The resources of the IRC are intended to meet the needs of government officials, journalists, researchers, scholars and professionals interested in the United States. The IRC provides information and reference services primarily by fax and e-mail, but also by telephone for urgent requests. You can contact us to arrange a visit if you require personal assistance or wish to use our electronic and print resources.
Resources are accessible by appointment for specialists with more extensive research needs.
Our documentary video collection on American business, history, geography arts and culture may be viewed on our premises or under special arrangements may be borrowed by organisations. We have a small reference book collection, containing titles which fall within our focus. These items may be read in the IRC, but under normal circumstances, may not be borrowed. Access and orientation is available for serious researchers. Profiles of organisations are also provided.