Final year students of 2019/2020 academic batch who are reading Bachelor of Science honors in Management launched a Student-Led Library on 28th April, 2025 at the FCBS study hall with the participation of Head of the department (Department of Business and Management studies), Dean (Faculty of Communication and Business Studies) and lectures. This CSR project done under the course of BMT 4063: Contemporary Issues in Management with the guidanceof Course Lecturer Mr. N. Thevanes. This Project aimed to reduce students’ screen time, promote reading habits, and address the lack of a dedicated library by providing a community-based donate-and-borrow system with resources in Sinhala, Tamil, and English.
During the planning phase, students held group discussions, assigned responsibilities, and collectively raised LKR 15,000 to purchase a custom book rack, stationery, and decorative materials for the library setup. A social media campaign was conducted to encourage book donations, receiving overwhelming support from both university members and external contributors, resulting in a diverse collection of over 160 books.
The library space was creatively enhanced with organized bookshelves, painted walls, motivational quotes, and live plants to create an inviting and intellectually stimulating environment. A unique borrow-after-donate system was implemented, where students could only borrow books upon donating one, with all transactions recorded to promote accountability. A dedicated quality assurance team ensured that the materials and overall setup met academic and aesthetic standards, guaranteeing sustainability and consistency.
Mr. N. Thevanes, the subject lecturer for Contemporary Issues in Management, celebrated the event with a symbolic donation of a book to the student-led library that emphasized the importance of the effort during the project’s official debut.
