National Institute of Library & Information Science (NILIS)

National Institute of Library & Information Science (NILIS) NILIS is one of the few affiliated institutions of the University of Colombo. NILIS offers Postgradu Under the project 4,000 school libraries were developed.

The National Institute of Library and Information Science (NILIS) was established in 1999 by the NILIS Ordinance. The establishment of the institute was a result of the World Bank funded General Education Project 2, (GEP 2). The purpose of the GEP 2 was to improve the different education sectors in Sri Lanka including the School Library sector. When the World Bank mission was working in close cooperation with the National Library and Documentation Services Board (NLDSB) which was the local counterpart of the School Library sub sector, the NLDSB proposed to establish a training institute to support the school library development programme at the latter part of the project. The proposal was accepted and the World Bank advisory team of the project invited the NLDSB to submit a suitable proposal for consideration. Then NLDSB developed the NILIS project proposal with the help of a local consultant (Prof. W B Dorakumbura) who prepared the proposal with the assistance of the professional staff of NLDSB. They used the initial UGC, Inter University Committee of Librarians (IUCL) proposal to establish a Postgraduate Institute in Library and Information Science in preparing the project proposal but developed a new proposal to meet the special requirements of the school library sector and LIS sector in general with special attention to the objectives of the GEP 2 project. This proposal was accepted by the authorities with minor modifications and became the foundation of the NILIS.

✨ UOC OPEN DAY 2026 | Visit the NILIS Stall! ✨ 🌟 Explore Your Future at the University of Colombo 🌟 Looking to advan...
21/09/2026

✨ UOC OPEN DAY 2026 | Visit the NILIS Stall! ✨
🌟 Explore Your Future at the University of Colombo 🌟
Looking to advance your qualifications, start a career in information management, or pursue higher education? Meet us at the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS) stall!
🔹 Date: September 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Help Zone Premises, University of Colombo
🎯 NILIS Stall Number: 16
👥 Who Should Attend? Students who have completed O/L or A/L Undergraduates & Bachelor’s degree graduates Postgraduate candidates & those seeking PhD studies in education or information-related fields Library and information sector professionals
🌟 Come • Explore • Plan Your Future 🌟
Organized by the Career Guidance Unit, University of Colombo. 📞 NILIS Contact: 070 147 8679 📧 Email: [email protected]

✨ *UOC OPEN DAY 2026*✨🌟 *Explore Your Future at the University of Colombo* 🌟 🔹*September 23, 2026*⏰ *9.00 AM – 4.00 PM*📍...
17/09/2026

✨ *UOC OPEN DAY 2026*✨

🌟 *Explore Your Future at the University of Colombo* 🌟

🔹*September 23, 2026*
⏰ *9.00 AM – 4.00 PM*
📍 *Help Zone Premises, University of Colombo*

👥 *Who Should Attend?*
🔸*Students who have sat for G.C.E. A/L recently*
🔸*Grade 13 Students*
🔸*Grade 12 Students*
🔸 *Students currently studying for the G.C.E O/L who intend to pursue Advanced Level Studies*

🌟 *Come • Explore • Plan Your Future* 🌟

🎯 *Organized by*
*Career Guidance Unit*
*University of Colombo*

Establishment of the NILIS Alumni Association To join Please Fill the form below නිලිස් ආදි විද්‍යාර්ථීන්ගේ සංගමයට සම්බන...
11/08/2026

Establishment of the NILIS Alumni Association To join Please Fill the form below නිලිස් ආදි විද්‍යාර්ථීන්ගේ සංගමයට සම්බන්ධ වීම සදහා ෙමම සබැදිය ෙවත පිවිෙසන්න.

This form collects initial details for the upcoming NILIS Alumni Association. If you have completed any regular program at the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo—ranging from Advanced Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma to Postgraduate Diplom...

📢 WE ARE HIRING! 🚀The National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo, is looking ...
26/07/2026

📢 WE ARE HIRING! 🚀

The National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo, is looking for a qualified and dynamic individual to join our team as:

💻 Coordinator (Learning Management System & Website)
📌 On Assignment Basis

🎓 Qualifications Required:
Degree in:
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Multimedia
• Software Engineering
• ...or any other degree with a significant component of IT.

⏳ Closing Date: 10th August 2026

👉 How to Apply:
For full qualifications required and application details, visit our website at nilis.cmb.ac.lk or click the link below!
https://sl1nk.com/gzplgft

Diploma Awarding Ceremony Session 2
20/06/2026

Diploma Awarding Ceremony Session 2

NILIS Diploma Awarding Ceremony 2026 Session II

NILIS Diploma Awarding Ceremony 2026
20/06/2026

NILIS Diploma Awarding Ceremony 2026

NILIS Diploma Awarding Ceremony 2026 Session I

📢 Closing Date Extended!Don't miss your opportunity. Applications are now open until 26th June 2026.🌐 Visit nilis.cmb.ac...
06/06/2026

📢 Closing Date Extended!

Don't miss your opportunity. Applications are now open until 26th June 2026.

🌐 Visit nilis.cmb.ac.lk for more details and apply online.

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National Institute Of Library And Information Sciences (NILIS)
Colombo
00300

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+94112507150

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