In B. M. M. C. B. Hindagolla, S. Arulanantham, R. Amarasekera, C. N. K. Alahakoon (Eds.), Proceedings of the National Conference of University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka 2017, (pp. 80-90). University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka.
  • Kodithuwakku, U. & Seneviratne, T. M. (2015). Evaluating outreach activities of the Library, University of Moratuwa: Perspectives of beneficiaries. In Proceedings of International Conference on Library and Information Science 2015, (pp. 41-53). Sri Lanka Library Association.
  • Amarakoon, L. R. & Seneviratne, T. M. (2014). Social media and library marketing: is Facebook being used effectively in promoting library resources and services of main university libraries in Sri Lanka? In Proceedings of the NILIS Research Symposium, (pp. 21-30). National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. (2014). Fiction reading: Reader's choices of fiction books in the library, University of Moratuwa. In Proceedings of National Conference in Library and Information Science: Addressing future LIS challenges: Through technology, innovation and design, (pp. 18-23). Sri Lanka Library Association.
  • Kodikara, R. C., Seneviratne, T. M., Punchihewa, C.N.D. (2013). Beyond the walls: outreach initiatives in Library, University of Moratuwa. In Proceedings of NILIS Research Symposium: Information Management in a Multi-Literacy Environment, (pp. 67-81). National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo.
  • Wickramasinghe, V. & Seneviratne, T. (2013). Information literacy of undergraduates for lifelong learning. In Proceedings of International Conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning, (pp. 126-132), University Grants Commission.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. (2012). Print vs electronic: Preferences for emerging research library, Proceedings, NILIS Symposium 2012: Changing Library Strategies for the New Generation of Users, (pp. 162-169). National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo.
  • Damayanthi, K. P. N. & Senevirathne, T. M. (2008). Print vs electronic: User preferences for information resources: A comparative study. In Proceedings of National Conference in Library and Information Science [CD-ROM]. Sri Lanka Library Association.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. (2007). Federated searching: New option for Sri Lankan university libraries in the digital era. In Proceedings of National Conference in Library and Information Science: Information management in the Digital environment [CD-ROM]. Sri Lanka Library Association.

Conference Proceedings – Abstracts

  • Jayawardena, C., & Seneviratne, T. (2023a). Bibliometric analysis of grey literature on the Bolgoda ecosystem with special reference to theses and dissertations. In Proceedings of the Annual Session of Department of Wildlife Conservation (WILDLANKA International Symposium), (p. 12.) Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka.
  • Jayawardena, C., & Seneviratne, T. (2023b). Environmental awareness of the Bolgoda ecosystem: Approaches and actions. In Proceedings of the Annual Session of Department of Wildlife Conservation (WILDLANKA International Symposium), (p. 19). Department of Wildlife Conservation, Sri Lanka.
  • Seneviratne, T. M., & Jayawardena, C. L. (2023a). A sense-making approach for engineering undergraduates to retrieve environmental management information on Bolgoda ecosystem. In Proceedings of 2nd International Conference of National Library of Sri Lanka 2023 (pp. 23-29). National Library and Documentation Services Board
  • Seneviratne, T. M., & Jayawardena, C. L. (2023b). Scientometric analysis of scholarly impact of ISERME Proceedings 2017-2022. In Proceedings of 6th International Research Symposium 2023 (p. 25). In National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo
  • Seneviratne, T. M., & Peiris, K. P. N. D. (2023). Overview of scholarly journal publishing in Sri Lanka with special reference to Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL). In Proceedings of 6th International Research Symposium 2023 (p. 28). In National Institute of Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo
  • Tennakoon, T. M. R. P. K., Dissanayake, K. H., & Seneviratne, T. M. (2023). A walking and talking library: A study on the impact of the strategy "Read - aloud" on older adults with vision impairments. In Proceedings of International Conference on Library and Information Science, (p. 54), Sri Lanka Library Association
  • Seneviratne, T., & Jayawardena, C. (2022). Simultaneous development of research skills and environmental awareness through library orientation: A case study. 17th Annual National Conference on Library and Information Science, (p. 10). Sri Lanka Library Association
  • Seneviratne, T. M. (2017). Impact of internet on library and information services: experience of an academic library in a technical university. In Proceedings of International Conference on Library and Information Management. (p. 64). University of Kelaniya
  • Seneviratne, T. M. & Boteju, P. (2017). Innovation and entrepreneurship in universities: role of university library. In Proceedings of the National Conference in Library and Information Science. (pp. 96-102). Sri Lanka Library Association.
  • Seneviratne., T. M., Kodithuwakku, U. & Punchihewa, C. N. D. (2017). Building relationships through outreach activities in academic libraries; examples from University of Moratuwa. In Proceedings of National Conference on Library and Information Science 2017. (pp. 109-114). Sri Lanka Library Association.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. (2016). Moving with Social media: Effective use of Face book fan page of Library, University of Moratuwa. In Proceedings of the International Conference of University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (p. 21). University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. & Kodithuwakku, U. N. (2016). An account on information literacy programme conducted for the National Diploma in Technology students. In Proceedings of the International Conference of University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka (p. 198). University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka.
  • Seneviratne, T. M., Perera, S. & Seneviratne, S. A. (2015). Health information seeking and information encountering of female undergraduates: a pilot study at University of Moratuwa. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Library and Information Science 2015. (pp. 170-171). Sri Lanka Library Association.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. & Wickramasinghe, V. M. (2009). A Study of information literacy skills of engineering undergraduates at University of Moratuwa. In R. Rodrigo (Ed.), Proceedings of Engineering Research Unit Annual Symposium. University of Moratuwa.
  • Seneviratne, T. M. & Wickramasinghe, V. M. (2009). Information literacy skills of undergraduates of the Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa, In Proceedings of the Faculty of Architecture Research Conference. University of Moratuwa.
  • Wijeratne, A. & Seneviratne, T. M. (2005). 71st IFLA in Norway 2005: New ports for university libraries through a voyage of discovery, Proceedings of ULA's Achievers Colloquium. University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka.
  • De Mel, G. W. J. L. M. V. T. M. & Pathiratne, A. (2000). Toxicity assessment of insecticides commonly used in rice pest management to the fry of common carp, Cyprinus carpio, a food fish culturable in the rice fields. In Proceedings of 20th Annual Sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.

Books and Book Chapters

  • Jayawardena, C., & Seneviratne, T. (2023). Bolgoda ecosystem: A selected bibliography. Nine Publishing. ISBN 978 624 5717 29 3
  • Wickramasinghe, V., & Seneviratne, T. M. (2022). Information literacy skills - A comparison of two undergraduate cohorts with and without instruction. In M.P. Singh and S.K. Sonkar (Eds.). Management of modern libraries in new normal, (pp. 351-371). Corvette Press ISBN: 978-93-91385-10-1
  • Seneviratne, T. M. & Kodikara, R. C. (2021). Research commons: Bringing research support activities of the University of Moratuwa to the next level. In P. Wijetunge, and C. N. K. Alahakoon (2021). Shifting paradigm of Sri Lankan University libraries: some pragmatic elucidations (pp. 127-146). Nine Publishing. ISBN: 9786245717149
  • Amarakoon, L. R. & Seneviratne, T. M. (2014). Academic libraries are at across road in the Internet era - use of social media in promoting academic library resources and services with special reference to Facebook use: A review. In L. Piyarathana, W.A. Weerasooriya & R.D. Ananda Tissa (Eds), Kritavedi: Senior Professor Piyadasa Ranasinghe Felicitation Volume, (pp. 623-635). Ragama: Prof. Piyadasa Ranasinghe Foundation. ISBN: 9789554563285

Magazines Articles

  • Jayawardena, C., & Seneviratne, T. (2022). The Bolgoda ecosystem: A laboratory in the neighbourhood. Bolgoda Plains, 2(2), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.31705/bprm.v2(2).2022.7 ISSN 2815-0082; ISSN 2815-0066 (Online)
  • Seneviratne, T. & Kodikara, R. (2022). Research support activities of Library, University of Moratuwa: Bringing to a next level via research commons. Bolgoda Plains, 2(1), 36–39. https://doi.org/10.31705/BPRM.v2(1).2022.10 ISSN 2815-0082; ISSN 2815-0066 (Online)
  • Seneviratne, T. M. (2006). New accessions in e-way: New Additions E-Group of Library, University of Moratuwa. MultiInform -Publication of Eastern University of Sri Lanka, 2 pp. 1-5. ISSN 1800-2579

Newsletter Articles

  • Seneviratne, T. M., & Peiris, K. P. N. D. (2023). Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL) as a platform for scholarly publications by state universities of Sri Lanka. Newsletter: Quarterly Bulletin of Sri Lanka Library Association, 40(1), 28-31. Sri Lanka Library Association. ISSN 1391-2531
 

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