ircoutreach

Matildah Sakala, IRC DirectorJoseph Ngwira, IRC Assistant

Hope S. Bunda, Administrative Assistant

U.S. Embassy, LUSAKAU.S. Embassy, LUSAKA

MISSION OF THE IRC

To provide accurate and timely information about the United States, its policies, practices and society.

IRC OBJECTIVES

Identify and meet information needs of our audiences through out the country.

Enlighten audiences on issues of concern for both the U.S. and Zambia e.g. HIV & AIDS, democratic governance & systems, economic development and environmental protection including the fight against global terrorism.

To engender mutual understanding between the Zambian and American people through collaborative initiatives with our Zambian counterparts

AUDIENCES

U.S. Mission officials Zambian Government officials Print & electronic Media personnel Non-Governmental organizations Librarians University/college lecturers & students The business community & civic leaders The general public.

SUBJECT AREAS

U.S. Government Laws and Legislation U.S. Foreign Policy, especially on Africa U.S. Society & Values Political Security & Terrorism Democracy & Human Rights Economic Development & Business information Environmental issues Global Issues

TYPES OF QUESTIONS THE IRC ANSWERS Biographical information Articles from commercial databases foreign

newspapers e.g. New York Times & Herald Tribune

Contact details of U.S. Foundations Facts on Zambia & the U.S. Presidential speeches Elections, Democracy & Economic issues Information on American legislation and History

TYPES OF SERVICES OFFERED Reference services (via phone/email or in person)

Outreach services: Electronic Journals Article Alert Selective Dissemination of Information (SDIs) Programs - U.S. speaker programs, Book discussions, webchats

Free Internet access and training for registered members and other target audiences

TYPES OF INFORMATION SOURCES AVAILABLE

Print materials : Academic and professional books; Reference Books, Magazines & pamphlets

Biographies & American Fiction. Electronic Materials: Commercial data bases American Movies and Documentary DVDs and

Videotapes

CD-ROM & Database RESOURCES

InfoUSA Jstor Gale Academic Onefile Project Muse Swetswise HeinOnline Ebsco Host

VISIT THE HOME PAGE & Other U.S.G Links

The U.S. Embassy Home Page is a useful gateway to information and services:

://http . .zambia usembassy gov

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Learn more about U.S. foreign policy, society and values here:

http://www.america.gov

CONTACTING THE IRC

E-mail: irclusaka@state.gov

P.O. Box 32053,10101Phone: 01-227993/4Fax: 01-226523