M.K. Weerasinghe

M.K. Weerasinghe is a Senior Professor and Head of the Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He has held multiple leadership roles including Director General of the National Library and Documentation Services Board (2008–2010) and Acting Head of his department on multiple occasions. His academic journey includes a B.A. from the University of Kelaniya, an M.Lib.I.Sc. from Punjab University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Antwerp, Belgium.

His research focuses on national libraries, technical services, and e-information systems. Notable projects include proposals for cultural national libraries and collaborative frameworks for library networks. He has authored over 30 research papers and presented at international conferences in Japan, Germany, and the U.S., addressing topics like leadership ethics and organizational restructuring of national libraries.

Professor Weerasinghe has received prestigious awards including the British Council Grants (1999, 2003) and a President’s Fund Scholarship (2005). He coordinates diploma and master’s programs in Library Science, emphasizing curriculum development and practical training. His work extends to community projects such as providing library resources to schools in difficult areas and promoting Buddhist literature preservation.

He currently serves as Course Coordinator for multiple Library Science programs and has been a key figure in shaping Sri Lanka’s library policies through his advisory roles in national committees and international conferences.