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Kandy Regional Centre Library
The Kandy Regional Centre (KRC) Library is one of the eight regional libraries of the Open University of Sri Lanka, serving the university's second-largest user community.
Located in Polgolla, about 10 km from Kandy city, the library offers a peaceful environment for study and research, along with modern facilities such as air-conditioned reading rooms, group and individual study spaces, leisure areas, and computer workstations with internet access.
The library provides a rich collection of physical resources and access to a wide range of e-resources, supporting academic and research needs across disciplines. Students, staff, and external researchers are welcome as per university policies.
Email: krclib@ousl.lk, auwee@ou.ac.lk
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Phone: 081-2494495-7
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8.30 AM to 4.15 PM
Meet Our Staff
Senior Staff
Dr. Anoma U. Weerakoon
Senior Assistant Librarian
Mrs. Champika Priyadarshani
Library Information Assistant
Mrs. Pushpa Thennakoon
Library Information Assistant
Ms. Dimasha Rathnasiri
Project Assistant
Mr. Saman Yodhasinghe
Operation Assistant
Library Collection
Our Collection
- Books: Over 13,000
- Journals / Magazines: 300
- Statistical / Annual Reports: Over 1,000
- Course Materials: Over 3,000
- Past Question Papers: Over 700
- CD/DVD Collection: 400
- Newspapers
- Student Project Reports
- Special Collections
- Children’s Book Collection
- Newspaper Clippings
- Kandy Collection
| Library Services
Select a service to see details.
- 1. Reference Service
- 2. Document Delivery
- 3. Inter Library Loan
- 4. Inquiry Service
- 5. One-On-One Help Desk
- 6. Current Awareness Service
- 7. User Education Workshops
Reader Facilities
Our library offers a range of facilities to support your learning and research needs.
| Learning Spaces
Discover the variety of spaces at the KRC Library, designed to enhance your library experience.
- Individual Study Carrels: These private carrels provide the perfect spot for undisturbed silent learning.
- Reading Area: A dedicated space for consulting reference materials, ensuring a calm and resource-rich environment for in-depth study.
- Group Study Room: An ideal space for group discussions and peer learning.
- Past Paper and Course Material Zone: A specially designated area for easy access to past examination papers and course materials.
- Leisure Reading Area: This comfortable lobby space invites you to relax with a magazine, newspaper, or watch a video.
- Computer Terminals: Internet-enabled computers provide access to online resources, other digital tools, and for your document preparation processes.
| Membership
Who are Eligible for Membership?
- Registered OUSL students at or above Level 3
- Registered OUSL students enrolled in a two-year diploma program
- Postgraduate degree students
- Permanent academic, administrative, and non-academic staff
- Temporary staff
- Visitors (One-day membership available)
Membership Fee (Deposit) and Required Documents:
- Undergraduates: Rs. 500 + Library application form
- Postgraduates: Rs. 5,000 + Library application form
- Permanent Staff: No fee + Application form with Head's signature
- Temporary Staff with UPF: No fee + Application form with Head's signature
- Temporary Staff without UPF: Refundable deposit of Rs. 2,000 + Application form
- Visitors: Rs. 100 per day
For more details, please contact the library.
| Borrowing Facility
Students:
- Books: 2 books for 2 weeks
- Course Materials: 2 course materials for 2 weeks
Staff:
- Academic Staff: 3 books for 3 months
- Administrative Staff: 2 books for 1 month
- Non-Academic and Temporary Staff: 2 books for 2 weeks
Special Collections:
- Past Question Papers (PQP): Not available for loan
- Reference Materials: Issued after 3:00 PM and must be returned by 9:00 AM the following day
Students registered at the KRC Library can borrow books from the main library as well.
For further details, please refer to the library policies or contact the library staff.