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The Library combines a physical study environment, scholarly collections and digital access with staff support for enquiries, research guidance and resource discovery.
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Lyceum International College Kurunegala Branch Donates Library Books to Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
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56,818
Library Collection
758
Users
8
Library Staff
10,553
Library Usage
6,223,696
Total Searches - E Repository
1,496
E - Repository
62
Academic Staff
3,414
Number of Books Issued
Last Update: 31 December 2024