It covers a wide range of subjects such as economics, international relations, education, ecology, etc. The Washington File brings together statements by U.S. officials and members of Congress, reports and materials compiled by the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress, and current articles by correspondents on a broad range of public policy issues. The Commercial Collection provides regularly updated directories of U.S. companies and documents pertaining to U.S. business. These are particularly useful for people who need current information about commercial exhibitions organized by American companies and trade organizations. The Center has a growing collection of CD-ROM databases.
All materials are for on-site usage only.
The IRC staff assists patrons in locating information about United States Government agencies, American institutions, and U.S. foreign and domestic policies, as well as specific documentation and legistative developments about social, economic, political, and security issues. Inquiries may be made in person or by fax, electronic email, or telephone to the numbers listed below. The IRC staff will gladly arrange special orientation programs for groups of IRC users, to demonstrate use of electronic databases and other tools and to provide specific information or services. Fees Use of books and in-house databases is free of charge, as are most of the reference services. Printing materials from electronic sources, and photocopying, are available at a nominal fee.