Public Affairs

Information Resource Center

American Information Resource Center (IRC) is a part of the Public Affairs Section  of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic.   IRC's mission is to support the U.S. foreign policy and public diplomacy by providing comprehensive information on different aspect of the United States to wide audience.   The center serves the Embassy staff, U.S. Government sponsored program alumni, Government officials, NGOs, university faculty, students and many others; works with local library community, information centers, educational institutions and implements information outreach programs.   The center's resources include: general collection of books on U.S. history, geography, economy, literature, etc;  reference materials: encyclopedias, maps, dictionaries;  collection of CD-ROMs,  electronic databases (Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, EBSCO, etc.), video collection and periodicals.

IRC staff provide assistane on the database and Internet search; conduct lectures, seminars and trainings for libraries, NGOs and educational institutions.

To visit the us please arrange your visit by phone or e-mail.

Working hours

9:00-4:30 - Monday through Friday
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and American and Kyrgyz Holidays

Contact

Information Resource Center
U.S. Embassy Bishkek
171 Prospect Mira, Bishkek 720016, Kyrgyz Republic
Telephone: (996-312) 551-241, ext. 4592, 4593
Fax: (996-312) 551-260
E-mail: airc@aebishkek.kg