2022 Master of Sciences (MSc) Data Science

  Faculty of Information Technology, ICBT Campus, Sri Lanka - work  

  Completed

2021-2025       Master of Social Sciences (MSSc) Degree in Library and Information Science

  Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2015 - 2020     Bachelor of Art Honors in Library and Information Science

Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. GPA: 3.7 (Second Class Upper Division)

2019                Certificate Course in Advance Information Technology for Social Sciences (AITSS), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2018                 Certificate Course in Information Technology for Social Sciences (ITSS)

                         Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2018                 Certificate Course in Information Literacy

                         ICT Centre, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2017                 Certificate Course in Korean Language (Basic Level)

                         Department of Modern Language, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

2016                 Certificate Course in Chinese Language

                         Department of official Language, Language Laboratory, Sri Lanka

2012                 Certificate Course in Database and Management Systems (SQL Server 2005)

                         Lilith Ethulathmudali Vocation Training Centre, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka

2021                 Certificate Course in NDG Linux Unhatched course

                         Cisco Networking Academy (Online)

2021                 Certificate Course in Linux PAM Administration

                         Alison Academy (Online)

Working Experience

Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka. (Since 15/03/2022 Up to now )

Temporary Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka. (2021-2022)

Temporary Demonstrator, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka.

Assistant Librarian (Information Technology) Library, Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC), Sri Lanka.

Webmaster, ICLIM Research Symposium web, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Webmaster, URSS Research Symposium web, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Webmaster, ICGD Research Symposium web, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Webmaster, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Webmaster, Centre for Quality Assurance University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Webmaster, Department of Library and Information Science University of Kelaniya.

Webmaster, Palm Leaf Manuscript Study Research Center, University of Kelaniya.

Consultation, Koha Library System Main Library ANC Education.

Consultation, Koha Library System Main Library Royal collage.

Library Trainee (6 Months), Main Library, Sir John Kotalewala Defense University, 2020.

Library Trainee (6 Months), Main Library, Sri Jayawardhanapura University, 2018.

Marketing Officer –Central Finance Company in Matugama Branch

Hands-on Experiences

Installed and configure the Koha Library System, ANC Education Main Library, Sri Lanka.

Installed and configured the Koha Library System, Korean Centre, University of Kelaniya.

Installed and configure the Koha Library System, Katana Police Academy, Sri Lanka.

Installed and configured the Koha Library System, Shanthinikethanaya Pirivena, Divulapitiya. Sri Lanka.

Design & Developed Library Mobile App for SLTC Library.

Design the conference Flyers - ICLIM 2021

Design and video Editing on the International conference – ICLIM 2021

Design Webinar Flyers – Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya

Design Journal Cover page – Library and Information Science Department, University of Kelaniya

Design Library user guide cover page for Wayamba University Library.

Design Logo and Journal Cover page for Sociology Department 30th anniversary.

Design Web site for Set Anthony's Collage in Wattala.

Koha Library Automation Software

Digital Library Systems (Greenstone, Dspace)

Web Designing (Joomla, WordPress, HTML, CSS,) and web Hosting

Database Management System (SQL)

Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, Debian Server)

Image Editing & Video editing (Adobe Suite)

Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Google Products

Programming (Visual Basic, PHP)

Dissertation

“An exploratory study on web-based user services in university libraries in Sri Lanka: A content analysis approach”  MSSc in Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya, 2024.

“Use of Information Communication Technologies for the conservation and the propagation of Sri Lankan Indigenous Medicine”, BA in Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Science, University of Kelaniya, 2020.

Abstracts

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D 2021. “Leveraging Social Media Analytics (SMA) for Enhanced Library Services: A case Study of User Engagement and Feedback.”. 5th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM - 2023), 29th - 30th November 2023, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D 2021. “Use of Research Support Devices and Tools by Undergraduate of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanks.”. 5th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM - 2023), 29th - 30th November 2023, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D 2021. “Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of the Undergraduate Students of the Wayamba University Library Network (WULN).” Virtual Library and Information Science Library Research Symposium (VICLIS – 2021) Sri Lanka Technological Campus, Sri Lanka.

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D 2020. “Effectiveness of Webinars in Disseminating Knowledge and Information among Library and Information Science Professionals, Researchers and Knowledge Seekers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka” NILIS Research Symposium (NRS - 2020) National Institute of Library and Information Science University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D 2020. “Study of usage in cloud computing and data migration in selected technical libraries in Sri Lanka” NILIS Research Symposium (NRS - 2020) National Institute of Library and Information Science University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D 2019. Use of Information Communication Technologies for the conservation and the propagation of Sri Lankan Indigenous Medicine. 3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM - 2019), 26th – 27th November 2019, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D 2017. “The extension Services operating in public library of Sri Lankan: Colombo District” 2nd on Library and Information Management (ICLIM - 2019) University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Extended Abstracts

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D., Dayananda A.P.M.M.D.B., Somananda B., "Use of data science to improve library services and user engagement: A Study Based on Wayamba University Libraries. International Conference Building Sustainable Libraries for Connecting Communities(ICBSL 25), 28th January 2025,The Department of Library & Information Science at Bharathidasan University, India.

A.P.M.M.D.B. Dayananda, W.M Thusithakumari, K.G.I Jayawardena, D.G.R.L. Gunarathna, P.W.A.S.D Ransara. 2021. “User satisfaction of Library Services during COVID – 19 pandemic: with Special Reference to Wayamba University Main Library, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (WUSL)”. 4th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM - 2022), 26th November 2022, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

P.W.A.S.D. Ransara, Rev. Palukandewe Seewali, A.P.M.M.D.B Dayananda, D.G.R.L Gunarathna. 2021. “The Library Automation through the Cloud Computing server: Based on Digital Ocean Cloud server”. 4th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM - 2022), 26th November 2022, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

D.G.R.L. Gunarathna , A.P.M.M.D.B Dayananda, P.W.A.S.D Ransara. 2021. “Effectiveness of the Canvas Learning Management System: Students view of the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies”. 4th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM - 2022), 26th November 2022, Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Book

Editorial Manager, Journal, Advanced Journal of Library and Information Management (AJLIM) – 2024.

Editor, Abstract Volume, International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM) – 2021.

Editor, Journal, Samaja sangathika – 2021.

Journal Article

Ransara, P.W.A.S.D. ‘An Investigative Study on the Use of Information and Communication Technology Techniques for the Preservation of Indigenous Medicine Palm Leaf Manuscripts’ published in the Journal of Archeology, Tourism and Anthropology (2022).

Technical coordinator, 5th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM 2023) – Department Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Technical coordinator, 30th Anniversary Ceremony of Sociology Department Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.

Technical coordinator, 4th International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM 2021) – Department Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

Assistant coordinator, Virtual International Conference on Library and Information Science (VICLIS) – Sri Lanka Technological campus, Sri Lanka,

Volunteer, International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM – 2019), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.

Volunteer, International Conference on Library and Information Management (ICLIM – 2017), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya.

Resource Person, Preparing the format and layout of the thesis, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2025

Resource Person, Workshop on Koha Installation, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2022

Resource Person, Workshop on Library for ICT, Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Libraries, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021

Resource Person, Workshop on google Application, Sociology Department, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021

Resource Person, Workshop on Koha Library Automation software, ANC Education Main Library, Sri Lanka, 2021.

Resource Person, Workshop on Free google Application, Kothalawala Defense University library, Sri Lanka, June 2020.

Communication

Able to listen actively to absorb and interpret information from wide ranging sources and provide clear verbal instructions.

Organizing & Leading

Able to organize work effectively through the experience gained in participating in event organizing as a member of various student societies at College and University.

Good team worker & can work well under pressure

I’m having the experience of being a team worker & working for solutions in critical issues by participating in various events at College and University.