Information Resource Centers
The Information Resource Center (IRC)
is an integral part of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy. It offers current reference materials and advanced research services on U.S. topics, including legislative developments, foreign and domestic policy, and social, economic and political issues. IRC Rabat and Casablanca have access to a tremendous amount of information, much of it in electronic format. IRC is your window to America!
SPEAKERS BUREAU
The U.S. Mission in Morocco will send an American to speak to your group, school, college, university or association and allow you the chance to hear from an American first-hand on certain topics of interest. We want to acquaint you with American culture and values and allow you to meet Americans who live and work in Morocco.
For more details on this service, go to http://rabat.usembassy.gov/irc/speakers-bureau.html.
If you would like to request a Speaker, please fill out the Speaker Request form available at http://rabat.usembassy.gov/pilot_speaker_program.html or send us an email to rabatspeakers@state.gov.
AMERICAN CORNERS
American Corners are small cultural centers located within a local partner organization, usually a library. The joint partnership promotes cooperation and understanding between the U.S. and Morocco, using information and programs highlighting U.S. culture, history, government, and current events. The American Corners typically host discussion groups, seminars, and meetings with U.S. and local specialists on a wide range of American-focused topics. We currently have an American Corner in Marrakesh and one in Oujda. The staff of the American Corner in Oujda can be reached at americancorner.oujda@gmail.com
REFERENCE SERVICES AND DATABASES
The IRC staff provides researchers and professionals with in-depth information and documents on a wide variety of political, economic, social and cultural issues. Upon request, IRC staff provide specialized and topical research for you and your contacts through the many databases the IRC maintains. Requests for research and information should be addressed by mail, email, fax or phone. The IRC has access to a wide variety of online databases such as EBSCOHost, Proquest, Lexis-Nexis, Factiva, Federal Service (FNS) and many others.
U.S. MISSION WEBSITE (http://Morocco.usembassy.gov)
Our website contains public information concerning activities and offices of the U.S. mission in Morocco: consular and visa issues; commercial and economic matters; the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA); press releases, speeches and transcripts; and information and documentation on U.S.-Moroccan relations.
FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/USEmbassyRabat
www.facebook.com/daramericacasablanca
The U.S. Embassy Rabat, together with the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca, is on Facebook! Please sign up on our Facebook page to be aware of the latest Embassy activities and news. We welcome your questions and suggestions!
LIBRARY SERVICES
IRC at Dar America Casablanca offers a collection of books on American Literature, history, women studies, and current issues. Only Library members can check out books. To become a member, you need to present 2 photos, a photocopy of Identity cards, and 60Dhs. Membership card gives you free access to internet, film shows, round table discussions and all IRC programs held at Dar America in Casablanca. The library is open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 p.m., and closed during U.S. and American holidays.