The Anuradhapura Regional Centre Library is one of the 8 Regional Center Libraries of the Open University of Sri Lanka. It is situated in Jayanthi Mawatha, Anuradhapura.

ARC Library was established in 2010 and currently the library has a collection of around seven thousand study materials recommended by the academic staff of the OUSL. Presently, ARC library offers many library services and facilities to the staff and students.

Services Offered

The ARC library is currently providing book borrowing Facility for all the members of
the ARC library. The students in level 3 and above who have not obtained membership at
the main library Nawala, or any other regional centre library can apply for membership at
Anuradhapura Regional Centre library.

Reference Service is open to all the Registered students of the OUSL.

Staff and Students can send inquiries by,
Email : arclibrary23@gmail.com

Workshops are conducted by the ARC Library to develop the skills of the OUSL
students.

upcoming workshops

Workshop Topic Time Duration
Overview of OUSL Library Resources, E Resources and Library Services 2 hours
Information Literacy Skills 2 hours
Citation Management and Tools 2 hours
How to Find Literature for Research 2 hours
Writing a Research Proposal 2 hours

Google Sheet Should be added

  • Student Name: Full name of the student.
  • Email and Contact Number: Student’s email address along with a contact number for communication.
  • Faculty: The faculty or department to which the student belongs.
  • Suggested Workshops: List of workshops that the student is interested in attending.

Library Collection

  • Textbooks
  • Past Question Papers (PQPs)
  • Course Materials
  • Periodicals
  • Law Reports
  • Newspapers
  • Statistical Reports
  • Audio/Video Materials

Library Facilities

  • Reading and Study Spaces
  • Computer Facility
  • Internet Facility

staff members

S.M.C.J.Samarasingha
Assistant Librarian

supporting staff

K.M.K.N.Senarathne
Library Attendant