{{The United States Ambassador to Rwanda, Donald W. Koran, presided over the official reopening of the U.S. Embassy’s Information Resource Center (IRC) on Monday, May 20, 2013. }}
The ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the IRC’s recent renovation, which greatly expanded its capacity.
In addition to more space for reading and studying, the new center boasts a laboratory dedicated to English language learning and contains several computer workstations offering free internet access for research purposes.
The IRC continues to offer a range of electronic and print resources, as well as a number of programs and services to promote exchanges of culture and information between the U.S. and Rwanda.
More than 4000 books in English and French are available, most for borrowing, on a range of topics including American politics and society, international relations, economics, business, and history, as well as global issues such as human rights, communications, and public health.
An EducationUSA advisor is on the premises to assist students who aspire to study in the United States, and a collection of study guides for standardized tests including TOEFL, GRE, and SAT are available.
The IRC is located inside the U.S. Embassy and is open to the public on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:00 to 18:00, with the exception of U.S. and Rwandan holidays. Walk-ins are welcome (with identification), and an IRC membership is available at no cost.
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