The library boasts of a rich collection of books especially in the areas of research method and theories. The book section also includes a collection of dissertations at graduate and masters levels, and PhD theses.
The library operates a documentation service that provides newspaper clippings and a collection of conference/seminar papers and other unpublished materials that fall within the CBR research agenda.
The library also holds a collection of more than one hundred journal titles some of which date as far back as 1910. Some of the notable journals include Uganda Journal, African Affairs, African Political… etc.