ShelfConnect

Home libraries in Sri Lanka

ShelfConnect connects readers with home libraries that choose to share catalogues publicly. Search by city or district, explore books by title or ISBN, and contact library owners when details are shared.

30 listed libraries · 5,468 published book records searchable nationwide.

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What are home libraries on ShelfConnect?

Home libraries on ShelfConnect are independent collections run by owners who publish selected catalogue records for public discovery. The programme is operated by IAHS and focuses on heritage, education, and reader access across Sri Lanka.

How to find libraries in Sri Lanka

Use these tools to discover participating libraries and their published books:

  1. Open library search and filter by city, district, or country code LK.
  2. Use the library map to see locations that owners have opted to share publicly.
  3. Search books across all active libraries by title, ISBN, language, or keyword.
  4. Open a library profile to view published titles and send an inquiry when contact details are public.
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Library owners can register, submit their library for review, and publish catalogue records they want readers to discover. You control which contact details and map coordinates are shared.

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Frequently asked questions

ShelfConnect is a free home library network operated by the Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Studies (IAHS). It helps readers discover books and home libraries in Sri Lanka through a public online catalogue.

Use library search to filter by city or district, open the library map for locations that owners have chosen to share, or browse individual library profile pages with published book lists.

Yes. Book search looks across all active home libraries on ShelfConnect. You can search by title, ISBN, keywords, language, or publication year.

Library owners can register on ShelfConnect, submit their library for review, and publish catalogue records they want readers to discover publicly.

Yes. Searching catalogues and viewing public library listings is free for readers. Library registration is provided as part of the IAHS home library programme.