
Senior Lecturer
Department of Animal and Food Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
P: +94 25 2221614 , F: +94 25 2221614
e Mail: chamindi_d@agri.rjt.ac.lk
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HIGHER EDUCATION
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
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KEY RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
MSSc In Library & Information Science (Kelaniya)
BA (Hons. in Library & Information Science)
Library Science
Agricultural Information Services
Digital Information Literacy
Information Literacy
Cataloguing and Classification
Certificate Course on Mastering Systematic Literature Review with Bibliometric Analysis Manuscript Writing and Publication, National Centre for Advanced Studies (NCAS), Sri Lanka.(2023)
Certificate in Staff Development Course for Probationary Lecturers, Staff Development Centre, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.(2012)
Certificate Course on Modern Library Practices (conducted for overseas Library professionals), National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research, Taramani, Chennai.( 2007)
Member of the editorial board, Rajarata University Journal, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Committee member of the establishment of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Committee Member of the Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Editorial Board member of the university newsletter, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Coordinator of the Library Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Member of the Management Committee of Sustainability of Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Member of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka.
Member of the Sri Lanka Library Association
Acting Librarian, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,Rajarata university of Sri Lanka(2023)
Acting Senior Assistant Librarian, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (From 1st November 2025 to present)
Member of the Advisory Committee of the AGRINET, Council for Agricultural Research Policy (From 1st January 2025 to present)
Dilrukshi, W. P. T., Wickramasooriya, H., & Sajeewani, H. W. K. (2024). Exploring digital literacy among the indigenous medicine university academics in Sri Lanka: A case study based on the Gampaha Wickramarachchi University of Indigenous Medicine in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka(ICULA 2024)
Dilrukshi, W. P. T., & Wickramasooriya, H. (2024). Perception of undergraduates on the library resources and services offered by the main library, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka: A case study. Proceedings of the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2024), Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Illangarathne, S. K., Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T., & Dilrukshi, W. P. T. (2022). Current status of the knowledge classification in the public libraries of Sri Lanka: Problems and future directions (A case study in Anuradhapura District). Proceedings of the International Arts Research Symposium (SEUIARS), Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T., Illangarathne, S. K., & Dilrukshi, W. P. T. (2021). Study of extensive reading preferences among the science-based undergraduates in Sri Lanka: A case study of medicine and agriculture faculties at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Dilrukshi, W. P. T., Illangarathne, S. K., & Wanasinghe, W. M. P. G. K. T. (2021). New online user service initiatives of public libraries during the long-term shutdown periods due to the unexpected circumstances: A case study in Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceedings of the 9th South Eastern University International Arts Research Symposium, Faculty of Arts and Culture, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, University Park, Oluvil, Sri Lanka
Dilrukshi, T., & Illangarathne, S. K. (2019). Current status & future challenges of the public libraries in Sri Lanka for the pattern change: A case study. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Dilrukshi, W. P. (2018). Efficiency of library extension services to promote reading habits among school children: A case of a selected educational zone in North Central Province. Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium – SEUSL, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Dilrukshi, W. P. T. (2017). Use of information communication technology (ICT) as a learning tool by the undergraduates: A case of the Agriculture Faculty, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Uwa Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
Dilrukshi, W. P. (2017). Information needs and information seeking behavior of agriculture scientists of the Department of Agriculture in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Library and Information Management, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Dilrukshi, W. P. (2015). Information needs and information seeking behavior of undergraduates: A case study based on the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (IRSYRUSL), Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
Dilrukshi, W. P. T., & Muddannayake, I. (2014). A study on agriculture information generation and dissemination at the Department of Agriculture (DOA) in Sri Lanka. Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, 18(1), 15.
Dilrukshi, W. P. T. (2014). Utilization of online journals by undergraduates: A case study based on the Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Conference on Information Literacy: Global Challenges and Local Solutions, National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dilrukshi, W. P. T., & Muddannayake, I. (2013). Information dissemination through extension services of the Department of Agriculture, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Research Symposium, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
