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Facilities

Library

Established in 1985, the NIFS Library supports scientists, students, and visiting researchers with reference collections, open-access resources, reading facilities, and specialist research support.

About the NIFS Library

The NIFS Library was established in 1985 with a small collection of books and journals donated by Professor Cyril Ponnamperuma, well-wishers, and the Asia Foundation. Today, the library includes over 6,900 books, monographs, and edited volumes together with about 120 journal titles spanning a wide spectrum of sciences.

Visitors have access to internet facilities, photocopying and scanning services, and quiet reading spaces. The collection includes scientific newspapers, magazines, textbooks, monographs, edited volumes, periodicals, newsletters, and annual reports from local and foreign institutions.

Admission and Membership

All NIFS members, permitted outside researchers, and students are allowed to use the library facilities.

All NIFS staff members are eligible for membership until cessation of employment. Membership can be obtained by submitting the completed application form together with a copy of the appointment letter from NIFS.

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Library Team

Chandrika Tilakarathna

Chandrika Tilakarathna

Senior Assistant Librarian

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Roshani Witharana

Roshani Witharana

Library Assistant

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