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ousl library
We are a network with 8 regional center libraries & the main library in colombo, being the nodal point which is open for open & distance learners, teachers and researchers
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a book of your interest
Staff & student who are members of the library can enjoy the lending service.
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Powering Knowledge. For this, you can select one of them.
SearchBooks
The OUSL Library offers a quick and easy way to locate library materials in one stop across the
variety of collections of the Open University library.
SearchPast Papers
Access past examination papers and prepare for your exams with confidence.
SearchOUSL Publications
Find research publications and other materials from the Open University community.
Log into Your Library Account
Access your library account to see your circulation history and to
extend your borrowing period.
OUSL Library network consists of the Main University Library at Nawala and 08 Regional Centre
libraries.
The Library network holds a rich collection of books, journals, magazines, statistical reports,
etc.,
and provides
a wide range of services for its users
In line with the vision and mission of the Open University of Sri Lanka, the library network offers
a variety of services to its members to enhance the academic excellence of the university through
teaching, learning, and research. The library collection, taking the above functions into
consideration, has a direct relationship with overall courses taught at the university. In addition,
other reading materials, such as novels, magazines, newspapers, etc., are also housed in the library
for your leisure reading. As one of the most important sections in the university, the library seeks
all the possible ways to provide relevant, balanced, and timely information sources and resources to
fulfill your academic goals, which in return helps the university to produce quality graduates and
researchers for society.
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