{"id":4229,"date":"2025-08-18T11:03:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/?page_id=4229"},"modified":"2025-09-09T21:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T15:42:22","slug":"ws-senior-citizen-edu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/ws-senior-citizen-edu\/","title":{"rendered":"Workshop for Introducing the Curriculum on Financial, Mobile, and Information Literacy for Senior Citizens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- NRS25 \u2022 Librarian Workshop (two-column layout with white title) --><\/p>\n<div class=\"nrs-scope\">\n<style>\n    \/* ---- Theme-safe, fully namespaced styles ---- *\/\n    \/*.nrs-scope{--brand:#003366;--accent:#1e88e5;--ink:#1f2937;--muted:#6b7280;--bg:#f7fafc;--card:#fff}*\/\n    .nrs-scope{--brand:#001a33;--brand2:#001027;--accent:#1e88e5;--ink:#1f2937;--muted:#6b7280;--bg:#f7fafc;--card:#fff}\n    .nrs-scope *{box-sizing:border-box}\n    .nrs-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:auto;padding:32px 20px;color:var(--ink);background:var(--bg);\n      font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,\"Noto Sans\",\"Liberation Sans\",sans-serif}<\/p>\n<p>    \/* HERO *\/\n    .nrs-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--brand),#0b4c8a);color:#fff;border-radius:18px;padding:32px 28px;display:grid;gap:10px}\n    .nrs-badge{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);\n      border-radius:999px;padding:6px 12px;font-size:14px}\n    .nrs-hero h1{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,38px);line-height:1.2;color:#16537e} \/* force dark blue title *\/\n    .nrs-kicker{font-weight:700;color:#16537e}<\/p>\n<p>    \/* GRID *\/\n    .nrs-grid{display:grid;gap:24px;margin-top:26px}\n    @media (min-width:900px){.nrs-grid{grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr}} \/* left main, right column *\/<\/p>\n<p>    \/* CARDS & TYPO *\/\n    .nrs-card{background:var(--card);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(17,24,39,.08);padding:22px}\n    .nrs-card h2{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:clamp(20px,2.5vw,26px)}\n    .nrs-list{margin:12px 0 0;padding-left:18px}\n    .nrs-muted{color:var(--muted)}<\/p>\n<p>    \/* NOTICES & CTAs *\/\n    .nrs-notice{background:#f0fdf4;border:1px solid #bbf7d0;color:#065f46;border-radius:12px;padding:12px 14px;margin-top:14px}\n    .nrs-cta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-top:14px}\n    .nrs-btn{appearance:none;border:none;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 16px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;\n      display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}\n    .nrs-btn.primary{background:var(--accent);color:#fff}\n    .nrs-btn.ghost{background:#eef6ff;color:#0b4c8a}<\/p>\n<p>    \/* GALLERY *\/\n    .nrs-gallery{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:12px}\n    @media (min-width:720px){.nrs-gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}}\n    .nrs-gallery figure{margin:0;background:var(--card);border-radius:12px;box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(17,24,39,.06);\n      overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e5e7eb}\n    .nrs-gallery img{width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;display:block}\n    .nrs-gallery figcaption{padding:10px 12px;font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}<\/p>\n<p>    \/* RIGHT COLUMN: meta *\/\n    .nrs-meta{display:grid;gap:10px}\n    .nrs-meta-row{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center}\n    .nrs-meta-label{min-width:110px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600}\n  .menu-button {\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    color: #003366;\n    padding: 10px 18px;\n    border-radius: 5px;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    display: inline-block;\n    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  .menu-button:hover {\n    background-color: #005A9C;\n    color: #ffffff;\n  }<\/p>\n<p>  @media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .menu-button {\n      padding: 8px 14px;\n      font-size: 0.95em;\n    }\n  }  \n<\/style>\n<nav style=\"background-color: #003366; 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Panels<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/speakers-nrs25\">Speakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/publication-nrs25\">Publication<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/venue-and-access-nrs25\">Venue &amp; Access<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/contact-nrs25\">Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"menu-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/faq-nrs25\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<div class=\"nrs-wrap\">\n    <!-- HERO --><\/p>\n<section class=\"nrs-hero\">\n      <span class=\"nrs-badge\">Part of <strong>NILIS Research Symposium 2025 (NRS25)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Workshop for Public Librarians: Introducing the Senior Citizens\u2019 Curriculum<\/h1>\n<p class=\"nrs-kicker\">Financial \u2022 Mobile \u2022 Information Literacy<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"nrs-grid\">\n      <!-- LEFT: MAIN CONTENT (Intro + Background + Photo Highlights) --><br \/>\n      <main><\/p>\n<article class=\"nrs-card\">\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>\n            The <strong>Workshop for Public Librarians: Introducing the Senior Citizens\u2019 Curriculum<\/strong><br \/>\n            will be held on <strong>27th September 2025<\/strong> from <strong>9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m<\/strong><br \/>\n            at the <strong>NILIS Auditorium, University of Colombo<\/strong>.<br \/>\n            Organized as part of the <strong>NILIS Research Symposium 2025 (NRS25)<\/strong>,<br \/>\n            this event is held free of charge and by invitation only, with participation limited to Public Librarians from the Western Province.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n    The workshop is conducted as a <strong>resource and experience sharing event<\/strong> following<br \/>\n    the successful completion of the research study on enhancing<br \/>\n    <strong>financial, mobile, and information literacy among senior citizens<\/strong>.<br \/>\n    It aims to present the outcomes of the project, share best practices,<br \/>\n    and encourage replication of the curriculum in other libraries across the country.\n  <\/p>\n<h2>Background<\/h2>\n<p>\n            In 2024, the National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo,<br \/>\n            launched a research and development initiative to empower older adults with essential<br \/>\n            <strong>financial, mobile, and information literacy<\/strong> skills. The project is funded by the<br \/>\n            <strong>National Science Foundation (NSF)<\/strong> of Sri Lanka.\n          <\/p>\n<p>\n            The <strong>Principal Investigator<\/strong> is <strong>Professor Ruwan Gamage<\/strong>, with<br \/>\n            <strong>Dr. Prasanna Ranaweera<\/strong> (Acting Director \u2013 NILIS) and<br \/>\n            <strong>Ms. Varuni Gangabadaarachchi<\/strong> (Chief Librarian, Colombo Public Library) serving as collaborators.<br \/>\n            The curriculum was piloted at the <strong>Colombo Public Library<\/strong> with trained resource persons and librarians.<br \/>\n            Participant feedback indicates improved confidence in using mobile devices and in conducting safe financial transactions.\n          <\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"nrs-card\" style=\"margin-top:24px\">\n<h2>Photo Highlights from the Pilot at Colombo Public Library<\/h2>\n<div class=\"nrs-gallery\">\n<figure>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1-scaled.jpg\"\n                   alt=\"Inaugural session: Professor Ruwan Gamage addressing participants.\" \/><figcaption>Inaugural session\u2014Prof. Ruwan Gamage addressing participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2-scaled.jpg\"\n                   alt=\"Teaching associate delivering a session with slides.\" \/><figcaption>Teaching associate leading a module.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3-scaled.jpg\"\n                   alt=\"Trainer presenting tips on avoiding over-indebtedness; audience engaged.\" \/><figcaption>Avoiding over-indebtedness\u2014practical strategies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure>\n              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5-scaled.jpg\"\n                   alt=\"Mr. Hiran Sameera conducting a hands-on smartphone session.\" \/><figcaption>Hands-on smartphone skills with Mr. Hiran Sameera.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"nrs-muted\" style=\"margin-top:10px\">Captions can be edited to match your institutional style or to credit photographers.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>      <\/main><\/p>\n<p>      <!-- RIGHT: ABOUT + PARTICIPATION\/CTA + AT A GLANCE --><\/p>\n<aside>\n<section class=\"nrs-card\" aria-labelledby=\"nrs-about\">\n<h2 id=\"nrs-about\">About the Workshop<\/h2>\n<p>Building on the pilot, NILIS invites public librarians to a focused workshop that will:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"nrs-list\">\n<li>Introduce the finalized curriculum for senior citizens;<\/li>\n<li>Release a series of <strong>YouTube video guides<\/strong> for librarians and resource persons;<\/li>\n<li>Share <strong>experiences and best practices<\/strong> from trainers and participants; and<\/li>\n<li>Showcase outcomes from the Colombo Public Library program to support replication in other libraries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"nrs-notice\"><strong>Participation:<\/strong> Free of charge \u2022 By invitation only. Public Librarians from the Western Province may submit an expression of interest.<\/div>\n<div class=\"nrs-cta\">\n            <!-- Replace # with your actual Google Form link --><br \/>\n            <a class=\"nrs-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/GRYyTnPHBaQ64KYa6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit Interest (Google Form)<\/a><br \/>\n            <!-- Replace # with your YouTube playlist or video link --><br \/>\n            <a class=\"nrs-btn primary\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Avlaj7Z6I-s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube Video on the First Session<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"nrs-card\" style=\"margin-top:24px\" aria-labelledby=\"nrs-ataglance\">\n<h2 id=\"nrs-ataglance\">At a Glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"nrs-meta\">\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-row\">\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-label\">Date<\/div>\n<div>27 September 2025<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-row\">\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-label\">Time<\/div>\n<div>9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-row\">\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-label\">Venue<\/div>\n<div>Colombo Public Library Conference Hall<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-row\">\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-label\">Cost<\/div>\n<div>Free<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-row\">\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-label\">Eligibility<\/div>\n<div>Public librarians in the Western Province of Sri Lanka(by invitation)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-row\">\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-label\">Contact<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"mailto:nrssecretariat@nilis.cmb.ac.lk\">nrssecretariat@nilis.cmb.ac.lk<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-row\">\n<div class=\"nrs-meta-label\">More info<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/nrs25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NRS25 Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/aside><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home About Call for Contributions Registration Important Dates Program Senior Training Workshops &amp; Panels Speakers Publication Venue &amp; Access Contact FAQs Part of NILIS Research Symposium 2025 (NRS25) Workshop for Public Librarians: Introducing the Senior Citizens\u2019 Curriculum Financial \u2022 Mobile \u2022 Information Literacy Introduction The Workshop for Public Librarians: Introducing the Senior Citizens\u2019 Curriculum will [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4229"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4229"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4229\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4280,"href":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4229\/revisions\/4280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}