Aims and Objectives

To ensure that documentary resources of national significance relating to Sri Lanka are collected, preserved and made accessible.
To make available the National Collection (Sri Lanka Collection) for the use of all sections of the community in meeting the nation’s information needs
To make available all other publications published in, or relating to Sri Lanka or foreign publications that cater the local user needs.
To receive all Sri Lankan publications under the Legal Deposit Law
To preserve the national and cultural heritage of Sri Lanka
To disseminate information in a very user-friendly manner
To promote and enhance resource sharing and co-operation among libraries and library professionals
To enhance learning and knowledge creation