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What is an American Corner?
Brief Description
American Corners are partnerships between the Public Affairs sections of U.S. Embassies and host institutions. They provide access to current and reliable information about the U.S. via book collections, the Internet, and through local programming to the general public. Sponsored jointly by a U.S. embassy and a host country organization, an American Corner serves as an information outpost similar to a public library reference service. The multi-media, book and periodical collections are open and accessible. Associated reading or meeting rooms are made available to host program events and activities (i.e. author readings, films, speaker programs, workshops, films, meetings, and exhibits).
The fundamental function of the American Corner is to make information about the U.S. available to foreign publics at large. At a minimum, an American Corner should consist of a collection of books in English about the U.S. The book collection may include reference titles, works of fiction, business and government publications. American Corners also provide access to U.S. information through supervised Internet access, audio and video products, CDs, and CD-ROMs. Host institution personnel staff the Corners. Access to American Corner collection is free and open to all interested citizens of the host country. Local staff are fluent in English and demonstrate programming skills.
Ambassador
Klosson's Opening Remarks at American Corner Famagusta, Eastern
Mediterranean University, May 23, 2005
U.S. Embassy press release announcing the opening of American Corner Famagusta
Past Activities
June 15 , 2007:
Opening of NEU American Corner - Near East University Library
May 23, 2005:
Opening of American Corner Famagusta - Eastern Mediterranean University Library
Photo Gallery
Useful Links
American Library Association
Resources
U.S. Government Resources over the Internet
A collection of U.S. Government Internet Portals for the researcher.
IIP Products
Electronic Journals. Monthly collections of articles by U.S. and international experts, with focus on U.S. Foreign Policy, Economics, Democracy, Global Issues and U.S. Society and Values.
Publications. Special publications on a variety of issues.
Photo Gallery. Links to special photo gallery collections on a variety of issues.
Washington File. News and information materials drawn from the daily Washington File.
RSS News Feeds from the Washington File. For web site managers, include Washington File headlines items on your web pages; updates occur in real time.
Washington File Mobile Edition. The Washington File, formatted especially for users of Personal Digital Assistants.
Document Delivery by Electronic Mail. Selection of mailing lists delivering statements, texts, press briefings, transcripts, and speeches from officials in the U.S. government concerned with foreign policy matters.
Major U.S. Newspapers
New York Times
USAToday
Washington Post
Washington Times
Los Angeles Times
Christian Science Monitor
Wall Street Journal
San Francisco Chronicle
Chicago Tribune
Christian Science Monitor
Dallas Morning News
Newsday
Boston Globe
Houston Chronicle
New York Post
U.S. Newspapers by State - Complete List
To request information on American Corners, please send us an email to info@americanembassy.org.cy.
