PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION

The Information Resource Center

The Information Resource Center at the American Embassy aims to serve those who, in connection with their work, need information about the United States Government's foreign and domestic policies; political and legislative developments; defense and security matters; and social issues. Within these subject areas, the Information Resource Center's experienced staff can help enquirers to develop detailed and extensive information, or assist in identifying appropriate information sources to contact in the U.S. In addition, a quick reference service is provided to cover addresses, telephone and fax numbers of governmental or private organizations, simple statistics, biographical information on prominent persons and other matters of general interest.

Please note: the Information Resource Center does not provide information about the United Kingdom. Non-U.K. residents should contact the British Embassy in their country for such information. Answers to many frequently asked questions about the U.K. can be found at the web page of the British Information Services in New York.

The Information Resource Center's office hours are: 08.30-17.30, Monday-Friday, excluding American and British public holidays.

Phone: A quick-reference telephone service for the general public, broadly covering the subjects outlined above (NOT for Visa information), is provided for two hours daily, from 10.00 until 12.00 noon, Monday - Friday, on [44] (0)20 7894-0925. This is a very busy service: the answer to many enquiries received by the Information Resource Center can be found in your local public reference library. Some frequently asked questions are answered on this site at Ready Reference.

Fax: The Information Resource Center's fax number is: [44] (0)20 7629-8288.

Letters: Postal enquiries should be addressed as follows: Information Resource Center, American Embassy, 24 Grosvenor Square, London, W1A 1AE

Research: Staff research services available to U.K. print and broadcast media, government departments and academics.

Visitors:The Information Resource Center is not open to the general public. Journalists, academics and other serious researchers wishing to visit the Information Resource Center to use any of the materials held must make an appointment by telephone first.

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