American Information Resource Center (AIRC) in Chennai provides latest and most accurate information about the U.S. government and its policies, American values, history, culture and character. The holdings comprise more than 22,000 volumes, subscriptions to 125 periodicals, four American newspapers, CD-ROM and online databases and over 800 videotapes. The collection is strong in social sciences, government and politics, economics and international relations, American history and literature and U.S. management practices.

The AIRC provides orientation programs for effective use of the materials. In addition to the assistance offered by reference staff, AIRC members have access to two personal computers and two research carrels. Members may request books and other materials in person or through post, telephone, Email, or fax.

AIRC holdings may also be accessed through the computerized Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). Available on the World Wide Web, the OPAC contains the complete holdings of the AIRCs in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. Searches for specific materials may be made by author, title, subject, keyword, publisher, and call number. Every call number indicates the location of the book on the shelf.

For more details visit http://usembassy.state.gov/chennai Tel: 811-2000