1. INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER U.S EMBASSY ARMENIA “Redefining American Democracy” Winter School Tsaghkadzor, “Kecharis” Hotel January 27-31, 2010

2. IRC PUBLIC ACCESS The IRC is a part of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan. The IRC mission is to provide authoritative, up-to-date information on American society, government, economy, history, and culture. The IRC is open to the public Monday- Friday from 13:00-18:00.

3. IRC YEREVAN: basic facts Over 1,000 reference publications More than 40 periodicals Access to electronic databases such as: EBSCO host, ProQuest direct, Lexis-Nexis, Galenet, etc. Up-to-date information from Factiva Materials from the U.S. State Department

4. IRC Electronic Outreach Service IRC users can sign up for daily information on the following topics: Foreign Policy (Economics & Trade, Peace & Security) U.S. Politics (Elections, U.S. Government) Democracy and Human Rights American Life (U.S. Society, Education & Study, The Arts, Diversity) Science & Health (Environment, Global Health, Space) Armenia and Regional News

5. IRC Electronic Outreach Service If you're interested in subscribing for any of the mentioned topics, please fill out the IRC Users Registration Form which can be found either in the distributed package or online at: http://armenia.usembassy.gov/irc.htmlIRC Users Registration Form

6. IRC Webpage http://armenia.usembassy.gov/irc.html Information on IRC activities IRC online catalogue IRC newsletter and other information U.S. Government and Think Tank Reports, Policy Papers American Corners Armenia

8. IRC ELECTRONIC DATABASE

10. IRC PROGRAMS Research Assistance Monday Movie Program U.S. Round Table Program Story Hour IRC Introduction Sessions English Classes for Journalists American Corners

13. IRC Facebookpage http://www.facebook.com/ircyerevan

14. AC Programs Public lectures: Americans at the American Corner Armenians at the American Corner Movie shows and discussions English clubs and classes Educational advising Find more information on American Corners at: http://www.americancorners.amhttp://www.americancorners.am

15. THANK YOU! Nerses Hayrapetyan Information Resource Center U.S. Embassy Yerevan nerses@usa.am Tel: 010 49 44 11 091 40 31 59