BIOGRAPHY

Mrs. Sajeewanie D. Somaratna, currently serving as the Deputy Librarian of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. In 2005, she joined the University of Colombo as an Assistant Librarian, accumulating 20 years of experience in the university library sector to date.

She obtained her B.Sc. Special degree in Zoology from the University of Colombo in 2001. Following this, she completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and Master of Library & Information Science, both from the University of Colombo. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education in 2011 and is accredited as a Teacher in Higher Education by SEDA, UK.  Mrs. Somaratna also serves as a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, and the National Institute of Library and Information Science.

She has contributed to approximately 30 publications in the LIS field, mainly focusing on Library user studies, service quality management and LIS education. Mrs. Somaratna was recognised as a Senate awardee for research excellence at the University of Colombo in 2021 and 2022. Beyond her research endeavours, she extends her capacity as a reviewer in national and International refereed journals, serves as an editor in several professional organisations, and is a member of National task forces and professional bodies.

Qualifications, Fellowships and Certifications

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Zoology 2001

    University of Colombo

  • PG. Dip. in Business Management 2004

    University of Colombo

  • Masters in Library and Information Sc. 2009

    University of Colombo

  • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education 2011

    SEDA, UK

Positions

  • Present 2024

    Deputy Librarian

    The Library, University of Colombo

  • 20232022

    Acting Librarian

    The Library, University of Colombo

  • 20232019

    Activity Coordinator of AHEAD project

    Ministry of Education

  • Present 2012

    Visiting Lecturer

    National Institute of Library and Information Science, University of Colombo.

  • 2024 2005

    Senior Assistant Librarian (Gr. I)

    The Library, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo

  • 2017 2016

    Editorial Board Member

    University of Colombo Annual Research Symposium

  • 20122011

    Editor

    The Journal of University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka

  • 20112009

    Assistant Editor

    University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka

  • 20122010

    Treasurer

    Sri Lanka Association for Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE)

  • 20132012

    Committee member

    Annual Research Symposium Committee, University of Colombo

  • 20112010

    Committee member

    Faculty Club, University of Colombo

  • 20032002

    Assistant Lecturer

    Department of Zoology, University of Colombo