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Information Resource Center
What is the IRC?
The Information Resource Center (IRC) is a library that provides current and authoritative information about the United States, its policies, society, and culture. It offers reference and research services to Tajik government officials, non-governmental organizations, media, academics, students, businesses, and others with professional interest in the United States.
Areas of Expertise:
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International relations, security, defense and stability
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Economic, trade development and business
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U.S. politics, society and culture
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U.S. federal and state legislation, laws and regulations
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Civil society, human rights and democratization
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Environmental and global issues
Resources and Services:
The Information Resource Center collection includes reference books, books about the United States and contemporary issues, and access to hundreds of periodicals and to many commercial databases.
Research Assistance
The IRC staff assists clients in locating information about United States culture, society, government, foreign policy, and law. Inquiries may be made on site, through individual consultation, by telephone, or email.
On-Site Free Internet Access
The IRC provides free access to the Internet for conducting research. The IRC coordinator can help you locate the information you need.
Outreach
The IRC coordinator can provide you with weekly compilations of current articles and reports on subjects of interest including political, economic, global, democracy, and human rights issues.
When requesting information, please include your name; institution; phone; fax and email address; and a clear description of the specific information required.
Contact Information
Information Resource Center
Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States of America
109-A Ismoili Somoni Avenue
Dushanbe734019
Tajikistan
Telephone: [992] (37) 229 23 57, 229 20 00
Fax: [992] (37) 229 20 50; 236 04 30
E-mail: DushanbeIRC@state.gov
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