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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
/
Learn more about U.S. foreign policy, society and values here:
http://www.america.gov
