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INFORMATION INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER RESOURCE CENTER
(IRC)(IRC)
INFORMATION INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER RESOURCE CENTER
(IRC)(IRC)AMERICAN EMBASSYAMERICAN EMBASSY
http://rwanda.usembassy.govhttp://rwanda.usembassy.gov
E-mail: [email protected]: [email protected]
Thaïs RUBONEKAThaïs RUBONEKA
IRC Assistant and WebmasterIRC Assistant and Webmaster
What is IRC• A component of the Public Affairs
section• IRC role is to promote understanding
between Rwanda and the United States offering reading and research facilities.
• IRC has a Library and an internet corner
IRC Collection1. Books
* Our IRC has a library with about 3000 books in all areas: American history, politics and society, US economy,
human rights, global issues like HIV/AIDS, gender, environment, media…
(French and English books available) * Educational advising books and catalogues for both graduates
and undergraduates.
2. Periodicals
• IRC has subscription to the 45 periodicals (French and English):
• Jeune Afrique, Paris Match, Femme Actuelle, the economist, Business Week, New Scientific, Entrepreneur, Amina,….
Internet Corner
• 4 computers with free internet access (for research purposes only)
• Internet service available Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Online resources
• IRC has a new Wiki site• IRC wiki collects and provides electronic
resources and tool kits that can be useful for researchers, journalists, students, lectures and all the people seeking US information in many areas.
• Power point presentations on different subjects• Visit the IRC wiki at :
http://irckigalirw.pbworks.com
IRC services
• Research service: IRC Staff assist with research requirements related to US
• Lending services: 2 books can be borrowed for 2 weeks
• Education advising: Assistance for individual interested in studying in US
Membership
• Open to professionals and students• At no cost• Requirements: a professional card or student
card can allow you to be registered.• Library hours: Monday- Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Address• INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER• Public Affairs Section• American Embassy• Tel: 250-596 400• [email protected]• http://rwanda.usembassy.gov
