The Library Research Division of the National Library and Documentation Services Board conducted a workshop on library research methodology on 03.11.2011. Objective of the workshop was to make aware the library professionals about the library research methodology Mr.H M Gunaratna Band, former Assistant Director General, National Institute of Education, Dr. Watmanel Senavirathna, Librarian, Open University of Sri Lanka, Mr. G D Amarasiri Director, National Library and Documentation Services Board Served as resource persons.

The month of October has been declared as the National Reading Month by the National Library and Documentation Services Board. In relation to this the National Library offered one year free membership to 2,229 readers during the month of October last year. Many University Academics, Researchers, Journalists, University Students and many more made use of this opportunity. As such the National Library decided to launch the same programme to offer Ten Thousand (10 000) one-year free membership during the National Reading Month in October 2011.

You can make use of this offer only by visiting the National Library during the opening hours in October 2011. Application forms are obtained from the Main Counter of the Reader Services Division. All Sri Lankans irrespective of any limitations are eligible for membership. This could be a good opportunity for Academics, Researchers, University Students, Journalists and general information seekers to obtain one year free membership.