Dr. S. K. Illangarathne
Librarian
Library
Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
Biography
Dr. S. K.Illangarathne is the Librarian of the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka and a library and information science professional, researcher and academic with extensive experience in university library administration, information services, collection development, library automation and digital resource management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree and a Master of Social Sciences degree from the University of Kelaniya, and a PhD in Management Information Systems from Wuhan University of Technology, People’s Republic of China. His academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of Library and Information Science, information technology, knowledge management, digital libraries and emerging technologies.
Before joining the Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka as Librarian, Dr. Illangarathne served as a Senior Assistant Librarian at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. His work has included strategic library planning, policy development, collection development, digital information services, preservation of scholarly resources, information literacy and user-centred academic library services. His research addresses library performance evaluation, digital libraries, information-seeking behaviour, bibliometrics, library automation, Koha, green libraries, digital repositories, knowledge organization, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in libraries. He also contributes to professional education and capacity building as a visiting lecturer, mentor, trainer and resource person in Library and Information Science.
Educational Qualifications
PhD in Management Information Systems, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, People’s Republic of China
Master of Social Sciences (MSSc), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A. Hons.), University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Academic Positions
Librarian, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura (2024 - Present)
Visiting Lecturer, Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA)
Mentor, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya
Senior Assistant Librarian, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Administrative Positions
Member, Senate, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
Member, Library Committee, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
Member, Building and Land Committee, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
Member, Management Committee, Unit of International Affairs, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
Member, Committee for Formulating Policies to Prevent Ragging, Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka
Publications & Research
Books3
- Illangarathne, S. K. (2002). Photoshop: A Guide to Computer-Aided Design. Kelaniya: Author. ISBN 9559788000.
- Illangarathne, S. K. (2004). Illustrator: A Guide to Computer-Aided Creation. Author. ISBN 9559788019.
- Illangarathne, S. K. (2006). Computer Hardware: A Guide to Computer-Aided Creation. Author. ISBN 95558980000.
Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)4
- Gamage, S. K. N., Illangarathne, S. K., Kumudumali, S., & Nedelea, A. (2020). Terrorism and tourism: A systematic review of empirical literature. Revista de Turism - Studii și Cercetări în Turism, 29.
- Illangarathne, S. K. (2018). Determination of critical success factor for library performance: An application of fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP). EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics, Commerce & Educational Management, 4.
- Arumawadu, H. I., Kapila, R. M., Rathnayaka, T., & Illangarathne, S. K. (2015). K-means clustering for segment web search results. International Journal of Engineering Works, 2(8), 79-83.
- Arumawadu, H. I., Kapila, R. M., Rathnayaka, T., & Illangarathne, S. K. (2015). Mining profitability of telecommunication customers using K-means clustering. Journal of Data Analysis and Information Processing, 3(3). DOI: 10.4236/jdaip.2015.33008.
Conference Papers (National)8
- Ananda Tissa, R. D., & Illangarathne, S. K. (2023). Compilation of an electronic metadata index based on newspaper articles specific to Library & Information Science in Sri Lanka during 2011-2021.
- Illangarathne, S. K., Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T., & Dilrukshi, W. P. T. (2022). Current status of knowledge classification in public libraries of Sri Lanka: Problems and future directions. 11th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium.
- Dilrukshi, W. P. T., Illangarathne, S. K., & Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T. (2021). New online user service initiatives of public libraries during long-term shutdown periods: A Sri Lankan case study during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Illangarathne, S. K., Dilrukshi, T., & Kumburage, N. S. P. (2019). Current status of security at public libraries in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. 3rd National Library Research Symposium.
- Illangarathne, S. K. (2018). Sustainability of libraries through green technology initiatives: A case study in the library system of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
- Illangarathne, S. K. (2017). Multi-criteria evaluation system for university library performance in Sri Lanka. 2nd International Conference on Library and Information Management.
- Illangarathne, S. K., Siriwardana, A. S., Wijekoon, W. M. A. K., Harshani, K. R. N., Dilrukshi, W. P. T., & Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T. (2013). Digital information literacy framework for the information management sector of North Central Province in Sri Lanka.
- Illangarathne, S. K., & Dharmarathne, C. S. (2012). A study on information needs of academic staff members of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. 3rd LIS Research Symposium.
Conference Papers (International)6
- Illangarathne, S. K., & Luo, F. (2022). Analysis of health sciences undergraduates’ subject-oriented patterns: A case study of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka based on Koha time-series data. 2nd Virtual International Conference on Library and Information Science.
- Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T., Illangarathne, S. K., & Dilrukshi, W. P. T. (2021). Study of extensive reading preferences among science-based undergraduates in Sri Lanka. 4th International Conference on Library and Information Management.
- Dilrukshi, T., & Illangarathne, S. K. (2019). Current status and future challenges of public libraries in Sri Lanka for the pattern change: A case study. 3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management.
- Illangarathne, S. K., & Luo, F. (2018). Fuzzy extended analytic hierarchy process for standardized library rankings from the perspective of Sri Lankan libraries. Bangongshi Yewu.
- Illangarathne, S. K., & Luo, F. (2016). Research on MCDA approach for library ranking: A case study on university libraries in Sri Lanka. 13th International Conference on Innovation and Management.
- Illangarathne, S. K., & Wang, Y. (2016). Ranganathan’s five laws and their impact on technological innovations in Library and Information Science. International Conference on Innovation and Management.
Book Chapters1
- Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T., Dilrukshi, T., & Illangarathne, S. K. (2021). New online user service initiatives of public libraries during long-term shutdown periods due to unexpected circumstances: A case study in Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic. In COVID-19 Pandemic and Socio-Economic Issues: An Experience of Sri Lanka, pp. 1-10.
Thesis / Dissertation1
- Illangarathne, S. K. (2017). Research on Multi-Criteria Evaluation System for University Library Performance in Sri Lanka. Doctoral Dissertation, Wuhan University of Technology.
Awards & Distinctions
Best Paper Presenter Award, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (2022)
Best Paper Award, South Eastern University International Arts Research Session (2020)
Presidential Award, Sri Lanka Library Association, for service as Moderator of the Sankathana Public Lecture Series
Fields of Interest
Memberships
Fellow Member, Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) (2021 - Present)
Associate Member, Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) (2015 - 2021)
Member, International Engineering and Technology Institute (IETI), Hong Kong
Member, University Librarians’ Association of Sri Lanka (ULASL)