Meet the Chief Librarian
Leading the development of library resources and services across CINEC Campus.
Poornika Sandamali Chandrawansha
Chief Librarian / Head – Learning Resource Center, CINEC Campus
PhD (Reading) · MSSc in Library & Information Science · BA (Special) in Library & Information Science
The Chief Librarian is responsible for the overall management and development of the CINEC Learning Resource Center, including library resources, information services, user support, research assistance, digital resources and the continuous improvement of library services.
With a professional commitment to supporting teaching, learning and research, the Chief Librarian works closely with students, academic staff, non-academic staff, researchers and other stakeholders to make sure the library keeps meeting the changing information needs of the CINEC community.
Professional Responsibilities
- Management and development of library collections
- Professional reference and information services
- Research and information support
- Development of electronic and digital library resources
- Information literacy and user education
- Current Awareness Services
- Selective Dissemination of Information services
- Document Delivery services
- Library planning and service development
- Collaboration with academic departments and other institutional units
- Promoting effective and responsible use of information resources
Areas of Professional Interest
Contact the Chief Librarian
- Emaillibrarian@cinec.edu
- Telephone011 448 6400 Ext. 153
- LocationGAFF Building, 1st Floor, CINEC Campus