Pattani campus Raweewon Khampol

American Corner Pattani was first opened for use on January 26, There was the formal opening ceremony on February 17, 2005.

Service Hours The corner is opened to public during library business hours: During regular semesters a.m. – p.m. on Weekdays a.m p.m.on Saturdays a.m. – p.m.on Sundays

Service Hours (cont.) During summer semesters a.m. – p.m. on Weekdays a.m. – p.m. on Saturdays During vacations a.m. – p.m. on Weekdays Closed on Public Holidays

STAFF Director 3 reference librarians 2 supporting staff for DVC activities 5 students

AC Resources Books (620 titles, 1,039 items) (at Jan.19, 2006) ***About 250 books moved from the John F. Kennedy Collection.*** 35 Vedio Cassettes 20 CD-ROMs / DVDs 17 Periodicals 1 Newspaper (USA Today)

Books “ AC” or “Ref AC” at the book spines. 187 AC books were checked out. 26 AC Books were renewed. (at Jan.19, 2006)

Periodicals and Newspaper 2 copies of the newest periodicals and newspapers are set on AC Shelves. The back issues of periodicals, allowed to borrow 5 items/2 days. The newspapers, allowed to use in the library.

Audio-Visual Materials The users can use the vedio cassettes, DVDs, CD-ROMs, Multimedias and satellite programs at the corner.

Hi-Speed Internet Access

There are 6 computers with hi-speed internet access and there are 4 professional reference staff for fast and efficient information retrieval. Approximately there are 20 users / day.

Service Statistics MonthGeneral Services Internet Services October November December Total 364 1,068

Activities Digital Video Conferences Exhibitions American Corner Tours User education: internet searching

Digital Video Conferences

DVC Topics English Language Teaching Series (Every first Tuesday of the month) Education Politics Culture etc.

“New Ways in Teaching EFL Speaking” / Jan.17,2006

DVC: The Learner-Centered Approached Towards Education for Sustainable Development September 8, 2004

DVC: The Learner-Centered Approached Towards Education for Sustainable Development September 8, 2004 / 68 participants

DVC: Visual and Performing Arts September 27, 2004

DVC: Organizing an English Camp / September 7, 2004

Exhibitions

DRU GS

AID S

American Corner Tours

Mr.John Griffin and Delegation, Australian Embassy March 24, 2004

Mr.Peter J.Kovach, U.S.Embassy Staff, PSU Staff May 10, 2004

English Camp Students / July 25, 2004

User Education: Internet Searching

English Camp Students / July 25, 2004

from Anubal Satit School, PSU / Nov.19, 2004 English Club Students

Other Activities To promote Alert, What’s New and Washington File of IRC by printing and attaching at the public relations board and sending some of them via to all-staff and all-students in Pattani Campus To have a meeting with the JFK staff and supporting students on the topic of American Corner Management and Services To coordinate with others both inside and outside the campus concerning with the AC, IRC and Cultural Affairs.

Thank you