SLLA – Sri Lanka Library Association

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Who We Are and What We Stand For

The Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) was incorporated by Law No.20 of 1974 of the National State Assembly and amended by act. no. 7 of 2004. The SLLA is a founding and executive member of the Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA) of Sri Lanka. It holds membership of the Regional Federation of South Asian Library Associations (REFSALA), Commonwealth Library Association (COMLA) and the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). SLLA President is the current chair person of REFSALA.

Professional qualifications and training obtained through the SLLA are recognised by the Government of Sri Lanka as the basic requirements for entry to careers in library and information science. As SLLA is the only professional body representing all library professionals in Sri Lanka, its professional courses are accepted on par with those of leading international professional associations.

Our Vision

To be the center of excellence in the field of Library, Documentation and Information Science through an educated and proactive membership and collaboration with other stakeholders in the field.

Our Mission

To act as the pivotal professional body for library, documentation and information services in the country, by providing library education programs, setting professional standards etc.

Act & Rules

These rules were adopted at the SLLA’s 54th AGM in June 2014 and amended earlier in October 2013, in line with the SLLA Incorporation Law of 1974 and its 2004 amendment.

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Library Association memberships

Associateship

According to the Sri Lanka Library Association (Incorporation) (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 2004, the Membership consists of corporate members and non-corporate members. The Corporate members consist of Fellows and Associates who shall have voting rights; The non-corporate members (persons not eligible to be corporate members) shall have no voting right.

Chartered Librarians

The Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA), incorporated by the Act of Parliament “ The Sri Lanka Library Association (Incorporation) Law No. 20 of 1974 as amended by the Sri Lanka Library Association (Incorporation) (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 2004” is the sole body assigned with the responsibility of safeguarding the Profession of Library & Information Science in Sri Lanka, interests of its members and the General Public.

Fellowship

According to the Sri Lanka Library Association (Incorporation) (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 2004, the Membership consists of corporate members and non-corporate members. The Corporate members consist of Fellows and Associates who shall have voting rights ; The non-corporate members (persons not eligible to be corporate members) shall have no voting right.

Life Membership

According to the Sri Lanka Library Association (Incorporation) (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 2004, the Membership consist of corporate members and non corporate members. The Corporate members consist of Fellows and Associates who shall have voting rights ; The non corporate members (persons not eligible to be corporate members) shall have no voting right.

Non-Coporate Membership

SLLA Membership

News & Events

Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science

One of the major activities of SLLA is the production of library personnel required by the country. Qualifications of SLLA are recognized by public and private sector organisations for recruitment and promotion of library personnel. SLLA is represented in governances of library related government authorities and institutions.

Course on Library Automation (COLA)

Certificate Course on Library Automation (COLA) is an esteemed course by the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA). SLLA conducts a library automation course to enhance librarians’ skills in utilizing Information Communication Technologies to disseminate and retrieve information. Course duration is 9 months. The core curricula include the usage of KOHA for database management in libraries.