Regional Centre
for Strategic Studies
05 , February 2012
+94 112 690913, 690914
+94 112 690769
Email : rcss@rcss.org
KODIKARA LIBRARY
The Kodikara Library of the RCSS was established in March 2001. The library has an extensive collection of books, journals, reports and web documents covering numerous aspects of modern international studies. The Library is mainly used by local and international students and researchers pursuing studies on Sri Lanka and the South Asian region.

 

 

 

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The following specific issues are covered by the RCSS library
International & regional security
Terrorism
Nuclear issues
Human security
Military affairs
Governance
Arms control and disarmament
Gender issues and migration
Emerging security concepts
Conflict transformation and peacebuilding
Non-traditional security issues
Role of Digital Technology in International Relations
 
In addition to the physical collection, the RCSS library also maintains a large electronic repository of information on these issues. The electronic repository in the library continues to be updated and expanded regularly.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
RCSS library maintains collection of electronic theses and dissertations (MA/PhD) on Strategic Studies.
Databases
RCSS Library is privileged to have the access MERLN database, National Defense University, Washington DC, USA) through which it has developed a large electronic repository of information for scholarly purposes.
 
Journal Coverage
Adelphi Papers
Military Balance
Asian Survey
Military Psychology
Australian Journal of International Affairs
Political Science Quarterly
Conflict, Security and Development
Security Dialogue
Democratization
Security Studies
Foreign Affairs
Small Wars & Insurgencies
International Security
Strategic Comments
Journal of Conflict Resolution
Strategic Survey
Journal of Intervention and State Building
Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
Journal of Peace Research
Survival
 

 


 

         
  (Photo- Librarian conducting a Workshop on Capacity Building for Digital Library Reference to University Students) ( Photo-Ms. Kamani Perera addressing an International Conference on Information Sceince)

  

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Opening Times
The RCSS Library is open from 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekdays and closed during weekends and on mercantile holidays.
Contact Details
Anyone interested in strategic studies can obtain information visiting the library in person or e-mailing the Librarian at lib@rcss.org or kvithana@gmail.com.
Blog on Strategic Studies : kamani-strategicstudies.blogspot.com/

 

Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, 68/1, Sarasavi Lane (off Castle Street), Colombo 08, Sri Lanka.
Tel: (94-11) 2690913-4,Fax: (94-11) 2690769, rcss@rcss.org