Abstract:
The study aimed to examine the automated circulation services and features and patterns in the library of
the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. A key issue identified was the significant disparity in students’
knowledge and experience regarding library circulation services across different faculties. Circulation
data covering the period from May 2024 to April 2025 were retrieved from the university library
management system and quantitatively analyzed to address the objectives of this study. A total of 36,575
circulation records were analyzed during the review period and findings revealed that students from the
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences accounted for most of the circulation activity, representing
approximately 55.6% of the total. University staff followed with 15.3%, and the Faculty of Management
and Commerce ranked third with 10.1%. Monthly usage trends indicated peak circulation activity among
students in January, February, March, October, and November. In contrast, staff members consistently
borrowed and returned throughout the year. The top ten most borrowed items were predominantly
Sinhala-language academic texts, reflecting localized academic needs in disciplines such as social
science, economics, and history. Based on these findings, the study recommends enhancements in
faculty-specific resource allocation, digital access expansion, targeted outreach for underutilized groups,
and calendar-aligned service optimization. These insights support evidence-based decision-making to
strengthen the library's role in advancing institutional teaching and learning goals.
