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Matildah Sakala, IRC DirectorJoseph Ngwira, IRC Assistant
Hope S. Bunda, Administrative Assistant
U.S. Embassy, LUSAKAU.S. Embassy, LUSAKA
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MISSION OF THE IRC
To provide accurate and timely information about the United States, its policies, practices and society.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CD-ROM & Database RESOURCES
InfoUSA Jstor Gale Academic Onefile Project Muse Swetswise HeinOnline Ebsco Host
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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
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