NILIS has the following permanent staff members conducting teaching and research.
| Name | Photo | Designation | Link to the Research Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Prasanna Ranaweera |  | Acting Director | Click here |
| Dr. Ruwan Gamage |  | Professor | Click here |
| Mr. Uditha Alahakoon |  | Senior Assistant Librarian | Click here |
In addition, there are nearly 50 visiting faculty members supporting the academic programs of NILIS.
| Name of the Lecturer | Specialization area | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. K.A.P. Siddisena | Research Methodology | Professor - Emeritus University of Colombo |
| Prof. Gamini De Alwis | Management | Former Professor Faculty of Management & Finance University of Colombo |
| Mr. G.R. Padmasiri | Classification | Librarian University of Visual & Performing Arts |
| Mr. M.N. Ravikumar | Information Technology | Senior Assistant Librarian Eastern University of Sri Lanka |
| Mr. T. Ramanan | Social Media | Senior Assistant Librarian Eastern University of Sri Lanka |
| Mr. Nishan Punchihewa | Information Technology | Senior Assistant Librarian University of Moratuwa |
| Ms. H.M.D.S.D. Somarathna | Information Literacy | Senior Assistant Librarian, University of Colombo |
| Mrs. D.M.P. Bandaranayake | Information Sources | Library Consultant Ministry of National Economics Affairs |
| Mr. Buddhin Kumara | Information Technology | Senior Assistant Librarian University of Moratuwa |
| Dr. Manoja Samaradiwakara | Research Methodology | Senior Assistant Librarian University of Moratuwa |
| Mr. K.M.A.S. Jayasooriya | Internet Literacy | Director, Provincial Library Service Board, Badulla |
| Ms. D.M.Y. Yomini Kumari | Information Literacy | Teacher Librarian, Katugaha Sri Dhammalankara Maha Vidyalaya |
| Mr. H.K. Karunasiri | Collection Management | Library instructor, Provincial Education Office, Badulla |
| Mr. D.P.C. Vithana | Children & Young Adult Literacy | Assistant Librarian University of Uva Wellassa |
| Ms. H.M.K. Herath Menike | Internet Literacy | Teacher Librarian, Mahamathya Vidyalaya, Bibila, Monaragala |
| Mr. J.M. Gunasekara | School Curriculum | Library coordinator, Bibila |
| Ms. K.G.D.E. Dilrukshi | Collection Management | Teacher Librarian, Wepassawala, Pattiyagedara |
| Ms. W.P.G. Piyaseeli | Internet Literacy | Teacher Librian, Rideemaliyadda Maha Vidyalaya, Mahiyanganaya |
| Ms. R.M.K. Rathnayaka | School Library | Monaragala Educational Zone, Monaragala |
| Ms. U.G.M.C.M. Samarakoon | Information Sources | Senior Assistant Librarian, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, Homagama |
| Dr. Champa Alahakoon | Library and Information Profession | Assistant Librarian University of Peradeniya |
| G.M.S.K. Gunarathna | Media | Audio Visual Officer, Center for Education Technology of Media, Open University of Sri Lanka |
| Ms. H.W.S.K. Pushpakanthi | Information Management | Deputy Director National Library and Documentation Board |
| Mr. Chinthaka Ranasinghe | IT |