Beyond the traditional role of acquiring, organizing, disseminating and preserving information, librarians are called to teach strategies in information retrieval, evaluation and usage. Hence, this article gives an account of a partnership developed between Library and Faculty of Engineering (FoE), University of Moratuwa. This partnership called for an extended role of teaching information literacy skills for new entrants not limiting to the orientation programme.Key words: user education; information literacy, university libraries, library servicesJournal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka, Vol.13 (Special Issue). 2009 37-52

Outreach librarianship-a concept which had a history of more than 40 years-has been diversely used in libraries all over the world as well as in Sri Lanka. Outreach Librarianship is aimed to reach out to traditional and non-traditional library users, extending beyond the walls of a physical library to serve underprivileged communities. Establishment of Outreach Services Division in Library, University of Moratuwa has fulfilled a longfelt need to serve the community living in the vicinity of University of Moratuwa. "Child Development Programme" at Sumudu Preschool located in the University premises and "Reading Camp" at Bodhiraja Vidyalaya, Katubedda, Moratuwa are two outreach initiatives that the staff of Library, University of Moratuwa are currently engaged in. This paper describes the accomplishment of these two outreach initiatives through management of physical and human resources without an outreach budget.

Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer in Sri Lanka. Cancer is often curable if detected early. This study was conducted to investigate the level of knowledge of female undergraduates on prevention and control of breast cancer. Adopting the survey method, a semi-structured questionnaire was randomly distributed among 732 female undergraduates of three faculties of University of Moratuwa. Results revealed that the majority of the respondents have heard about breast cancer as well as some clinical features of breast cancer but their knowledge on risk factors of breast cancer and detection methods are not sufficient. They are aware about Breast Self-Examination (BSE) as a method of detection of breast cancer. However, majority do not know the technique of performing BSE. Their awareness about Well Woman Clinic is also low. Female undergraduates seek or encounter health related information through television, the Internet and newspapers as well as from medical officers. Majority do not believe the use of social media such as Facebook can be used to educate about breast cancers. Health education is vital in the university setup as undergraduates are future leaders. Regular awareness programmes to educate undergraduate about health aspects is the most preferred method.