Mrs.Yasanthini Godfrey Fernando
BSc in Agri (EUSL), MSc in NRM (UOP), PGDSNE (OUSL), DIPLIS (SLLA)
Assistant Librarian
Permanent Reference Section and Library Automation
Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies,
Eastern University, Sri Lanka
Telephone: +94 65 222 8381 | E-mail: yasanthinig@esn.ac.lk / yasaagri@gmail.com
- Masters in Natural Resource Management, PGIA, University of Peradeniya, 2014
- BSc in Agri, Eastern University, 2009
- Post Graduate Diploma in Special Need Education, the Open University Sri Lanka, 2015
- Diploma in Library Information Science, SLLA, 2018
- Masters in Library and Information Sciences, NILIS, University of Colombo (Reading)
- Member of Sri Lanka Library Association
- Information services and User Studies
- Library Management System (Library Automation)
- Collection and Development
- Student Counselor for the Academic Year 2017/2018
- Exo-member of Teachers’ Association, Eastern University
- Representative for Eastern University in the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka in 2022/2023
- Track Coordinating Secretaries – ICULA 2023
- Logistics Secretaries – ICULA 2023
- Track Coordinator – 6th International Research Symposium 2023, Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
- Resource Person for HDLIS, EUSL
- Conference Proceedings
Abstracts
Yasanthini, S and Seran,T.H (2009). The study of the status of Organic Farmers at Kaluwanchikudy village in Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the 65th Annual session. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science, 44
Yasanthini, S and Seran,T.H (2009). Weed and Pest management practices adapted by the Organic Farmers at Kaluwanchikudy village in Batticaloa District. Proceedings of the 65th Annual session. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science, 45
Yasanthini, G.F. (2020). Influence of Libraries on Learning Activities of Students in Secondary Schools in Paddipalai Division, Batticaloa West. Paper presented at International Research Conference 2020, Uwa Wellasa University of Sri Lanka, 444
Yasanthini, G.F. (2022). A bibliometric analysis of information sources used in research reports submitted by Undergraduates. Paper presented at NILIS Research Symposium 2021, University of Colombo., 31
Yasanthini, G.F., & Santharooban, S. (2022). Social Networking Platforms for Visual and Performing Arts Education. Empowering Libraries for a Sustainable Future. Proceeding of the 17th Annual National Conference on Library and Information Sciences 2022. Sri Lankan Library Association, 13.
Yasanthini, G.F., & Padmasiri, G.R. (2022). Inclusion of Creative Artworks in Institutional Repositories (IRs) of Fine Arts related Higher Education Institutions in Sri Lanka. Innovative Approaches to Mitigating Challenges in LIS Education. Proceeding of the Annual International Research Symposium 2022. National Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, 1
Yasanthini, G.F., & Padmasiri, G.R. (2023). Formats of library material preferred by visual and performing arts undergraduates. Research Excellence in Library & Information Science. Proceeding of the Annual International Research Symposium 2022. National Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo, 31
Full Papers
Yasanthini, G.F and Prashanthan, B (2019). Analysing the users’ satisfactory level of using library resources and services in Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies in Eastern University. Paper presented at 9th International Symposium, South Eastern University, Sri Lanka, 300-309
Yasanthini, G.F. (2020). அபரிமிதமான தகவல் வளர்ச்சிப்போக்கிற்கு கல்விசார்; நூலகங்களினூடான தகவல் வழங்கல் சேவையில் தகவல் தொடர்பாடல் தொழிநுட்பத்தின் வகிபாகங்கள். Paper presented at National Research Symposium 2020, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
Lavanya, J, & Yasanthini, G.F. (2023). ChatGPT in Education Including Its Threats and Limitations: A Rapid Review on Scopus Database. “Transforming Academic Libraries for a Sustainable Future”. Paper presented at Proceedings of 13th International Conference University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka October 26, 2023, 97-104
2. Journal Article
Yasanthini, G.F., & Santharooban, S. (2022). Online Resources Utilization of Visual and Performing Arts Undergraduates. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 7251. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7251
- Books
யசாந்தினி, ஜீ, எவ். (2013). மண்ணின்றிய பயிராக்கம். ISBN 978-955-44172-0-5
Virtual conferences/Symposiums
- International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Education and Library and Information Science By Eastern University on 9th of August 2018
- Library Research Symposium ” Paradigm Shift of University Libraries in the Digital World” at University of Colombo on 27th of November 2018
- International Conference conducted by University Library Association on 18th of September 2019
- International Conference at South Eastern University on 27th & 28th of November 2019
- National Conference at SVIAS on 24th of January 2020
- International Conference at Uwa Wellasa University on 29th of July 2020
- National Conference on Library & Information Science (NACLIS) 2021 organized by the Sri Lanka Library Association on 11th September 2021
- ICULA-2021 organized by the University Library Association on 22nd September 2021
- National Research Symposium 2021 organized by the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University on 24th & 25 of November 2021
- ICLIM 2021 organized by the Department of Library and Information Sciences, University of Kelaniya on 26th of November 2021
- Library Research Symposium 2021 organized by Library, University of Colombo on 9th of December 2021
- NILIS Research Symposium 2021: Paper presented on “A bibliometric analysis of information sources used in research reports submitted by Undergraduates“ on 24th of January 2022
- 17th Annual National Conference on Library & Information Science (NACLIS) 2022 organized by the Sri Lanka Library Association on 21st of September 2022
- 5th International Research Symposium 2022 organized by the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University on 29th of September 2022
- ICULA-2022 organized by the University Library Association on 27th of October 2022
- Library Research Symposium 2022 organized by Library, University of Colombo on 29th of November 2022
- Annual International Research Symposium 2022 organized by National Library and Information Sciences ,University of Colombo on 29th of December 2022
- 6th International Research Symposium 2023, Swamy Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies on 3rd of October 2023
- 13th International Conference University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka on 26th of October, 2023
- Annual International Research Symposium 2022. National Library and Information Sciences, University of Colombo on 15th of November 2023
Workshops
- ” Research Management tools and Techniques” at Eastern University on 14th of August 2018
- ” Plagiarism Checker – URKUND” at Eastern University on 6th of September 2018
- ” Enhancing the Quality Practices in Teaching” at SVIAS/ Eastern University on 17th of November 2018
- “Introduce Social Imaginaries and to seek possible avenues of networking ” at SriLanka Foundation, Colombo on 7th of February 2019
- ” Research Methodology and Statistics for Information Professional” at University of Kelaniya on 25 of March 2019
- “Local Knowledge for Global Problems: a transcultural approach” at Oruthota Chalets, Kandy on 6th of April 2019
- Learning Management System, Cloud Sharing & Google Scholar” at Eastern University on 26th of August 2019
- Referencing Styles in Academic Research” at SVIAS on 16th of October 2019
- “Administrative and Academic regulations pertaining to Universities” at Trinco Campus, EUSL on 13th & 14th December 2019
Webinars
- How to find Authentic Journals for Research Publication on 18th of June 2020
- Writing High Impact Research Papers and Optimize Citations to Published Research on 25th of June 2020.
- ”Conducting Literature Review” conducted by Clarivate on 19th of April 2022
- Research Basics with University Press Scholarship Online – Citations organized by Eastern University, Sri Lanka (Oxford University Press) on 27th of August 2021
- How to publish with Oxford Journals organized by Eastern University, Sri Lanka on 30th August 2021
- Roadmap for a Literature Review and the Use of Reference Management Tools to Improve Citations and Reference List organized by LISAA, University of Kelaniya on 15th of September 2021
- Art of Writing Abstracts: Towards a Scholarly Attempt organized by LISAA, University of Kelaniya on 9th of September 2021
- Introduction to Altimetric organized by Mizoram University, India on 14th September 2021
- Recognizing Predatory Journals organized by NILIS on 31st of October 2021
- Institutional Research Forum organized by the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University on 5th of November 2021
- “Conducting Literature Review” conducted by Clarivate on 19th of April 2022
- Institutional Academic Research Forum organized by the Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies, Eastern University on 16th June 2022
- Member of University Librarians’ Association
- Member of Teachers’ Association Eastern University
- Best Performance Award in Diploma in Library Information Science Level II Examination, SLLA, 2015
- Best Student Presentation Award received for presenting a paper on “A bibliometric analysis of information sources used in research reports submitted by Undergraduates” at the NILIS Research Symposium 2021 (virtual event) held on 24th January 2022